Sermons on Incline:

Defiant Prayer Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

3 things about Daniel’s prayer: Daniels’s Discipline of prayer; Daniel’s Defiance through prayer; and Daniel’s Endurance in prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource of the church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into our lives and into our families. o John Wesley, pioneer of the Great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's A Man To Do? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2013

The men of a congregation are to provide leadership in public prayer.

“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” [1] Males receive bad press in this present day. Social engineers, many thoroughly indoctrinated in feminist philosophies, appear determined to ensure that little boys will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

You Talking To Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 37

Isaiah 37: 1 – 38 You Talking To Me? And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When We Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Navigating through dry periods in your spiritual walk.

When We Hit the Wall Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey, February 12, 2012 (Could show a video clip from Fat Boy that captures runner hitting the wall in a clearly metaphorical way) Intro Ever heard or used the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? What does it mean when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Yourself A Real God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2012

Idolatry has been the threat to the people of God from earliest days. God calls us to destroy the idols of the heart and worship Him, the True and Living God.

“Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.” [1] Churches in the western world are pathetic caricatures of the once ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

United With Him Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2011

What was confessed through baptism reflects your understanding of relationship to Christ.

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011

How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Other

Life’s Greatest Aim Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Barrier Breaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus tears down barriers of all kinds

“Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 4 And He had to pass through Samaria. 5 So He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Orthodox

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

His Workmanship-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2015

2 of 2. The apostle Paul related that the intent of Jesus’ sacrifice was to release man to affect God’s purposes. Christians are the purposeful workmanship of God. But How/Why? Christian workmanship entails a hallmark...

HIS WORKMANSHIP-II—Eph. 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Attention: Christians are the very workmanship of God Almighty in Christ Jesus! Need: Why are you here?; Who am I?; How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015

1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2015

1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4)

The world claims to want love, and love is advocated and praised from every corner. Romantic love especially is touted. Songs, novels, movies, and television serials continually exploit emotional, lustful desire as if it were genuine love. Questing for and fantasizing about the “perfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2017

The Messiah’s dramatic triumphal entry into Jerusalem helps us understand the Hand of God behind the: 1) The Preparation (Luke 19:28–35), 2) The Adoration (Luke 19:36–38), and 3) The Condemnation (Luke 19:39-44).

For some time now, migrant journeys from hostile lands to European and North American countries have been making headlines. Great masses of peoples have left their home countries, many of which are war zones, seeking safety and security. Yet the mass migration of peoples have resulted in riots, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Other