Sermons on Great Life:

Because He Says So

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015

Ephiphany 4 (B). Casting out an unclean spirit at the synagogue in Capernaum, Christ reveals that he has authority over the unseen. Therefore we may trust Him to protect us from the devil and all forces of evil.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Because He says so” In our Gospel today, Jesus continues on His ministry. You will recall that He has called His disciples to follow Him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Lose Sight Of Him Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2015

Keep our focus right. Keep our faith strong. God is enough for you.

Israel is about to do something they have never done before – cross the Jordan and move into Canaan. • They are moving onto uncharted path. They have never been this way before (3:4), Joshua said it right. • His instruction is: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"but I Want To Fight Back!"

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 1, 2019

Instead of fighting back when someone does us wrong, we can witness that He is greater than whatever has been taken from us.

The teaching in today's passage is hard for the average person to swallow. When I first read it as a child, I flat-out told Jesus He was wrong. Adolescence refined me; in high school I remarked that this was a lovely thought, but that it just wouldn't work in the real world. Oddly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

God is Love

Introduction: Larry Johnson was an oil field hand. Big, loud, cursing, drinking, woman chasing and completely anti-God. He worked on one of the dirtiest jobs in the old field – he ran a workover crew. Those guys NEVER came home clean. They were covered in grime, sludge and oil from head to toe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Honor God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

What is Sanctification

Honor Scripture | Matthew 5:17-19 Introduction: • Jesus’ popularity is increasing with his messages and miracles. • Jesus just told the people who they already are (identity) because of the kingdom of God in the Beatitudes. In essence, he told them who they are in light of who God is. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Book Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021

A few background details before getting into the study.

Tonight, we begin a more detailed look at the book of Daniel. I’m not exactly sure where God will lead us in this study. There are only 12 chapters in the book of Daniel but I’m not sure how detailed God will get us. But I anticipate this study taking 5-6 months or longer. So, hang on. Fasten ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Moses Departs From Jethro Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2022

There are two possible explanations for why Moses solicits his father-in-law's permission. One is that he may have needed his father-in-law's permission to take Zipporah from her House. The second is that Moses exhibited good manners in making this request.

Exodus 4:18-20, Moses Departs From Jethro Scripture: Exodus 4:18-20 18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, 'Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.' Jethro said, 'Go, and I wish you well.' 19 Now the LORD had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:4

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

PRAYER TIME GUIDELINES

A. Praise God in advance and expect Him to speak to you. He's a remarkable God and will do something consistent with His character. 1. When the Altar call is made, the workers should move forward immediately and face the congregation and welcome those who come to the Altar. 2. If the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023

I might need to re-think why I attend church

Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is The Lords

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 4, 2023

David was anointed by Samuel as a boy but did not ascend the throne for another 25 years. He faced battles from his family, battles from his enemies, and battles from within. From each challenge he faced we learn that when the Battle is the LORD’s the victory is ours.

1 Samuel 17:44-51 NKJV “The Battle is the LORD’s” June 4, 2023 Up to this point in history, God had ruled the nation, raising up judges as they were needed. This was how things operated all the way from the time of Moses through the days of the Prophet, Priest, and Judge Samuel. God warned them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:44-51

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 30, 2022

The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

"Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

In Athens the Big Issue was the Resurrection. They just couldn’t believe it. The Big issue in Ephesus was $, people were becoming Christians and stopped buying idols. The gospel is a radical message that runs counter to everything most people believe.

In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2022 Text: Acts18:4,5,28;19:8-9 Redeemer Lutheran “Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in Thessalonica, Berea then finally Paul arrives in Athens. In Acts 18 ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran