Sermons on Healthy Addictions:

Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 1, 2009

If you’re facing tough times today take comfort in realizing God can use you best when you are weakest.

I walked into the Mac’s store, picked up my items and went to the counter. The clerk, male, about 18, was reading a magazine. I stood at the counter for 20 seconds or so when he finally sauntered from against the wall toward the cash register, punched on the keypad, took my cash, gave me my change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Missionary Hope Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2010

Hope is not wishful thinking. Our confidence is Jesus. He is our anchor that connects us to God. This sermon deals with how that confidence or joyous expectation changes us and charges us to love God and love people until His return. This is why Jesus

Intro: The Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and various others. But in religions entire galaxy of gods, there never was one called “god of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

G.U.T.S: Sacrifice- What kinds of burdens should we carry? (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Bob Russell and Rusty Russell's book, The Power of One Another, chapter 7, pgs. 97-108)

HoHum: Objects: Alex’s barbells Alex lifts barbells and here they are. Demonstrate how they work. Don’t have a weight bench One day last week I went to the gym to work out. There were many other people down there working out too. Some of them were lifting weights. As I watched the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Unhappiness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2019

Happiness

THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS (JAMES 4) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Matter Of Priorities Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 9, 2018

Only God Can Forgive Sins, Physical vs. Spiritual

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - A Matter of Priorities October 14, 2018 Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time is found in Mike Yaconelli’s book “Messy Spirituality.” Chapter two is called, “The Place Our Messiness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Fit! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

this message focuses on the fact that as believers we have a responsibility to keep the "temple" in fit shape. Jesus increased in stature. Sh should we.

BALANCE “Be Fit!” Luke 2:52, 1st Corinthians 6:12-20 Most of us have been to the circus at least once so I am guessing that all of you have seen the guy known as the plate spinner. Usually around 6 to 8 plates. However read this week that the world record is actually 108-2 people got together and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021

A reflection on the Ascension of the Lord Jesus

The Ascension - April 25, 2021 As I was preparing this message, I was doing so with a heavy heart. We know that much of life includes suffering, but it's when it hits so close to home, when it hits you or people you love, that we really become aware of it. Unavoidably attuned to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing From God In Modern Times

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015

Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Sowing And Reaping At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 27, 2016

There is a right time for sowing and a right time for reaping.

August 28, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 8:22, Luke 5:1-7 Subject: The Seed Principle Title: Sowing and Reaping at the Right Time We’ve been talking for a few weeks now about the subject of sowing and reaping… the seed principle. Everything that is or has ever been came into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret To Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Untrue Statements People Believe

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015

In my sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions behind these popular quotes.

MORE UNTRUE STATEMENTS PEOPLE BELIEVE I did a sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might have a tendency to believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Don’t Work Out Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

what does Jesus have to say about divorce? In our Scripture today, the Pharisees asked Jesus, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"

When Things Don’t Work Out Matthew 19: 1-12 Scott Grant writes about a Time Magazine article where Caitlin Flanagan observes that, while the divorce culture has become a fact of life over the past twenty-five years, the middle class has turned weddings into “overwrought exercises in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God