Sermons on Hope Of Glory:

How The Bible Can Impact Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

D. L. Moody placed the following words in the front of his Bible: “Sin will keep you from this Book and this Book will keep you from sin.”

We continue our series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. Last week, we focused on the heart and this week we focus on the mind – live the Bible. Through the process, we’re keying in one two key words: constancy and consistency. A recent survey shows that less than only one in five ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Decrease Your Love For Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.

Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 6, 2021

'The test of true Love' – 1 John chapter 3 verses 11-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Cain: The Lack of Brotherly Love (vs 12-15) (2). Jesus: The Definition of Brotherly Love (vs 16-18) (3). Confidence: The Blessing of Brotherly Love (vs 19-24): SERMON BODY: Quote: Robert Orben: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Brethren

Strategy Of Temptation: Undermine God's Authority

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

From the very beginning, Satan has been a master at distracting us from pursuing the One whose image we bear.

Strategy of Temptation: Undermine God’s Authority (2 Timothy 3:1–17; 4:1–4) Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden?” - Genesis 3:1 The deaf community is one of the largest unreached groups. Fewer than 1 percent of deaf people call themselves Christians. Because the deaf ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Every one of Jesus’ qualities is infinite. Jesus, as He is God, is infinite in knowledge. Jesus is infinite in power. Jesus is infinite in love. Jesus is infinitely just. And Jesus is infinitely pure.

We need volunteers in childcare and if you’d like to volunteer, we have someone up front who’d like to get your information. This is the third message in a series, Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? As I was preparing this message from the beginning of Luke 5, I noticed there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day: Laziness And Apathy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Apathy is so elusive is that it usually works in tandem with some other toxic habit. Apathy seems to want to work as the set-up punch to other sins.

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you. We continue our sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the Family. Our fourth deadly sin for families is apathy. But I don’t care what you call it. (Yes, I thought we would honor hard workers everywhere by talking about laziness on Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Proverbs 20:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

You'll Be Surprised Who's In Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Bible gives details about your personal future – what happens both when you die as well as where you are after your death while the world awaits its end. In fact, the Bible teaches that everyone everywhere will spend eternity in one of two places: heaven or hell.

This is the third sermon in a series of messages on Jesus’ vision of the last days. We are highlighting the Importance of Jesus’ Return during this series. There are 260 chapters in the New Testament, and Christ’s return is mentioned no less than 318 times. Statistically, one verse in twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-36

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Stress Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Stress. It can take a toll on us physically. In 1900, the top 10 killers were infectious diseases. By the turn of the 21st century, the top 10 killers were all related to stress. So how do we not live with stress but overcome it?

Overcoming Stress II Corinthians 4:8-9 A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious infection brought on by stress." The husband was hard of hearing said, "What did he say?" His wife answered, "He says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Seasons Of Our Life" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The need to conduct a spiritual inventory of our lives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 26, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Seasons of Our Life” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 We have explored the futility of wisdom, of wealth, of laboring “under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016

Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promised Land

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 28, 2016

Is the church willing to risk to move into the Promised Land

The Promised Land October 30, 2016 Deuteronomy 1:19-40 I was working on a sermon for today, was about 3/4 done, and then I was prompted to throw it away. I really don’t like it when God does that to me. It usually happens a few times a year. I thought I had a really good start to an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-40

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Negativity In Relationships

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 12, 2020

Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow our flesh to dictate our answer or will we give an answer that honors the Lord?

Today we are going to talk about how to handle negativity in relationships. Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

#26 – Keeping It Simple Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 13, 2020

Have you ever heard the acronym K.I.S.S.? It means “Keep it simple, Stupid.” Jesus sent his disciples on a mission and he want them to keep it simple.

26 – Keeping It Simple Series: Acts Chuck Sligh September 13, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist