Sermons on Hear The Call:

The Elephant In Your Living Room

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012

Too many times we have dreams or goals and we shrink back because of fear. It is time we face that "Elephant In The Living Room" once and for all.

There are several elements to courage that are always there. When we follow through with what we need to do, even though we don’t want to do it, we will see all these elements come to pass. ELEMENTS TO COURAGE 1. Courage takes boldness - To Face your fears Fear, in it self, can rule us and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And His Conversion

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

What is Conversion. The scripture is very clear. Are we?

The Christian And His Conversion John 3:3-8 There is a tendency in our world today to classify everyone that is not a Buddhist, Muslin, Jew, etc… as a Christian. But Jesus Christ said that only those who had been converted would become Christians and enter into the kingdom of God. If we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Critiquing The Critic Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012

Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Become A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 4 in Bible Study series on salvation. Part 4 examines what it takes to be saved, and how you can know that you are a Christian.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 4 How Do You Become a Christian and How Can You Tell? - Acts 16:25-34 > Acts 16:30 Then he escorted them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” I. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE “SAVED”? A. Some folks ideas on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Day Is Coming Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

The big day of the Lord's return is coming which will be either a day of horror or a day of unbridled joy. All depends on our relationship to Jesus Christ.

The big day is coming! What day? You may be thinking of your 50th class reunion. Or you may be thinking of your wedding. Or maybe your birthday. You may be thinking of that dreaded appointment at the doctor or the dentist. Maybe that big day is Tuesday, November 6th – election day. But the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Enfrentando La Muerte

Contributed by John Cuentas on Aug 13, 2011

Un mensaje que afirma nustra seguridad de que El que muere en Cristo pasa a estar con Cristo

Tema: Como afrontamos el morir. Desafio a vivir de acuerdo a los estandares Divinos. Texto: Hebreos 9:27 Y de la manera que está establecido para los hombres que mueran una sola vez, y después de esto el juicio, 28 así también Cristo fue ofrecido una sola vez para llevar los pecados de muchos; y ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthened, Established And Filled

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 28, 2011

When our spiritual tanks are bone dry, God by His Spirit stands ready to fill to us overflowing.

August 28, 2011 – “Strengthened, Established and Filled” – Ephesians 3:16-19 Charles Price, pastor of People’s Church in Toronto, says that verses 16-19 of Ephesians 3 is one prayer that you don’t really need to add: “…If it is Your will”, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In The Nick Of Time Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

As we look at the amazing love God has for us all, I hope that it brings a level of humility and grace that will help us as we interact and do life with other believers who may not see things the way we do.

Love in the Nick of Time Romans 5:6-11 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Widows' List Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011

I break down these widows into two different categories: 1- The over sixty servers 2- The younger idlers

INTRO.- One of life’s difficulties is losing loved ones. And it seems like men generally die before women, which makes the wife a widow. ILL.- I read this note about Vicki Kennedy, widow of the late Teddy Kennedy who passed away Aug. 25, 2009. (NEWSER) – All agree that Vicki ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunday Elders And Sundry Exhortations Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011

Paul gives instructions about elders and then various or sundry exhortations on several subjects. 1- Consider elders as worthy 2- Partake not in the sins of others 3- Remember the judgment

INTRO.- What’s the difference between Sunday and sundry? A change of letters. But what’s the real difference? Sunday is important to the Christian because it’s considered in scripture as the first day of the week, resurrection day and the day the early Christians partook of the Lord’s Day. (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enslaved Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011

Paul mentioned two distinct areas where we are often under a yoke of slavery. 1- Enslaved to work 2- Enslaved to false thinking

INTRO.- Enslaved. That word doesn’t sound very good. We don’t like to think we’re enslaved to anything or anyone. But all of us are under a yoke of slavery, in a sense. Do you drink coffee? Do you like it? Can you go without it? Can you start your morning without it? ILL.- Someone wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Of The Hardest Words To Say

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 18, 2011

A story about Naaman and the true meaning of being a sinner saved by grace.

"Four of the Hardest Words to Say" Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour... (2 Kings 5:1a KJV) Intro: In the northwestern Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Masters Of Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011

After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 22, 2011

A look at how sin damages us in our relationships with God.

ANATOMY OF SIN 2 SAMUEL 11&12 INTRO: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his colleague to make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist