Sermons on Hostile World:

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 13, 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind. over the next few weeks we get to be a part of it's beginning and hopefully find a way to bring that kind of excitement and power into the church today

I think what we are going to immerse ourselves in today is the beginning of probably the most exciting part of human history, certainly for Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one of if not the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind, and over the next few weeks we get ...read more

The Tax Man Commeth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 28, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 15- 22

Matthew 22: 15- 22 The tax man commeth 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David Anointed King

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2019

David's selection as king in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 shows us how God selected a king for his people.

Scripture Today we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” John Butler writes, “David was a man of many hats. He was a king, a warrior and a shepherd as most realize; but he also wore other hats….He was a son…a shepherd…a singer…a servant…a soldier…a sufferer…a seer…a supplicant…a scholar…a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 8, 2019

We all have our giants to face in today's society. Our giants may be our fears, our difficult challenges, our health or our finances. Let us battle our giants as those in our Bible have done so in the past.

We have been talking, over the past few weeks, about some of the challenges we’ve all been facing. Some, more than others but nonetheless, challenges… and how they tore at our hearts and, more sadly, tore at our faith. I like to think of these challenges as our giants. What is a giant to you? They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:16, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glow 7– Rock And Role Ministry Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 10, 2019

Why do people get upset over the mention of the name Jesus or Christian? The reason is found in our text today. Peter explains that for some people Jesus is a stepping stone and to others He is a stumbling stone.

GLOW – Rock and Role Ministry 1 Peter 2:4-14 If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re familiar w/ the mandatory announcements – sometimes you’ll hear some funny comments – like these actual comments: • Welcome aboard Southwest flight 245. To operate your seat belt, insert the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-14, Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 6: An Organized Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 2, 2018

How to have a logical flow to our preaching.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to encourage preachers to have a logical flow to their preaching. Lesson Intro Let all things be done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40). When a sermon is disorganized it is less effective. Organization does not mean that we ignore the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dr Luke - Travelling With Paul

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 4, 2018

The Apostle Paul's Travelling Companions: Dr Luke – selected scriptures – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Luke was a Doctor. • Colossians chapter 4 verse 14. • (2). Luke was a Faithful Friend. • 2nd Timothy chapter 4 verses 9-11. • (3). Luke was a Fellow Worker. • Philemon verses 23-24. • (4). Luke was a Historian. • Luke chapter 1 verses 1-4. • (5). Luke was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Does A Body Good

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018

Christians are not to be sexually immoral.

Good Hope, Alabama is a small town with small town values. In Cullman County you can’t legally buy beer. Daystar Church, which had grown dramatically under pastor Jerry Lawson, ran up against the sensibilities of a this conservative north Alabama community by focusing a month-long series on sex. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Abounding Mercy

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 16, 2018

There is an abounding mercy of God to His people because of His great love Who is rich in mercy and grace upon grace we have been blessed by God. Not only He saved us by His grace, but he blessed us continually due to His abounding mercy.

Introduction As we continue our monthly theme this March “Know God, Know Mercy”, we have learned last week about the mercy and grace of God towards us. As we recall, Ptr. Mildred emphasized on how God showed His mercy and grace to His beloved people. Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Fresh Start (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2019

Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start. But it's not so easy. We may have a hard time making the changes that are necessary for a fresh start. But sometimes, we may not need a total fresh start, we may just need a restart.

A FRESH START (part two) Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start for various reasons-relationship problems, job loss, trouble with the law, etc. So, we change locations, find a new job, start getting connected with new people, etc. Obviously the best fresh start we can make is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:25, John 7:37-38, 2 Peter 1:3-13, Proverbs 11:25, Philemon 1:7, Philemon 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Becomes Possible

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2017

This message is about how our faith helps the impossible to become possible because with God all things are possible if we believe.

The Impossible Becomes Possible Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Joshua 2:15-19; 6:1-25 How many of you have ever heard of Chesley Sullenberger? How many of you have ever heard about the pilot that landed the Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after a flock of Canadian geese flew into the engines? How ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philemon: An Appeal To Forgive Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of Philemon and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

Philemon: An Appeal to Forgive by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 57 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible Several TV mini-series were popular during the 80s. For example, some of my favorites were The Blue ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham believed God and was credited with righteousness. Abraham not only believed God but he obeyed God's commands. Let's take a look at Abraham's example and see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part five) Hebrews 11:8-10 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our journey through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham is known as the patriarch or father of the Israelites for he was the father of Isaac who was the father of Jacob who became Israel and fathered 12 sons who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ