Sermons on Human Effort:

A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2017

Much of the conflict in our lives comes from "a failure to communicate". But it isn't that we fail to make ourselves clear. The problem is often that our communication is corrupt. Do you know what that means and do you know how to fix that?

OPEN: A woman went into the office of a divorce lawyer and told him she wanted to file for divorce. “Do you have any grounds!” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she said. “Ma’am you don’t understand. I mean do you have a grudge!” “No we don’t have a grudge, we park the car in front of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look And Listen Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2017

If you’re going to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, look to the God who is always good, and listen to Him.

We all know that duct tape and bailing wire will fix almost anything. Well, not quite. A man in Alaska less than a month ago (June 8, 2017) attempted to cross a channel near Juneau on a homemade, inflatable raft made with duct tape. He put the raft into the water with a paddle and his dog, but no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kim Lawrence on Jul 10, 2017

We need to understand that our children are under assault by an unseen enemy. Over the next six weeks we are going to look at 20 things we need to tell our children, truths that will help and encourage our children to be all that God wants them to be.

Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Proverbs Chapter 22. I’m beginning this morning a new series of messages called 20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children. Over the next few weeks you and I are going to look at some important truths that we need to communicate to our children, our teenagers, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To Be Blessed. Genesis 32 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

A sermon on the life of Jacob from Genesis 32 he surrendered to God. This sermon surrender to be blessed focus on the blessings we receive when we surrender.

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 Many times, life brings us to situations where we are pushed to the losing side. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Works! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2017

Use your faith to serve. Then use your works to show that your faith is real. It will save you from a debilitating despair in the midst of your own trials.

A state trooper was parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, when he saw a car puttering along at 22 mph. Knowing that a slow driver is just as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turned on his lights and pulled the car over. As he approached the vehicle, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Love For Us

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017

A sermon on God's love, and how He loves us deeply, beyond anything we could ever imagine.

God’s Love For Us Alice thought she had the perfect fiancé. As she was getting to know Michael and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. “They’re so thoughtful,” she said. “Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning.” Alice ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 5:8, Psalm 103:17

Denomination: Foursquare

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

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 11, 2017

Don’t be envious, and don’t be an enemy of God. Instead, submit to Him, and watch Him bring peace to your turmoil.

William Muir, a biologist at Purdue University studied chickens to determine what could make the egg layers more productive. Chickens live in groups, so first, he selected just an average flock, and he let it alone for six generations. He also created a second group of the individually most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017

There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Others Centered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 13: 1 – 17

John 13: 1 – 17 Others Centered 1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Law And Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 17, 2017

Ending the 10 Commandment Series we explore the relationship between law and grace.

Law & Grace CCCAG August 13th, 2017 Scripture- Romans 7:14-24 About 14 years ago, I was driving to work when I got a phone call that they had a critical care transport coming out of a local hospital that they needed me to handle as I was the only ventilator trained medic that was available, and I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Suit Up 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017

We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families and our community. If we don’t suit up and e

Video Introduction: Putting on the Armor of God! Vimeo Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Disappointment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2017

When people disappoint you, let God be Judge; and when plans disappoint you, let God be King.

Several years ago, Neil Melly was at the Los Angeles International Airport, attempting to fly to Australia. However, his credit card was denied when he tried to purchase a ticket. Now, a flight from LAX to the other side of the world is no small change; so without a valid credit card, most of us ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Of Reckoning Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2017

The story of the "handwriting on the wall" is God's way of reminding us that there will be a day of judgment. What can we learn from God's warning to this King?

In 1883, the greatest volcanic explosion in modern history took place. Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia, exploded and shot 6 cubic miles of debris 24 miles up into the stratosphere. Its shock wave traveled around the world 7 times, and its debris fell more than 2000 miles away. The official ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:2-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ