Sermons on Hostility:

An Obituary Written Too Soon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2014

Resurrection, Truth vs. Deception, Life

OBITUARIES – An Obituary Written Too Soon Matthew 27:57-28:7 April 20, 2025 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Little Fox Of Envy Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014

The sixth message in a series on the little foxes.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. James 3:14-16 KJV But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. [15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrate Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2011

1. Celebrate God’s generosity. 2. Celebrate God’s glory. 3. Celebrate God’s tranquility. 4. Celebrate God’s eternity. 5. Celebrate God’s humility.

Celebrate Christmas! Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 27, 2011 *What is the first Christmas you can remember? -- How far back can you go? -I remember the year I got the Roy Rogers guns, hat and vest, plus Roy Rogers footie pajamas. I also got a stick-horse like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015

When we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit amazing things will happen.

"Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do!" Text: Acts 11:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: For those that are old enough to remember it, or even if your not, you may have seen old re-runs of the I Love Lucy Show. It was a show about a big time Cuban bandleader named Ricky Richardo and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Floating Axe, That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 7, 2018

This is the first in the "That's Weird" series where we look at strange stories from the Bible. This message looks at the story of the floating axe head and what that means for us today.

If you did the Sunday School thing, or have been attending church most of your life then you probably know who I mean when I reference Elijah.  If you didn’t do the Sunday School thing or you’re relatively new to the church thing then you might not know who Elijah was. He was an Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Jesus’ physical resurrection guarantees that the best is yet to come.

ENGAGE When Mary and I had our pool built right after we moved into our current home, that pool came with a lifetime structural warranty. But today that guarantee is of no value whatsoever because the company that built our pool went out of business several years later. TENSION Perhaps some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree Cursed And Temple Cleansed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018

In this Passage Jesus performed two acts of judgment: He cleansed the Temple, and He cursed a fig tree. Both acts were contrary to His usual manner of ministry, because He did not come to earth to judge, but to save (Jn. 3:17).

-Monday- Bethany to Jerusalem (2) Fig Tree Cursed and Temple Cleansed (Jer. 7:11) Matthew 21:10-19 (focal passage), Luke 19:45-48, 10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-19, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Live Right Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 19, 2018

Five excellent ways to live right based on the life of Joseph, the father of Jesus. Live right and be on your way to God's blessings. How to live right?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: It is always easy to travel downstream than to travel upstream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Citizenship? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2018

Are we more impacted by our earthly citizenship or our heavenly citizenship? God wants us to be dwellers on earth but controlled by heaven.

Introduction: A. I read the story of a senior citizen who was driving down the highway when his cellphone rang through his Bluetooth car audio system. 1. He pushed the button and answered the phone, it was his wife. 2. The elderly man’s wife urgently warned him, saying, “I just heard on the news ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

Sardis receives a message from Jesus and he tells them they have a good reputation of being alive but in His eyes they are dead. So, they need to wake up!

Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. It was also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the point of death. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life You’re Designed To Live Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Rom. 7 describes a struggle; but Rom. 8 sets forth the path of victory for the believer. This message identifies three keys for living in that victory.

2/22/15 Rom. 8:1-17 We take our text this morning from Romans 8:1-17. I am reading from the New International Version.i 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2017

Are there really “coincidences” in Christians’ lives? The answer is no. This sermon presents a biblical view of the amazingly serendipitous things that happen in the lives of believers, with some examples of God's amazing providence.

The Providence of God Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 23, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:1-6 – “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 18, 2017

The prophet Malachi wrote that the Lord would send his messenger of the covenant, and asks, "who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap." What is the answer to Malachi's question?

THE REFINER’S FIRE Malachi 3:1-6 I. Introduction – Malachi says that at his appearing Jesus will be like a refiner’s fire, or launderer’s soap. The Israelites had a question, not unlike a question we might ask. Our main text is in answer to a question from the Israelites: Mal 2:17 - You have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6, Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 43:2, Job 23:10, Job 13:15, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:5-10, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 2:8, Romans 15:13, John 16:33, John 14:27, Psalm 90:10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Matthew 3:11, Malachi 2:17, Deuteronomy 32:39, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ