Sermons on holy life:

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

This Mother Made A Terrible Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2023

Famine. There isn't much worse that could happen to anyone. A mother made a deal with another mother to find food. But she made a terrible choice when she did this.

Introduction: The city of Samaria was surrounded by enemies. Famine had come into the city and people were paying tremendous amounts of money for small portions of food. But for two mothers, they had a gruesome item on the menu. 1 The famine affected the city Text, 2 Kings 6:24-25, KJV: 24 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 19, 2022

Most of us don't want to admit it, but more often than not God's instructions don't make sense. That's because God is not a sense God, he is a faith God. The question is... What do you do when God doesn't make sense?

Joshua 6:1-5 TLB - The gates of Jericho were kept tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelis; no one was allowed to go in or out. ² But the Lord said to Joshua, “Jericho and its king and all its mighty warriors are already defeated, for I have given them to you! ³?4 Your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Work Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s peace is not the same as the world’s peace - even though people filled with God’s peace DO bring peace to the world.

We human beings are not naturally peacemakers. On the contrary: we’re naturally trouble-makers. A few years ago a group of people tried walking across America on a mission of peace. They couldn't get along and divided into two groups by the time they were half way across. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

Peace is not the absence of war or strife but the presence of God. Peace comes through personally knowing the person, that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today, the sermon topic is “Peace on Earth?” The biblical meaning of peace or “shalom” means far more than the absence of war or conflict. Shalom speaks of wholeness, completeness, of well-being, tranquility, prosperity, and security. Rabbinical texts speak of achieving peace on a social level, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Hezekiah's Faith in spite of Adversity

“Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf” Isaiah 36 & 37 - 9/4/05 Intro: Do you remember as kids hearing a story about three industrious little pigs? The built their own houses, and were fine until one hungry old wolf came around looking for a ham dinner! When the big, bad wolf came knocking at the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved By Christ. Not By You.

Contributed by Lewis Roe on Oct 20, 2018

Legalism or did Jesus do it all?

Colossians 2:16-23 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

"Rooftop" Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 5, 2015

Story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man carried to Jesus by four friends

“Rooftop” Text: Mark 2:1-12 Chapter 2:1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reacting With No Heart?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2018

After years in the ministry we can tend to have a hard heart and over look problems? Or we can try to find human solutions to big problems? Jesus can help us help others!

WILL I REACT WITH NO HEART? GO FIGURE? COMPASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Numbers 21:4-8, Mark 6:34-38, John 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have Been Delilvered

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 11, 2021

In our text today from Romans chapter seven, there is a reference to marriage. But the purpose of the reference is to point to a spiritual truth about our freedom from the requirements of the Law as a means to approach God..

Alba 10-10-2021 WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERED Romans 7:1-6 K. Edward Skidmore was a student at Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College) back in the early 1970s. He told how when he was working as a janitor at O.B.C. there were two or three times he had the opportunity to clean the floors in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Therefore I Have Hope

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 3, 2021

Even when all seems lost, God is faithful

And Therefore I Have Hope Text: Lamentations 1:1-9, 3:21-24 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING If you will please take your Bibles and open them up to the Old Testament book of Lamentations. You guys know Lamentations right? I’m sure it’s in everyone’s top five list of Old Testament Books… Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-9, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love And Kindness (2 Samuel 19:24-30)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LOVE AND KINDNESS (2 SAMUEL 19:24-30)

LOVE AND KINDNESS (2 SAMUEL 19:24-30) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Creation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 11, 2019

We are being called to see the world through new eyes, but in order to do that, we need to be transformed by Christ. Once we witness His power firsthand, only then are we truly able to go out as ambassadors for Him.

OPENING STORY If any of you have gotten the chance to sift through old pictures on my Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that in most of the older pictures I used to wear glasses. Well, I used to be slightly near-sighted. And when I mean slightly, I mean it was like 20/400! If I took my glasses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020

There is no shortage of God’s power, might, and strength. Our way is not hidden from Him. He has not forgotten about us. He will make His strength available to us, if we but trust Him. AND WAIT.

Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength. This past week we experimented here at the church with livestreaming on our church Facebook page. I’m not sure if you saw that post. We are learning how to film the service LIVE when we finally do come back to church for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Success, Jealousy & Manipulation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of jealousy and manipulation through the biblical account of King Saul's relationship with David in 1 Samuel 18.

Good morning, dear family of faith. I am so blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. The Lord has brought us together to share in His Word, to grow in our understanding, and to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-30

Topics: Jealousy