Sermons on Healthy Church:

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

Around AD 95 John was exiled to the island of Patmos. It was there that John wrote the book of Revelation.

HEAVEN: OUR FUTURE HOME “The New Jerusalem” Scripture: Revelation 21:1 The famous explorer Marco Polo after completing his journeys went back to his home in Venice. When he got back to his home he began to describe some of the things he had seen. But his close friends thought he had gone mad. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Mark 8:28-33, Hebrews 2:10-11, Colossians 1:24-27, 1 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Father Said "go" Jesus Went

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 15, 2019

We are often hesitant about launching out on new ventures even when we are sure God is saying "Go!"

Years ago, on a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occurred prior to advanced navigation aids, there was a little life-saving station. The building was just a hut and they had only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea. When there was word of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sow, Grow, Prosper

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 16, 2019

One of the principles, given to Noah after the flood, was the principle of seedtime and harvest. Life begins by this principle. Harvest springs from the good or bad seeds we have sown.

SOW, GROW, PROSPER “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22. The first thing Noah did after the Flood, was to build an altar and make a sacrifice to the Lord. God was pleased with him and made promises to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020

Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5. The Life Of Isaac- The Man Who Grew The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 6, 2020

A message covering the life of Isaac who went from being a godly young man to a selfish old man.

THE LIFE OF ISAAC “The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way (Genesis 21-35) 5. The Life of Isaac - The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way Genesis 21-35 Bob Marcaurelle homeandchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurells A special committee was evaluating the work of a teacher about whom they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Ishmael Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jan 19, 2020

Having faith is not enough. The patriarchs inherited God's promises by faith and patience. This discussion of Ishmael's birth highlights the necessity of not trying to make things happen but of patiently waiting on God to fullfill his promises in our lives.

Lessons from the life of Abraham Faith and Patience: The Birth of Ishmael When we come to chapter 16 of Genesis, we find that Abram’s faith begins to waver - he begins to lose his simple, happy confidence in what God had promised him. God had said that he would have a son through whom would come ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Started

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 25, 2020

Getting started begins with following Jesus.

Title: Getting Started Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Thesis: Getting started begins with following Jesus. Introduction These days I am a vicarious adventurer… I will never toss a sleeping bag and a camping stove and a copy of Whitman’s Leaves of Grass in the back of a pickup truck and chronical my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilty Feelings

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2020

A study in Psalm 32: 1 - 11

Psalm 32: 1 – 11 Guilty Feelings A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit, there is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Obedience To God

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 13, 2020

Sins committed with good intentions were also punished by God. Wrong actions cannot be sanctified by good intentions. If we are careful to obey the Lord, we will have the peace and joy of the Lord in our hearts and the Lord will be with us amidst all our difficulties.

2 Samuel 6:1-8 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. So they set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-8, Numbers 4:15, Romans 10:1-3, Matthew 7:21-23

The Enemy Part 3: The World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2020

This world in which we live, wants to draw us in then destroy our witness, our service to the Lord, our very Christian liives.

Living the Christian life in a world that is opposed to all things Christian is not easy. The morals and the values of a Christian living out their faith will stick out like a sore thumb. We are in a battle. Every day, every hour, every minute. As we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down The Barriers Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 28, 2020

We see how God orchestrated a divine appointment between Cornelius and Peter through separate visions, to accomplish His purpose of reaching the Gentiles.

Good morning. We are going to look at one of the most significant chapters in the book of Acts - Acts 10 the account of the conversion of the Gentiles in response to the Gospel. • This account was mentioned 3 times in this book. Luke gave it much space in Acts 10 and then again in Acts 11 when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Got You Covered - God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2020

Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God.

INTRODUCTION Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God. The Roof Coverings Four layers were used to cover the wooden structure from the howling winds of the desert, the sudden rains, and the intense heat and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7, John 10:9-10, Romans 10:14-15, Deuteronomy 29:5, Exodus 25:3-8, Galatians 3:13-14, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Galatians 6:14, Isaiah 53:2-6, Genesis 22:13, Exodus 26:14, John 10:17-18, Psalm 103:12, Leviticus 16:19-22, Exodus 26:7, Ezekiel 1:4-11, Revelation 4:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Colossians 3:1-3, Psalm 27:4-5, Isaiah 4:5-6, Ephesians 4:11, Leviticus 8:22-24, Exodus 26:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Authority Is Real

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 30, 2020

I share a personal story about my confrontation with a man possessed by a devil and how the Lord helped me understand that the authority we have as His sons and daughters is real.

Good evening. Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me. Bless His holy name. I want to say up front. You see me here on a Sunday night with 30 minutes to deliver a message. I want to say up front, loudly and clearly, we have a pastor of great faith! (Laughter) Turn with me to First ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Ordered By God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2014

A detailed look at how "the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord;" how God guides our lives, and what the final outcome will be.

STEPS ORDERED BY GOD Ps. 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUIZ FOR THE DAY 1. Say "silk" five times. Now, spell "silk." What do cows drink? If you said "milk", please do not attempt the next question. Cows drink water. Your brain is obviously over- stressed and may even overheat. If you said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God