Sermons on Holiness And New Heart:

How Are You Conected? / Alternating Or Direct Current

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2015

There are two types of electrical current, Alternating Current and Direct Current. Most A/C believers are not in charge of their life..their feelings are. God is seeking disciplined disciples who allow the Direct Current of God to flow consistently. Updated January 2023.

For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scriptures that are read prior to the Message. The Scriptures that are assigned for today are Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and John 2:13-22 The message today ......is based off the first sentence of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 3:14, John 15:4-11, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage And Money Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

From Proverbs, let's discuss 5 principles of money management (Material adapted from Mark Adams at Redland Baptist Church at: http://www.redlandbaptist.org/sermon/managing-money-right/)

HoHum: A husband and wife named Stumpey and Martha went to the state fair every year, and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And Martha always replied, “I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs $10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Wayne Major on Apr 1, 2015

Response to the popular theory of "blood moons" as a signal of significant end-times events about to happen.

This message is in response to a very popular teaching making the rounds recently, concerning various prophecies in general and this passage in Joel specifically, connecting them with recent astronomical events. If you are familiar with the teaching, you probably already know I am referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Obvious Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 29, 2016

When Pilate is asked to judge the guilt of Jesus Pilate finds himself asking a very significant question: What Is Truth? The truth is that Jesus is declared innocent by Pilate, but He is still put to death because Jesus is also an inconvenience.

Message John 18:28-40 The Obvious Truth Who ate the lollies? Not me. Not me. Not me. Every parent has had that conversation at one time or another. So, you go to the old faithful approach. “I can tell you are lying when you stick out your tongue”. Who ate the lolly? Not me. Not me. (muffled ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Six Words That Make A Big Difference! Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

Peter writes here about six things that are relevant in the Body of Christ.

Six Words that Make a Big Difference March 13, 2016 (1Peter 3:8-12) Command Baptist Church ILLUSTRATION on DIVISION – Could we agree this evening that we are living in a very disruptive and divided world? I think we can agree on that. Any thinking person can see that there is much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A God's-Eye View Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 3, 2016

Paul describes for us God's plan for marriage.

A four-year-old girl was having a difficult time grasping the concept of marriage. So her father opened his wedding photo album, thinking visual images would help. He pointed out the bride arriving at the church, the wedding ceremony, the recessional, and the reception. “Now do you understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rob O'neal on Apr 6, 2016

Women hoping to tend to Jesus’ body went to his tomb. The stone closing the entrance was rolled aside. They met an angel announcing that Jesus had been raised from the dead. This event set in motion our own final salvation.

Easter started in darkness. Jesus had been buried quickly but compassionately after he died on Friday afternoon. With permission from the Roman governor, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, two Jewish religious leaders who quietly followed Jesus, took Jesus’ body down from the cross, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Destined To Win

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2016

We are destined to win through Christ’s cross, through Christ’s power, and through our death (Seedthoughts from Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/adeney/victory_and_rest.htm)

HoHum: At the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were five finalist for the Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race. During the final lap, the American and Chinese were out front with the Canadian and Korean skaters hot on their heels. The Australia trailed behind for last place. They came around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of A Mother

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016

Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Way Of The Cross Leads (To A Blessed) Home Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 16, 2016

Applying some characteristics of "the way of the cross" to our marriages can lead to a blessed home.

The Way of the Cross Leads (to a Blessed) Home Text: Colossians 1:19-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday was Mother’s Day as we began a series of lessons on marriage and the home that will continue through Father’s Day. My dad was a preacher. Although he loved to sing, he really ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Getting Back The Garden: God, Humans And The Snake"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2016

A sermon that let's you know you are not a mistake.

"Getting Back to the Garden: Adam, Eve, and the Serpent" Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-13, 21-24 Last week I saw a young teenage girl with a tee-shirt which read "We are all mistakes." When I saw that, it made me sad. I wonder how many folks, out in the world, wandering the halls, heading to their ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Words That Make All The Difference

Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2016

Four Words: Sin, Justified, Grace and Redemption. These words are found in two Bible verses in Romans. They make all the difference when it comes to a changed life and salvation through Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church David Simpson - May 1, 2016 Four Words that Make all the Difference Romans 3:23,24 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Preachers, no matter the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christian Is... An Imitator Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Jesus is our example suggests 3 facts (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 8, pgs. 121- 131; Outline taken from Earl Kimbrough at: http://www.truthmagazine.com/archives/volume38/GOT038302.html)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Have you ever watched the original Disney “Peter Pan” movie? In the movie, the children sing a song and play a game called "Following the Leader." Following the leader, the leader, the leader
We're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comfort Of The Bible

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015

The comfort from the Bible is... (Material adapted from Thomas Manton's Commentary on Psalm 119, Volume 1, Sermon LVI, verse 50)

HoHum: Have children come up and do Children’s Minute. Objects: A First Aid Kit A first aid kit is a very important thing to have around.  We should all have a first aid kit in our home, in our work place, and in our car.  We have several of them around the church so that they will be handy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Able Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2014

From Hebrews 7:25 let’s talk about uttermost (KJV), then completely (NIV) and then how Jesus Christ can save this way

HoHum: This is one of my favorite jeans.  Even though it is one of my favorites, I don't wear it as much as my other jeans.  Know why?  Evidently I sat on the ground in these jeans and it got this stain. Well, Crystal has washed these jeans many times and the stain is still there. She has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ