Sermons on Healthy Living:

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2015

There is a vegetable juice commercial that ends with the phrase "Wow, I could have had a V8. Beloved, do not settle for what the world has to offer, when you could have had Jesus. Updated February 2022.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture passages read prior to the Message. Today's assigned passages are 2 Samuel 5:1-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and Mark 6:1-13. A saying that goes back as far as ..." Publius" the Syrian... in 2 BC. And we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46, Luke 4:16-30, Mark 5:20-43, Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 18:20, Mark 5:1-20, Hebrews 13:5-6, Mark 1:15, Matthew 3:2, Philippians 4:13, Mark 6:1-13, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming More Than We Used To Be

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

This sermon encourages the church to stop looking at the past but rather to focus on God's hopeful future.

MORE THAN WE USED TO BE Haggai 2:1-9 July 12, 2015 Pastor Buddy Cook Introduction: Song my mother used to sing when I was growing up: The Old Gray Mare  The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be,  The old gray mare, she ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Proverbs 28 - Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter twenty eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Eight Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. Benson has said, (The wicked flee) "Because a consciousness of their guilt excites in them a continual expectation and dread of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Always Finishes...what He Starts

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

There’s not a mountain high enough….or a river wide enough, that can keep you from The good things and the good life God has created for you!

God Always Finishes What He Starts... How many of you have ever started something? How many of you have ever started something and not finished it? You know...for whatever reason Either you may have forgotten or changed your mind... How many of you know… the moment you take Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Providence And Protection Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021

God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35, James 1:2-4, Proverbs 21:30, Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satanic Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The Christian must forget tradition and art, and build his concept of Satan on the only reliable source of information, and that is the Bible.

William Congreve said, “If I were a painter I would draw the devil like an idiot, a driveller with a bib and bells.” All I can say to that is that I am glad he is not a painter, for he would only serve the devil’s cause by painting him as a driveling idiot. I agree with Thomas Lodge who said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Fate Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Every day the word comes to us, choose you this day whom you shall serve, and every day we choose either for Christ or for some lesser value.

One of the best known stories of the ancient Greeks is that of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story is had an influence on both theology and psychology. Briefly the story is this: A child is born into a royal family, and the oracle brings bad news, for he says the child is destined to murder his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

He Watches Me

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 27, 2018

As God sees and knows each sparrow, so He watches us.

“He Watches Me” Matthew 10:29-31 Daviod P. Nolte Sometimes we have birds in our yard that are not as common as the little black starlings. The other day I saw a red headed woodpecker on our tree; sometimes we see a yellow canary or some variety of finch. Numerous hummingbirds vie for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving Salvation Is Simple, But Not For The Many Who Refuse To Believe

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 5, 2018

The story of salvation is really a simply one, and yet many people refuse to accept it. Is this because it is free, would they feel better if it were earned?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Exodus 16:2-15, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal

God Prepares Us Before This Day For This Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2021

God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.

GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Giant Killer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021

All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mark Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 11, 2021

Teachable Moments

October 09, 2021 On to the book of Mark. Mark does not identify himself as the writer of the book that bears his name and the earliest attribution does not occur until the 2nd Century. Mark: • Is the shortest and most action packed of the Synoptic Gospels. The word “immediately” is used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Mark 7:1-23, Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:17-45, Mark 13:5-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of Patience (2021)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Let us never reduce God to our image, and our puny righteousness. We never will if we obey the words of Peter, and grow in the knowledge of God. This is the way to the mature, abundant, and powerful Christian life.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2