Sermons on Hope Deferred:

Pray 3 Times A Day

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that we need to pray more frequently with primary goals in mind as we commune with GOD, we become like Him, not to be heard because that's our secondary goal.

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you pray? Countless times. Whenever I'm alone I pray in tongues or whenever in daily devotions. I still need to frequent my prayer more times as the day is nearing. Matthew 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not In My House!

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 10, 2015

I have often wondered just what Jesus would have seen that day that caused so much righteous anger to rise up within him? Surely these Moneychangers and Shopkeepers were no more frustrating to Jesus than so many of the religious leaders he had encountered throughout His ministry!

TITLE: NOT IN MY HOUSE! SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 21:10-14 / I PETER 4:17 We have entered into our Third Sunday of Lenten season and preaching around the central theme – “MARCHING TOWARDS CALVARY.” When I read this text a few weeks ago in preparation of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

All Of Us Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 12, 2015

If we’re going to build God’s Kingdom in these desperate times, we must all work humbly together.

In a classic episode from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960’s, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized Gomer, the local mechanic. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get In On What God’s Up To!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 15, 2015

A missions message the Sunday before the start of a missions conference.

Get In On What God’s Up To! Missions Chuck Sligh March 15, 2015 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"But Wait! There's More!" Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 16, 2015

If grace sounds too good to be true, it isn't!

Title: “But wait! There’s more!” Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 (John 3:1-18) Thesis: If grace sounds too good to be true, it isn’t! Introduction Commercials are designed to get us to do something. My current favorite commercial is the AutoNation commercial. A pretty young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015

This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2015

The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character • (2). Question: What is faithfulness? • (3). Answer: "Faithfulness is love hanging on." It is love saying, "I will not quit." • (4). In Practice: (a). Faith in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren

Choosing A Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

We must choose the Lord's church. There is only one. And that's the one we need to be a part of. We need to choose correctly and wisely. The choices we make in life are going to effect us the rest of our lives on earth and in the eternal hereafter.

Choosing a Church The Christian Chronicle has recently reported that the number of Church of Christ adherents (members and their unbaptized children) continues to decline. Since 2003, the number is down 102,000 or 6.2%. During the same time, the number of congregations fell by 708, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2015

To say we should let our conscience be our guide seems so reasonable. It almost makes sense. But God never said we should do that. Instead He said we should seek to have a clear conscience. How can we accomplish this?

OPEN: This is the final week of our series: “Stupid things even Christians believe. This week we’re focusing on an old piece of advice: “Let your conscience be your guide.” Have you ever heard that said? Of course, we all have. At the core of this proverb is the idea that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015

Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015

Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith - In A Time Such As This

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 9, 2015

Using the Story of Esther, this sermon describes God's providence and our need to realize that we are where we are not by accident but by God's design, therefore faith and prayer is needed to face the current cultural challenges we face today.

Faith – In a Time Such as This Introduction: I want to take you back to the Time of Esther. It's interesting that God's name is not mentioned one time in this book, but you would never realize it unless someone told you, because his presence is felt all the way through it. Like seeing a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Assortment Of Sayings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 15, 2014

Jesus teaches us three essential elements of discipleship in Luke 11:27-36.

Scripture Jesus concluded his season of ministry in Galilee and “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). During one portion of his journey toward Jerusalem he gave his disciples additional instruction. Let’s read an assortment of sayings in Luke 11:27-36: 27 As he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #6 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

An expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Romans Lesson # 6 By Rev. James May Let us begin tonight by backing up just one verse into our last lesson. Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. We had spoken concerning the fact that God is ultimately Just and Holy, and that He alone is Sovereign in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible