Sermons on Hard Knocks:

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Believe: Who Is Fruitful? (Session 7) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2010

Many Christians believe that the indication of true spirituality and maturity in Christ can be assessed by looking at the evidence of gifts of the Spirit in an individual. Others believe that the fruit of the Spirit demonstrated in the life of a believer

Who is fruitful? Many Christians believe that the indication of true spirituality and maturity in Christ can be assessed by looking at the evidence of gifts of the Spirit in an individual. Others believe that the fruit of the Spirit demonstrated in the life of a believer is a better assessment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Going Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 21, 2008

This sermon looks at how Jesus healed Bartamaeus and how Bart then followed Jesus in faith. It asks the church to step up to the plate and really follow Jesus in faith

How to take the initiative? 50 Days of Faith Part 3 of 8 – Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing in this “50 Days of Faith” series. . I am receiving very encouraging feedback on how God is stretching our faith. Last week our prayer partners prayed for youth workers. At our Ignition last weekend we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

How To Persist In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 29, 2008

sermon looks at Jesus as the ultimate mentor and how we can throw off distractions and unbelief that keep us off the purpose and Christian race that God has for us

HOW TO PERSIST IN OUR FAITH 50 Days of Faith Part 4 of 8 – Hebrews 12:1-3 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren We’re in this series “50- Days of Faith. The Bible tells us we have many mentors, witnesses who lived a life of faith. But the Bible tells us our ultimate witness and mentor is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

God's Way Of Meeting My Needs Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 6, 2008

Sermon looks at the topic of tithing and how God promises blessings in our lives when we put his Kingdom work first

GOD’S WAY OF MEETING MY NEEDS 50 Days of Faith Part 5 – 2nd Cor. 9:6-15 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren For the past four weeks we’ve been in our series “50 Days of Faith.” I’m real excited about what God is doing here at Calvary (ie series, youth, studies). Throughout this series we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ All In All

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody describing how Christ is all in all to everyone who has truly found Him.

Colossians 3:11- "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all." Christ is all in all to every one who has truly found Him. He is our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer, Shepherd, Teacher, and also sustains toward ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: *other

Give Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2009

Looking at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 we can see the nature of difficulties in: 1) Giving Hope (2 Cor. 1:3-7), 2) Getting Hope (2 Cor. 1:8-9), 3) Praise for Hope ( 2 Cor. 1:10-11)

The actions recently of major Nidal Malik Hassan on Fort Hood in Texas, have been shocking. The US army psychiatrist, who was charged with providing hope and comfort to distressed soldiers, turned on them, shooting 51. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul rejoiced because God has so recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Other

The Lord’s Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 44 verses 1 through 28

Isaiah 44: 1 – 28 The Lord’s “Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen. 2 Thus says the LORD who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: ‘Fear not, O Jacob My servant; And you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jan 17, 2013

Helping Believers to better understand the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity Bishop David Ibeleme The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most misunderstood in Christendom. As Christians, we believe that, there is one God. We also believe that there are three persons in this one God phenomenon. The question is; how can these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Two Walk Together Unless They Have Agreed To Meet? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2012

Fellowship is dependent upon doctrinal fidelity. Whether co-operation in evangelism, in missionary advance or in worship, all fellowship depends upon doctrinal fidelity.

“Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” [1] God had blessed His ancient people. However, despite His rich blessings, they chose to rebel. God makes it clear that He is left with no option except judgement. The question selected as the text for the message today, is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012

Since Christmas in coming up real quick I would like to look at a few messages on the theme of Restoring balance to our Hurried Lives. I love the Christmas season but for some reason this time of the year is filled with twice as much stress as any other

Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. Part #1 SLOWING DOWN Daniel 1:8-17. A. We don’t Take time to smell the flowers. I had no time to care for myself…” Song of Solomon 1:6. B. We don’t see the fun in life anymore. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012

Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:3-8

Denomination: Other

Bulging Eyes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 22, 2012

The bulging eye’s disease which Jesus is talking about here is directly related to what our minds and hearts dwell on. When Jesus readjusts the false scale for sin he makes it clear that lusting after another is already the first step of sin and the same

Series: Cliff Hangers Jesus teaching from the Sermon on the Mount: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blow The Trumpet In Zion

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011

This is a call to every man and woman of God to lift up your voice and make the message clear: If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, no one will be prepared for the battle.

“Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand;” Joel 2:1 Notice the first part of the verse, “Blow the trumpet”. Where did God tell the Prophet Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal