Sermons on Homeland:

You’ve Got To Have Faith?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 4, 2011

Are we trusting Jesus? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Distance (7:24-30) • Deliverance (7:31-37) • Defective faith (8:1-9) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some time ago the ‘Reader’s Digest’ magazine told a story; • About a company who mailed out some special advertising business post cards. • Glued to the postcard was a mustard ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Old Faithless Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011

Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hittites And Jebusites And Amorites, Oh My! Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Giants come in all shapes and sizes; none is bigger than God, who provides for those who believe his promises.

The VCR is a wonderful invention. If you’ve got it set to tape your favorite shows it matters a whole lot less whether you’ll be home in time, doesn’t it. It makes meetings a whole lot less tense. Some things you have to be on time for, though. Movies, buses, job interviews... ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passport Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Throughout His Word God calls us to live as aliens in a foreign land. Don't get so comfortable here that you miss the adventure of a God focused life.

The Passport of Saint Who 1 Peter 2:4-12 I Peter 2: 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

No Longer A Quitter

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 26, 2011

Learn why we quit following God's lead, the consequences for it and what to do about quitting - let go and trust God's promises.

GOD’S renovation project Haggai 1 When we moved to Eastern Europe one of the surprising things I noticed were all the buildings in the process of being built. First of all everything was built of brick. And secondly it looked like most of the buildings were just sitting there half built or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Defining A Hero

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 27, 2013

As we look through the 11th chapter of Hebrews we how heroes should be defined in the "Hebrews Hall Of Fame". This sermon looks at the first 4 heroes of the faith.

Defining A Hero Hebrews 11:1-10 Intro: In Cooperstown New York there is a place called the baseball hall of fame. AS you walk through the hall you will find 35,000 bats, balls and gloves that have been used by the greats of the game. Ruth and DiMaggio and Robinson, just to name a few. 130,000 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trending Toward Terrorism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil.

Trending Toward Terrorism (Inspired by article in Prophecy In The News (Jan. 2016) by Dr. Kevin Clarkson) 1/13/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil. 1 In Paris, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong, Be Fearless, And Build Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 5, 2016

God had to reprimand his people for not building his house. Their eyes were on their own selfish desire. This message is for a church in decline.

Last week we examined the life of Solomon. We discovered that he asked God for wisdom to govern his people but chose not to use it. So we read these sad words concerning the nation of Israel. 1 Kings 11:9-13 “The Lord was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

There Are No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2016

When we try to do things our way instead of relying on God's promises, we only make a mess of things.

My dad was the king of shortcuts. While others stuck to the major roads, he took the back streets to avoid busy intersections throughout Tokyo where we lived. My dad had such a knack for finding these shortcuts that even the Japanese members of his congregation started to ask him the quickest way ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"'the' Birthday Celebration

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 22, 2016

It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and don’t bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

“’THE’ Birthday Celebration” Isaiah 9:3 (MSG); Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11(NIV) Isaiah 9:3 (NIV) 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:3 (MSG) 3You repopulated the nation, You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3, Isaiah 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Out Of Dust

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017

A sermon giving hope using Ezekiel 37 the valley of dry bones. I am particuarily interested in your response to this sermon

Ezekiel 37 (NIV) The Valley of Dry Bones 37 The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival Of The Remnant Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

The change that revival brings is UNCOMFORTABLE. Real revival will reach inside you and DESTROY everything. You will be WRECKED with a deeper understanding of the gospel and a more passionate relationship with Jesus. You will be purged of known sin.

Opening illustration: The lone tree in the farmer’s field near our home remained a mystery. Acres of trees had been cut down so the farmer could grow corn. But one tree remained standing, its branches reaching up and spreading out. The mystery was solved when I learned the tree was spared for ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Reap What You Sow Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

Examining the difference between sowing to the flesh and sowing to the Spirit.

You Will Reap What You Sow Galatians 6:7-10 A story is told of two Scotchmen who emigrated to California. They wanted to have in their new home some reminder of their homeland. One took with him a thistle, the national emblem. The other took a swarm of honeybees. Years passed by. Fields for a long ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2022

What does it mean that God is going to create a New Heaven? And what difference can it make to my life that He has promised that to me?

A little boy got on the elevator in the Empire State Building in New York City. He and his daddy started to the top. The boy watched the signs flashing as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. And the boy began to get nervous. He took his daddy’s hand and said, “Daddy, does God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes As A Pattern For Discipleship

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Feb 15, 2022

The Beatitudes provide a description of the signs to be recognized in the experiences of the Christian who is moving along the path toward mature discipleship.

Seeing the Beatitudes as Steps in Restructuring Your Heart For the past few weeks, we have been thinking about what it means to be followers of Jesus. At the beginning of this series, we were challenged to step out in faith without looking back, just as Peter and the other first disciples did. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist