Sermons on Hope Deferred:

The Sacred Secret - Empowered For Service

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2019

On the day of Pentecost, something incredible happened that had never happened before – the Holy Spirit came to reveal the sacred secret of God held hidden for all of eternity past.

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly” (Eph 3:2,3 NIV). There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret.” They are “Kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-3, Matthew 13:10-11, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26, Ephesians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Ephesians 3:10-12, 1 John 3:1, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 7:16-18, James 2:17-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus: From Greed To Generosity Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2019

Zacchaeus: From Greed to Generosity – Luke chapter 19 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). A Man Became A Child. • (2). A Seeking Man Became Found. • (3). A Small Man Became Big. • (4). A Poor Man Became Rich. • (5). A Host Became A Guest. SERMON BODY Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Roots Of Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

God is love and as His people we need to display His prime characteristic.

THE ROOTS OF LOVE: GOD Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Love is so much the gift of God that it is called God" (Augustine, Ancient Christian Commentary On Scripture, vol. XI, 213). 2. Simply put, God is love, and any discussion or definition of love begins with God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

No Other Way

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 1, 2019

One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Today we'll look to answer that question and see why Jesus had to die.

NO OTHER WAY One of the questions that gets asked is why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't there have been some other way to accomplish salvation for mankind? Couldn't God just forgive us without Jesus having to come to earth and be crucified? God can do anything, right? So why would he have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:35-36, 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 3:16, Matthew 16:26, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

GOSPEL OF PEACE Last week I mentioned that the first time I really heard anything about Spiritual Warfare was from a church seminar at Chartwell Baptist when I was in seminary. Growing up I had really never heard anything about it. There was the movie The Exorcist, which I did not see. I knew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What About Warnings?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2019

In Acts 19-21 we see Paul intent on returning to Jerusalem, even ignoring Holy Spirit inspired warnings. What was his rationale?

In his 2005 song by the same name, Bon Jovi asks the question: “Who says you can't go home? Who says you can't go back? I been all around the world and as a matter of fact There's only one place left I wanna go Who says you can't go home?” Well, actually many people have said it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Questionable Character

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Anothers #4: Greet One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2019

Did you ever attend a church and did not feel welcome? This should be a preposterous possibility if you understand God’s design for the church. This sermon is a reminder that our churches are meant to be places of warmth and worship.

Greet One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh June 12, 2022 BLURB: Did you ever attend a church and did not feel welcome? This should be a preposterous possibility if you understand God’s design for the church. Yet it is not. This is why Paul commands us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019

Kicking off our Christianity 101 series exploring the basics of Christianity, we look at why we can trust the Bible as our standard of faith and conduct.

Is the Bible Reliable? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 1st, 2019 Intro: Today we begin our Christianity 101 series. Part of the format of this series is that at the end of the each message, we will have a Q&A session regarding that lesson first, and then open it up for other questions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Again Christian Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2019

This message is a continuation of the last message in my Stronghold Beliefs series where I talked about our understanding of what it means to be born again. In this series I will address some of the questions pertaining to being born again that I was unabled to get to in that message.

Born Again Christian Part 1 Scriptures: Matt. 7:21-23; John 3:3, 7; 1 Pet. 1:23; Luke 3:23, 38 The ninth message in the Christian Stronghold Belief Series was the message titled “What It Means To Be Born Again.” The focus of that message was twofold: (1) to gain a better understanding of what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:1-7, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emptied Out To Be Filled

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 6, 2019

How to be emptied out and then refilled by the Lord.

How to be emptied and then refilled Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Died To The Law Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2019

When a person is a Christian they are dead to sin and they are also dead to the law. In Romans 7:1-6, Paul explains why Christians are no longer under the law of Moses. What a blessing to be under grace not law.

A. The story is told of an old preacher who was dying. 1. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer to come to his home, both men were members of his church. 2. When the lawyer and banker arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. 3. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together We Find Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

God has called us to one faith, family and focus.

TOGETHER WE FIND PEACE Back in 1932 a carpenter from Denmark named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys. He named his company Lego, which means ‘Play Well’ in Danish. In the late 1940s they started making plastic interlocking bricks. Since then generations have enjoyed Lego blocks. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Care For Each Other

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 21, 2019

We live in a world that values the individual and focuses on individual rights, but the Bible speaks a lot about the creature called "Each Other"

Seventy-nine minutes into the game, the score was 12-10 for them. One minute left to play, Meninga got the ball and handed it off to Langer who in turn passed to Walters, to Carne and Renouf, Hancock, Smith, Langer, Meninga and finally Mark Coyne who had come on from the reserve bench slammed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 28: God's Directions For Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2019

What should we do in troubled times? 1. Ask for God’s assistance (vs. 1,9). 2. Talk about your trust in God (vs. 3, 4, 11). 3. Be educated about our enemies (vs. 1-2; 5-7). 4. Remember that God remembers us (vs. 8). 5. Pour out your praise to the Lord (vs. 4; 10-13).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament God's Directions for Distressing Times Psalm 56:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 (Revised September 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In the KJV, the introduction to Psalm 56 says: "To the chief Musician upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist