Sermons on Hold That Line:

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019

If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 9, 2023

Paul tells the Philippians to SHINE!

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:14-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-09-2023 Wow! Have you ever been in a cave? I remember as a teenager going to a cave system in Kentucky. We were deep in the cave and the guide told us they would turn off the lights. It was the darkest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023

This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Mark 10:45, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin And Disobedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness and restoration through Christ, no matter how far we’ve fallen or how flawed we feel.

Some of us walked in today carrying a quiet ache. Maybe it’s a memory that won’t loosen its grip. Maybe it’s a habit that keeps hollering our name. Maybe it’s the nagging sense that we should be further along than we are. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Not a museum for the perfect, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Topics: Sin, Disobedience

The Credit Goes To God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 19, 2010

As he did for Gideon, the Lord often places us in situations that seem impossible. He trains us to give up on our own strength and trust in him alone, relying only on his promises, so that the credit goes to God.

Text: Judges 7:1-8 Theme: The Credit Goes to God Season: Pentecost 17c Date: September 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Credit-Goes-to-God-Judges7_1-8.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word from God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

#17 Understanding Love: Failure Is Not The End

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2016

This is part #17 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. THIS IS A GOOD LESSON as part of the seies or a stand alone lesson. Failure is not failure unless we make the choice to not get up and try again. Many Biblical characters appeared as failures UNTIL...

#17 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: FAILURE IS NOT THE END HOPE BEYOND THE VISUAL FIELD... BEYOND EMOTIONS LOVE WALKS BY FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IF YOU DO THE WHOLE LESSON IT IS MORE THAN ONE PART. TEXT: Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acts Of The Apostles 34 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In previous studies, we find all that had been prophesied about the apostle Paul had come to pass. He was taken by a mob that almost killed him, but was rescued by the chief captain who took him away from that crowd.

He was brought before a council that did not care a thing about justice. When he observed that the council was composed of both Pharisees and Sadducees, he divided the group by stating he was a Pharisee, and a firm believer in miracles and the resurrection. Since the Sadducees did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Holley on Jan 17, 2001

Sermon based on Disciples in the midst of a storm brought about by obeying the Lord’s command to go

Surviving the Storm INTRODUCTION Years ago in West Texas I was about to board a small private airplane that belonged to a friend of mine, It was the first time I had flown on an airplane this small and I was a little nervous. My friend took note and talked me through everything he was doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission: Impossible? Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

God uses our trials to transform us

Introduction: Gordon MacDonald, who is a well-known Christian speaker and writer tells this story from his days running track: When I first ran track in prep school, my coach invited me to his home for dinner one night. After the meal, he pulled out a notebook with my name on the front cover. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

All-Powerful Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2003

Open Theism is a heresy that says God doesn’t know the future. Next is the question of omnipotence...whether God can handle the future.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships ------------------------------ March 16, 2003 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do I Believe: Every Day Is The Only Way

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

Our Lord wants us in a relationship that exists everyday, a relationship of faith!

WHAT DO I BELIEVE: EVERY DAY IS THE ONLY WAY HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A lady called American Airlines and asked the reservation clerk, "How long does it take to get from Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfort, Germany?" The clerk had to wait a moment for the information to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Creative Minority

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

It was a very small minority which saved the Hebrew nation...it's prophets, like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah. It was its singers in the Psalms, it was the group of the righteous who looked for the redemption of Israel. Their faith in God was the

A CREATIVE MINORITY GENESIS 18:32 There was a biologist who once did an experiment with "processional caterpillars." On the rim of a clay pot that held a plant, he lined them up so that the leader was head to head with the last caterpillar. The tiny creatures circled the rim of the pot for a full ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:32

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Two Parades

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 26, 2015

Two Parades that week. The triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the walk down the Via Dolorosa.

Two Parades Mark 15:16-24 There were two parades that day. The first was in the morning. Downtown was decked out in Red, White, and Blue bunting and American Flags. Yellow ribbons tied in oversize bows were wrapped around utility pools, parking meters and any object that couldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Enthronement Of Christ Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 8, 2024

Behold! The Lion of Judah!

March 09, 2024 As the worship of God continued, John’s focus of attention shifts from the Throne to a Scroll. It has 7-seals and is lying on the throne at the right hand of God. -Background- • In ancient Israel, thrones were more like couches - large enough for more than one person to sit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist