Sermons on Hard Knocks:

Finding Freedom From Our Sin And Mistakes Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2021

In this MSG we will talk about the salvation that Jesus came to bring to us when He invaded the planet and walked among us.

Finding Freedom From SIN and MISTAKES SO – did you have a Merry, Merry Christmas? Was your heart light and your troubles out of sight. Was your yule-tide bright? NOW – we are in this series… an extremely important series, ONE THAT - we have been in since the first of November. ‘Finding Freedom, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:4-9, Romans 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Religious Reluctance-14

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

14 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIV—John 4:21-42(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Pointless Note(Wrong/Useless/Accomplishment/Timely/Efficiency/On the Job/Good Worker/Taking Care of Business) Soon after a high-tech company moved into a new building, there was trouble with the elevators. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 28, 2020

In this conversation we unpack 6 keys that will help us live out, love is not easily angered.

Love Is Not Easily Angered OKAY - Thursday morning as I was sitting at my desk working on today’s message (our 7th in our series, LoveIs)… HEY – quick question, is anyone out there being challenged like I have been, during these conversations? Wow, this LoveIs thing is LIKE, the real deal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 29:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2019

In Jesus' longest recorded prayer, offered to the Father just hours before his arrest and crucifixion, he asks for three critical things that we need, and for which God's power is both necessary and sufficient: (1) purity and protection, (2) unity, and (3) glory.

Chapter seventeen of John’s gospel consists of a prayer, offered by Jesus to the Father. It is a remarkable prayer. First of all, it’s the longest prayer of Jesus which is recorded in any of the gospels. Jesus was known to pray for long periods of time, but usually he went off by himself to do so. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2019

The opposite of homosexuality is not heterosexuality; it's holiness.

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2019 In a comprehensive report released by the Barna Group this year, 9 out of 10 pastors see helping Christians develop biblical beliefs about specific issues as a major part of their role. While homosexuality is the issue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Romans 1:21-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2018

A message for Thanksgiving to encourage listeners to consider the value of a grateful heart.

“Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” [1] “The darkest hour is just before the dawn,” is the claim preserved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

James 3 - Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

Today I want to focus on the power of words and learn a lesson from James on the importance of making sure our words are always bridled – always kept in check.

Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2018

In Galatians 3:15-18 four reasons are given for affirming the superiority of the covenant of promise: God presents its 1) Confirmation (Gal. 3:15), its 2) Christ-centeredness (Gal. 3:16), its 3) Chronology (Gal. 3:17), and its 4) Completeness (Gal. 3:18).

Many of the delightful things that we anticipate in our lives are based on promises. We enter into relationships with people we care about and in broader organizations through promises. The word “promise” itself is filled with hopeful realities. We love it when someone makes a promise. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2018

A Remembrance Day message to encourage the people of God to stand firm in the grace we have received.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A King Is Born— In A Time Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 14, 2024

This message reflects on how Jesus was born into a world of political turmoil, social unrest, and personal struggles—but God's plan prevailed! No matter how chaotic life gets, Jesus brings peace to our hearts and hope to our world.

A King is Born (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born / Chaos / Isaiah 9:6 A King is Born— In a time of Chaos Isaiah 9:6 NLT 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A King Is Born—to Make All Things New Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 20, 2024

In this message, we'll discover how Jesus came to restore what was broken, restart what seemed lost, and renew our hope for the future. No matter where you are in life, Jesus offers a better way to live—a way filled with purpose, identity, and fulfillment.

A King is Born (3) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Make All Things New Isaiah 9:6 NLT 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024

Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm with it.

Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm with it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:19, James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic