Sermons on Harvest Is Great:

A Fresh Encounter With God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 8, 2024

God’s desire is that we experience a fresh encounter with Him. But what does a fresh encounter look like? To answer this question let’s see what a fresh encounter with God looks like through Jesus’s letter to the Ephesian church and in the life of the prophet Isaiah.

A Fresh Encounter with God Revelation 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUgyQZ-yGM As we begin our series, “Energized to Engage,” which is speaking to our vision on how we can energize our transformation so that we can be those disciples of Jesus, engaging our world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 8, 2024

Continues series on James. It addresses the importance of wisdom and how to get it.

James 1:5-8 Wisdom Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist Preacher from the mid to late 1800’s, in London, England. The story is told of a time he attended a preaching conference when a preacher who was preaching at the conference boldly announced that he had reached a point in his life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2024

5 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-V—2Peter 1:9(:5-11) Attention:-White Lie Cake: Jenny was to bake a cake for the Women’s Missionary Union of Tuscaloosa, AL, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale & after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

James 5 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

A persevering faith

Opener: Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! We also want to take a moment to welcome our online community as well. Thank you for taking the time to watch and allowing us to be a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion?

“What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering Judges 13:1-5 Acts 18:1-18: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Judges 13:1-5, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Tableland Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

In this message, we focus on what is before us— the table prepared by our Shepherd. Just as the shepherd leads the sheep to the rich tablelands, we too are invited to experience the fullness of life on "Heaven's Tableland," living in the joy and abundance of God's provision.

Heaven’s Tableland! Psalm 23:5 Introduction: 7 Different Positions in the Psalm: 1) Underneath me = green pastures 2) Beside me = still waters 3) With me = the Lord 4) Before me = a prepared table 5) Around me = enemies 6) Behind me = goodness & merch 7) Above me = the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024

I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love: The Eternal Constant Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are only until "that which is perfect has come" (1 Cor. 13:10). When will that perfection come? When will the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit cease?

Intro Our text is found in 1 Corinthians 13. In verses 1-3, Paul writes: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Transformed By Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024

Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving To God: A Revival Is Waiting  

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2024

We often pray and desire for revival to happen. But are we going about it in the right way? Do we know what is holding it back? Is there something practical that God says we’re not doing? There is something that God specifically points to saying, “Return to Me, and I will return to you.”

Giving to God: A Revival is Waiting   Malachi 3:6-12 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7QXpLPck7A Now, some of you are thinking, “That’s an ambitious title,” and some, well in fact, most would say that it’s definitely a stretch. However, the question that’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 23:23, Proverbs 3:9-10, Joel 2:13-14, Haggai 1:5-6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Building With A Kingdom Mindset Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Building with a Kingdom Mindset" focuses on prioritizing God’s Kingdom above all else. This sermon emphasizes aligning our actions with His will, seeking eternal impact, and building on a solid foundation that lasts

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to chase after success, comfort, and security. Society tells us to build our own dreams, secure our own futures, and prioritize our desires. The allure of worldly achievements can be strong—promising status, wealth, and a sense of accomplishment. But in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Take Sin Seriously Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024

Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024

“Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 27:29, Proverbs 6:16-19, Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024

While a turducken is not necessary for our physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health (and in many ways is probably bad for your physical health), giving thanks is necessary for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health. Make time to be thankful.

LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THANKS BE TO GOD! ROMANS 6:15-19 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION PART 1… food52.com/blog/14637-the-brief-history-of-the-turducken-and-stuffing-food-in-food [adapted] This sermon is going to be a weird sermon just like a turducken is a weird dish. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ