Sermons on Homeland:

Rely On The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 25, 2008

God’s message to the people of Israel reminds us of the need to rely upon His Spirit in the work we are doing today. We need to pray, trust Him and offer what little we have. Success is assured, not by human efforts but by the power of His Spirit.

Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the strength to do it. • When He calls us to move, He will show us the way. • Whatever God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013

Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 25, 2014

The four major decisions you need to make in life - (1) submission to God's Word, (2) separation from the world, (3) Sabbath for God's people, and (4) support for God's work.

Do you sometimes wish that you can wipe the slate clean and start all over again? • Like after messing up a drawing or a writing, you can crush the paper and start with a clean sheet? • Or your computer hit by viruses and you were unable to get rid of them, you can format the whole ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Tempt Me! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012

Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Helmet Of Salvastion Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 5, 2012

The soldier's helmet is one of the last pieces of armor to put on, but it is vital in keeping him safe.

Helmet of Salvation Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Introduction- We are winding down the series putting on the full armor of God. We have looked at several of the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Loyalty: Loyalty Rewards Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2012

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty is to be faithful, to stick to a commitment. • But unfortunately loyalty is losing its appeal today. People do not see it as necessarily a good thing. • Marriages are breaking up because spouses do not want to keep to their commitment to stick together “for better ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Making A Touchdown

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 26, 2015

Sermon for Super Bowl Sunday. Baptism and Communion are two things Christ meant to unite us. When people are able to look beyond their differences and come together to celebrate these holy sacraments then it is the greatest "Touchdown" in history.

Making a Touchdown “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers, some from Chloe's household have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pesar De Series

Contributed by Scott Hudgins on Feb 17, 2015

La historia de Zacarías y Elisabet nos recuerda que los milagros sí suceden. No tenemos que perder la esperanza cuando la vida nos decepciona.

Let’s talk about this woman, Esther. And I actually want to start today, at the end of her story. Were any of you able to read through Esther this week? If so, then you know that the ending of the book seems a bit strange. Here’s how it goes, “Certainly, Mordecai the Jew was second only to King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Visitation By The Wise Men”

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 22, 2016

Wise men still SEEK Him, SERVE Him, and WORSHIP HIm

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 3, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “The Visitation by the Wise Men” Matthew 2:1-12 Several years ago, I came across a humorous article which suggested that had the wise men been women, this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Unfailing Faithfulness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2016

God is faithful through the worst calamaties of life. God's love always exceeds his judgment. In the midst of tragedy, we can look to him for hope. While sorrow may last the night, joy comes in the morning.

Lamentations 3:19-26 God’s Unfailing Faithfulness Have you ever had tragedy strike? Some of you have lost a loved one, a devastating blow for sure. Some may have lost a lot of money in the stock market. I know some who have lost a child or gone through a hurtful divorce or lost a job or ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

For some, following Jesus means to go into cross-cultural missions

September 22 Leave Acts 8:26-40 Going is a part of following. If we say we love Jesus, then we must have on our hearts what God has on His heart, and God has the world on His heart. Follow Influence Connect Go What is God’s word for us today? 1. Remember that going is a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist