Sermons on Ignite:

Road Trip Talks Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2014

Road trips in which Jesus shows up are filled with AHA moments and U-turns. If we listen to His hard talk in these moments then will change and transform our life. We need to listen to what He has to say and then let it change our perception and direction of life’s most difficult moments.

Lets Talk Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been exploring conversations that Jesus had with others. I believe we have learned things about Jesus we never knew before. Could you imagine yourself having a talk with Jesus face to face – one on one? Thesis: Talking with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silence Of Adam

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2013

Men must avoid the danger of remaining silent in order to bless their families.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Enduring Life And Start Enjoying It Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

In life trouble is inevitable, but misery is optional. Think about that. You have a choice about whether you are going to be miserable about the problems in your life, and the way you deal with it determines whether you are miserable or not.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 12. I’m preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse and today we’re going to talk about, “Stop enduring life and start enjoying it.” I heard about a fellow who didn’t get along very well with his wife. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Do This! James 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we have to not show favoritism to others, we must have faith with action and by all means guard our tongues.

Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of Let’s Do this pt 1! What did we learn last week? 1. We need to be like James and do this by being men and women of prayer. a. We need to have nicknames like “Old Camel Knees”. b. We need to understand what prayer will do for us: i. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principles Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The third of a three-part series on courageous manhood. A message with various principles that help men in their walk with Christ.

Introductory Texts 1. Text: 1 Corinthians 10 2. John 8:32 3. John 8:36 4. John 15:7 The 3 Basic Problems 1. Most men in most churches are trained to hear sermons, not to study the Word of God 2. Most pastors are content to win converts, not make disciples 3. Sermon’s don’t set you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus—the One And Only

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about what only Jesus can do for us and for the world.

I want you to take God’s Word and find Colossians chapter 1; and, when you’ve found it, look up here. Last week, we talked to you about the one true God, and we told you it’s not enough to believe in one god—if you believe in one god, and he’s the wrong god, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19, Colossians 1:19-20, Acts 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah’s Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2016

1) Jonah’s Commission (Jonah 3:1–4) 2) Nineveh’s Confession (Jonah 3:5–9) and 3) God’s Compassion (Jonah 3:10)

If you are a fan of classic comedies, you are probably a fan of the classic: “Ground-hog Day”. In this 1993 comedy, “a weather man (played by Bill Murray) is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Other

Acceptable Worship - Philippians 4:15-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2022

Paul exposes the beauty of the Philippians' giving ministry

Philippians 4:10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-18

The Soil Of Slander - James 4:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Are you guilty of judging God's law?

James 4:11 Brothers, do not speak against one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. When the law you judge, you are not a doer of law but a judge. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023

Christians who want a breakthrough – who desire freedom need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (their fleshly desires) or by their spirit (The desires of Jesus).

Opening video: Exodus – Bondage to Freedom Series: Mens Seminar Watershed! Thesis: We are in a cosmic war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with our spirit and with our flesh (the soulish realm). The truth is our spirit, or our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Application Of The Fable [judges 9.16-9.21] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2019

We are given the fable in Chapter 38 and now in Judges 9:16-20, Jotham gives the application of his fable, because there was no necessity for any special explanation of it, since it was perfectly clear and intelligible in itself.

Chapter 39 Application of the Fable [Judges 9.16-9.21] Scripture: Judges 9:16-21 (KJV) 16 Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Is The Lamb (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 23, 2022

Worship in Heaven Continues in Chapter 5

One of the most breathtaking passages on the second coming is Revelation chapter 5. The scene in chapter 5 is the same as in chapter 4. The scene is heaven, in the center is the throne of God. Lightning and thunder and glorious worship from the hosts of heaven. Chapter 4 and chapter 5 anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Real Sins Of Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2022

Is homosexuality the gravest sin of all? Isn't arrogance, pride, and self-exaltation at the root of all our sin? We must repent of the sin that contaminates us even as followers of the Christ if we wish to receive His blessing.

“Behold, everyone who uses proverbs will use this proverb about you: ‘Like mother, like daughter.’ You are the daughter of your mother, who loathed her husband and her children; and you are the sister of your sisters, who loathed their husbands and their children. Your mother was a Hittite and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:44-58

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist