Sermons on Human Attitudes:

The Story Of Jepthah

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 15, 2024

Looking at lessons we can learn from Jepthah as men.

Jephthah Judges 11 June 16, 2024 Back in 2010, just before Father’s Day, the July/August edition of The Atlantic hit the stands with this blazing cover story: The End of Men. That was 14 short years ago, and among the articles in the magazine was this one - - - - Are Father’s Necessary?: A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024

The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Anything (Part 2: In The Heavenly Realm Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 24, 2024

To successfully navigate life, Christians must understand their relationship to the heavenly realm. This message examines the five passages in Ephesians where the phrase "in the heavenly places" is found and discusses what each one means to believers.

Intro As we approach a Presidential election, we all feel a degree of uncertainty about the future. The agendas of the two parties are very different and would take the whole nation on very different paths. What will be the outcome of the coming election? How will that affect each of us personally? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:20, Matthew 28:18, 1 Peter 1:12, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Anger: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 2, 2024

What does the BIble say about anger? Is it okay for a Christian to get angry? How do you deal with issues of anger? 5 Biblical principles to handle anger.

Sermon Illustration: Viscountess Astor (1879-1964), the first woman politician to sit in the British House of Commons had a long-standing feud with Winston Churchill. The following discourse is an extract from one of their many heated debates. Viscountess Astor shouted in anger: “If I were your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, Exodus 20:13, John 2:13-17, Mark 3:5, Ephesians 4:26, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19, 1 Timothy 2:8, Proverbs 15:1, Psalm 37:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faith Lesson From A Bad Girl Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 17, 2024

How bad is too bad? Rahab was a prostitute but she's found in the Faith chapter of the Bible. How deep and wide is grace? How far will God go and how willing is He to allow "the bad" to walk by faith?

Have you ever had someone discover something about you that you’d rather them not know? Ben Affleck has. Evidently, Ben was excited about participating in the PBS show called “Finding Your Roots” until he discovered that his ancestors were slave owners and asked that he be removed from the show ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Masculine Man: How Does A Godly Man Look Like. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 20, 2024

Over the years I have seen and learned a lot. What we currently seeing and happening in the world in how men see themselves, how women see men has had a huge cultural and societal shift.

Well, it is good to be with you all today. As we said last week we are starting a new series on biblical relationships. Now for those who know me, I really love to look at the Old Testament stories and how they still shape and show how relevant they are today. So, I want to kick of the series doing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#7 Taking The Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

WHEN JESUS IS INVITING ME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT

Maximum Impact #7 Taking the leap of faith This week, we will work on THE issue that has the potential to keep more people from living a maximum impact life that makes a difference than any other thing– FEAR! I am convinced that outside of love, fear is the most common driving emotion felt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control (12th Sunday After Pentecost 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 8, 2024

One of those weapons that Satan has used very well through all generations is “fits of anger” (see Galatians 5:20 ESV). I once read a sentence sermon that went like this: "He who angers you controls you".

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Ephesians 4:25-32  So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.  (26)  Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Believer's Victory

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 8, 2024

A series on I John

Title: The Believer’s Victory Script: I John 5:1-12 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 8-11-24 Intro: Vital signs are “critical indicators of a person’s health and current medical status. Traditionally, clinicians are interested in measuring body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirtitual Disciplines: What They Aren't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022

This is the intro to our series on Spiritual disciplines, and we look at what they aren't

I have a friend who is a personal trainer. And if you are interested in becoming a fitter person, Josh could tell you how to do that. I’m sure you’ve already figured it out, but he’s my friend, not my trainer. But if you wanted to become fitter and healthier, Josh is the guy. And if that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Was The Blood Of Jesus Necessary?

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 30, 2022

The Blood of Jesus is seldom spoken of in many churches of today. But for 2000 years the Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed. We are saved by faith and that faith should be in His redemption work on Calvary and the Blood that He shed.

Why Was The Blood of Jesus Necessary? Sunday Morning - Feb. 17, 2008 1) FOR 2000 YEARS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER CHANGED. a) It's still true that Jesus was God, manifested in the Flesh, born of a virgin, suffered and died on Calvary for the redemption of man, rose again and now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 9:12, Ephesians 1:11, Leviticus 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022

Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of A Faith-Filled Man Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

David sings and his heart is revealed about what he believes about God. Do you believe what is right about God?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID REFLECTIONS OF A FAITH-FILLED MAN 2 SAMUEL 22:1-51 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION Today is our last sermon in this series on the Very Relatable Life of King David. I have enjoyed digging into David’s life these past weeks and I hope you have been challenged by what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ