Sermons on Greek Words:

Single Devotion

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2017

Center your life on the Lord because He is the Lord, your God, who set you free.

One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who came to a sign at the fork of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Crazytown Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always… we are so excited… that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-17

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2013

1- His children will be mighty 2- His life will be blessed with good 3- His spirit will never be shaken

INTRO.- Blessed is the man. Don’t you want to be blessed in life? Don’t you want to be blessed by God? Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” It is God’s wish to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013

Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014

Leaving at the feet of Jesus.... He knows and is aware of what you need .... give him your best

AT THE FEET of JESUS Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Have you ever met a person that just seemed to have God all over them? It seemed that they possessed a walk with the Lord that was head and shoulders above anything you have ever experienced yourself, and you wondered how they get that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God When Life Is Hard

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014

Loving God when life is easy is no challenge. Loving God when life is horrible - that's a challenge that God equips us for.

Sermon for Outdoor Service – “Loving God When Life is Hard” – August 24, 2014 No matter where we were to find ourselves at any one moment on this planet, we would discover that we have a great many things in common with every other human there. We all need to eat, sleep, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Titan Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2013

Love is not something that we would think would compete with God, but it can.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Take a moment and think about something you love dearly, it could be (SHOULD BE) your spouse, children, a possession, maybe you are in a relationship with someone. Just think about the thing you love the most. • No Sunday school answers think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Friend Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013

If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer A Slave To Misery! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2019

Why are some Christians so unhappy so much of the time? This sermon answers that question and explains how we can experience abiding joy that stays...even in the hard times.

No Longer a Slave to MISERY! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 25, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to John 15:11 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Gateway To Change

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 17, 2016

A sermon that looks at the dramatic change palm Sunday brings as a template for change in our own lives.

Today is Palm Sunday – it is a day we remember that Jesus came into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace With God, Because Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

Christmas Sermon that points to the cross. God brought peace on earth through the cross of Jesus.

You’ve probably heard it a few times in the past weeks. In just 8 lines, Clement Clarke Moore sets the picturesque scene for one of America’s most beloved poems; “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” he called it. It actually set the course for many of our views and traditions about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson On Giving

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2016

The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.

Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist