Sermons on Italy:

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010

Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Flexing To Adjust To What Is Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2008

The early church was comfortable with innovating and changing its methodology; even today, Biblically grounded churches have freedom to adjust to the times as long as the truth of Scripture is not sacrificed in the process. Our text provides us with a mo

Flexing to Adjust to What Is (Acts 6:1-7) 1. This was in Friday’s news: LAGOS (Reuters) – A father took his 20-year old son to an Islamic court in northern Nigeria for idleness, asking that he be sent to prison for refusing to engage in productive activities, state news agency NAN said Friday. "He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Enemy Hath Done This

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 3, 2007

Message preached the Sunday following the attack on the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon - Sep. 11, 2001 (9-11)

(Matt. 13:24-29) "An enemy hath done this..." We have lived in one of the most extraordinary weeks of our lives. Our nation has experienced things that I have never seen the like of, in my lifetime. Those that went through Pearl Harbor, and Vietnam may feel somewhat different; but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Last Days Difficult Times Will Come

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The last days will be difficult times.

In the Last Days Difficult Times Will Come 2 Tim. 3:1-7, 10-12 May 17, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Play Are You Ready B But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.2 For men will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power And Love And Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

They say that love and forgiveness is powerful, but you put the two together and it is supernatural.

The power of love and forgiveness Philemon 8-20 Introduction- They say that love is powerful and they say that forgiveness is powerful, but to put the two together is supernatural. Only the power of God and the Holy Spirit working in our lives can we love and forgive people. Even if you ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013

This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Gave You A Wish.

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

oday if God asked you this question how would you respond? • Family get saved • More Money • A better Job • Someone that you know could be healed • “"What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you" (I Ki 3:5)

If God gave you a wish, what would it be? This morning we’re gonna be looking at . 1 Kings 2:1-4 3:1-15 • And what we need to understand is that In the Old Testament, • God rarely appeared to people. • However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ through loving others.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 On any given day in Chattanooga and surrounding areas such as East Ridge there are over 600 people living in tents in the woods or wherever they can set up camp. There are over 60 locations--called "tent cities" across our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2018

God is faithful, not only in providing and protecting, but to reveal Himself, to keep His promises, to forgive, to establish us, and to keep us during trials and temptations.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Dead Church 1. A new pastor in a small Midwestern town spent the first four days making personal visits to each of the members, inviting them to come to his first service. The following Sunday, the church was all but empty. 2. Accordingly, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Discernment

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointed With Fresh Oil

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 3, 2016

I don't like things that are stale. They taste sour, limp, bitter, etc. Many Christians are stale! They got the Spirit years ago, but none lately. God wants us to have a FRESH experience of the Spirit. He promises us FRESH OIL!

ANOINTED WITH FRESH OIL Ps. 92:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: JUST TO BE SURE 1. Ever since Emma joined her church's choir, she'd been singing in her kitchen while preparing dinner. But strangely, whenever she started singing, her husband Joshua opens the front door and stood on the doorstep. 2. Emma ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God