Sermons on Greek Word Study:

The Verdict Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 30, 2018

As Jesus continued in the Temple, He shared a parable with those present. He spoke of a vineyard, which revealed great significance for Israel, although they failed to see the truth. This was given specifically to Israel, but there is application for all.

The Verdict of the Vineyard Mark 12: 1-12 In our text today, Jesus remained in Jerusalem at the Temple. These events took place during the days immediately leading up to His arrest and crucifixion on the cross. Following a challenge by the chief priests and scribes regarding His authority in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 9, 2018

Adam and Eve show us what NOT to do when it comes to sin. Instead of trying to hide from God and shift the blame, confess your sin to God, repent of your wrong by turning back to God, and receive God's total forgiveness. Only then will you find peace.

Genesis 3:8-15 The Devil Made Me Do It! After reviewing their finances, a husband and wife decided it was time to tighten up, to spend less and save more. A day later, the wife was out shopping and found the dress of her dreams. It cost way too much, but she had to have it. When she showed it to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Covenant With Abraham

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

God's promises don’t rest on your faith. They rest on his faithfulness. But how can you not have faith in One so faithful?

TODAY I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU about faithfulness—not yours, but God’s God is a promise-making God, but he is also a promise-keeping God. He is faithful in keeping his Word. Now, admittedly, it is sometimes hard to believe that. Our faith falters when it looks like God has forgotten what he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go To Live Free Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 22, 2019

WE ARE CALLED TO FORGIVE EVERY PERSON WHO OFFENDS US…no matter what their offense against us is.

LETTING GO TO LIVE FREE I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt everywhere we go – even within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospels Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2019

The Gospels are meant to showcase the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the reason for his coming.

1 The Gospels- Matthew 5:17-19 INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue our Binge Reading the Bible series by turning to an exciting section of the Bible, the Gospels! • In this series, we have been examining how God speaks to us through the various sections of the Bible. • The Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focusing On Who God Is Rather Than Who "they" Are! (Psalm 27) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by focusing on the positives of knowing God and doing His Will rather than getting caught up in all the negatives around us.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon IV – Psalm 27 David the shepherd ...read more

No Doubt About It - His Love Endures Forever! (Psalm 136) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by declaring all the good things for which to thank God, with an attitude of gratitude that dispels doubt about God being good all the time.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XIII – Psalm 136 David the shepherd ...read more

Blessed Are The Flexible For They Shall Not Be Bent Out Of Shape

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 23, 2019

What is in our lives that 'cripples' us from receiving the blessings from Jesus

Luke 13:10-17 For many years there has been a saying that I have been using. I learned it in business and it has become my tenth beatitude: “Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.” We hear in the Gospel today that the woman was bent out of shape. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 10:12-14

Denomination: Episcopal

A Coming Glory That Outweighs Today’s Troubles Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians. 4:17).

A coming glory that outweighs today’s troubles “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians. 4:17). How do we respond to a crisis? Sudden Death of our dear ones, financials breakdowns, losing job, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missional Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014

A sermon on the need to reach the community outside the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

HoHum: The Blues Brothers were on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. Like the Blues Brothers, we need to believe and know that we are on a mission from God. In recent years there has been a renewed emphasis on the missional nature and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Root Of Your Problem Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014

When we follow worldly wisdom, the evidence will be demonstrate in the quarrels and fights that occur in our churches and in our other relationships. The problem is solved when we humble ourselves before God and before others.

“A new movie, “Fight Church,” raises the unusual question: “Can you love your neighbor while kneeing him in the face?” (Source: ABC news, abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/church-fight-club-pits-pastor-pastor-23188184 The documentary, by directors Daniel Junge and Bryan ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Adam Vs. First Adam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 25, 2014

To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:45 (Amplified Bible) 15:45 Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being (an individual personality); the last Adam ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Community Is Unity Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2014

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit gives (or wants to give) to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 9 Spirit Empowered)

HoHum: Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big “S” on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! Even sadder is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ