Sermons on Inward Beauty:

Intimacy With God In Psalm 139

Contributed by Rod Galindo on May 3, 2011

In Psalm 139 we learn that we feel uncomfortable knowing that God knows us completely, even our dirty laundry, and we tend to want to hide from God, but through Christ we are righteous and we can rest in being in an intimate relationship with God.

I became a thief at the age of 5. I went into a grocery store and my mother was busy making sure that the tomatoes were just right. When she wasn’t looking I saw the bright shiny little box. At the time the words on this shiny box said lemonheads, and at the time it seemed like the best words ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Control Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

This is the first of six sermons dealing with general Christian principles. The idea for the message came from the keys of the computer keyboard; Escape, Control, End, just to name 3

Introduction Several years ago, there was a slogan put out by one of the shoe manufactures, which simply said – LIFE IS DIFFICULT - PLAY HARD! There was a lot of truth in that slogan – LIFE IS HARD…Every age group has its unique set of challenges. From the teenager navigating high school to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Answer To Our Hurts Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

This is the 6th sermons from Psalm 23. In this sermon we look at God’s Answer to the Stress of Being Hurt

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon # 6: God’s Answer to the Stress of Hurt Scripture Ref: Psalm 23: 5 ‘Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies, Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runs over..’ Introduction: This is the 6th SERMON from PSALM 23. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 18, 2021

Jesus is our peace, and He gives us His peace through His Holy Spirit.

July 18, 2021 Sermon - The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Shalom. Has anyone ever said that to you? Any guesses at what that means? If you have an idea, please type it in the chat. In English we say “Hello” and “Goodbye”. The dictionary says it was Thomas Edison, the so-called inventor of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Isaiah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus in Isaiah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1-11 This chapter starts off with two starkly contrasting truths: • Both truths are found in verse 2: • (1st). “The year of the LORD's favour”. (2nd). “The day of vengeance of our God” Both come out of the previous chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on Jul 24, 2001

Four veiws of baptism

“Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters As I stated last week today’s message is on baptism. The reason I am addressing baptism is because we are going to have a baptism celebration next Sunday, July 29. Right after the church service everyone in this congregation is invited over to Brian and Lisa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cry For Mercy

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004

This is a message about our plea for mercy to God for the sins we have commited. Based upon David’s same cry in Psalm 51

A Cry For Mercy Psalm 51 Verse 1-2. A Cry for Mercy. Have mercy on me, O God You see David doesn’t try to plead his innocence nor shifts the blame to someone else. He knows that he does not deserve forgiveness, he pleads first for mercy, based on God’s loving-kindness. In line with this mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

The church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved favorable for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

"Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch" Acts 11:19-26 "Bible Passage" Antioch was Paul’s home church. The first worldwide missionary effort began there and has never ceased. Paul received much inspiration and support for Antioch. The Church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Called To Just Cloister Or Cluster

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2022

We have been obsessed with ourselves too long and we wonder why the world is so dark.

If the only ministry you do is in church, then you missed most of what ministry is about. True, we are to attend church consistently to learn how to do ministry and exhort one another. Still, our ministry is to be community and world focused. We come in to prepare and grow to go out. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

2025 – Year Of Fulfilment Of Haggai 2:6-7

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 20, 2025

This year is a year of fulfilment of the promise in Haggai 2:6-7. This year, God will shake heaven and earth, sea and dry land, and all nations. There will be shakings and destructions everywhere, but God will fill his temple(sanctuary) with his glory.

“For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:6-7 This year is a year ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7

The Bright Side Of Growing Older

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2014

The reason for the luxuriant growth of believers is that they are planted in the house of the Lord and they flourish in the courts of our God. In other words, they live in daily fellowship with the Lord, drawing their strength and sustenance from Him.

February 23, 2014 Title: The Bright Side of Growing Older Scripture: Job 11:17 (KJV)—“Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth.” Introduction Our devotion for today is about the brightside of growing old. If you don’t think there is a bright ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Honest To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Dishonesty will hinder the work of God in the soul of any man, whether they be believer or unbeliever. Honesty, therefore, or facing up to the full truth about ourselves in relation to God and the world, is a subject we cannot afford to neglect.

Branch Rickey use to coach the University of Michigan baseball team before he became manager of the Dodgers. One day they were playing Brown University, and the Brown catcher, Walter Snell, hit what might have been a three bagger, but he stretched it into a home run. The first baseman, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The impact of one person’s sin has an effect on the whole nation.

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Joshua 7 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on God. They force us to turn to Him for help. When my finances are low, I pray for help. When my body is broken by illness or injury I ask the Lord for healing, or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ