Sermons on Hospitality:

Quench Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021

1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

This is a sermon for Epiphany Sunday. I've linked Psalm 46 with the hymn "We Three Kings" as a way of reminding ourselves who this child/King is why He is worthy of any all the gifts we have to give Him.

Samuel could tell by the look on their faces that the elders weren’t making a social call to inquire about his health … and he was right. One of the elders cleared his throat. “Samuel … you are getting old and, well, no offense but we’re more than a little concerned about the future of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Micah 5:2, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, Matthew 2:12, Exodus 30:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022

‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Paul's Travelogue Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Looking at Paul's journeys

Acts 14 - 6/4/17 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to Acts 14. We have spent a couple months working our way through this transitional book that picks up where the gospels leave off - Jesus is crucified, risen, and ascended, and the Holy Spirit comes upon believers, empowering them to go out and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2019

A study in Psalm Psalm 27: 1 – 14

Psalm 27: 1 – 14 He Is our Hiding Place A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Genius Making God

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2019

Living successfully and abundantly in a Post-Modern/Post-Christian World!

Scripture: Daniel 1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 17:16 Theme: Being IN the World but not OF the World Title: The Genius Making God Or: Smarter than the Average Bear Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about how to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Live Successfully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2019

Living successfully and abundantly in a Post-Modern/Post-Christian World!

Scripture: Daniel 1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 17:16 Theme: Being IN the World but not OF the World Title: The Genius Making God Or: Smarter than the Average Bear Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about how to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Transformed - Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 26, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Emotional Health – Mark chapter 12 verses 29-30 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Positive things you should know about emotions. (a). Emotions are characteristics of God. (b). Emotions are a gift from God. (c). Emotions can lead us to extremes. (d). Emotions are on display throughout the book of Psalms. (2). Negative things you should know about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Brethren

A Leper's Prayer

Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016

Life often presents extreme conditions from which we pray to overcome. Some conditions are described as hopeless. How do you pray in such times? This sermon challenges us to learn from a deplorable condition known as leprosy. Hear the prayer of a leper.

This text illustrates what I choose to call A Leper’s Prayer. Before you think that it is irrelevant, you must understand the level of intensity in prayer that comes from the heart. I can’t think of a situation more drastic, more hideous or more undesirable than that of the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: *other

Ministry Is Messy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 13, 2021

Let’s live on mission even when ministry is messy.

I attended a church last weekend which was filled with praise, preaching, and prayer. I liked it so much I’m going to start attending there. Perhaps you’ve heard of it…it’s called Edgewood. Because I haven’t been here for a while, on Thursday, some of the SecondWinders asked me to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitfulness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

This fruit is the product of the Spirit’s work inside of us and not an outcome of trying, straining, groaning, or behavior modification on our part.

Dance Lessons: The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3) Galatians 5:22-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-07-2020 SHHHHHHH! In the backyard at our house in Pontiac used to be an apple tree. All the neighbors hated it. It was bad enough during the day, but at night several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessly Devoted To You Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2022

Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted in prayer and make the most of their conversations with outsiders

Above All: Colossians 4:2-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-14-2022 Hopelessly Devoted to You On Tuesday, we lost another one of my childhood artist. Olivia Newton John lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 71. She was a four time Grammy award winning singer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Escape Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2022

If you want to escape sin in times of temptation, realize how much God has blessed you, resist the desire for evil, rely on God for your way of escape. Then take that way of escape and run! Run from the idolatry that will eventually destroy you.

For six months, a farmer near Regensburg, Germany, worked in vain to capture his runaway bull. The bull had escaped in the summer and hid out in the Bavarian woods. The farmer attempted to lasso the animal, but the bull would always slip away into the woods. Once, the farmer tried shooting the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2022

Because: 1. He is the Christ (vs. 13-16). 2. This truth comes from God the Father (vs. 17). 3. Jesus is confident about His work (vs. 18). 4. Jesus has given us the keys to Heaven (vs. 19). 5. Jesus died on the cross for us (vs. 20-21). 6. The good news about Jesus is clear (vs. 21-23).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. Today we will begin to focus on the sure truth that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist