Sermons on Its Ours:

Divinely Redirected

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Apr 20, 2018

When a divine appointment becomes your redirections.

“Divinely Redirected” Divine appointments are often the beginning of a new direction. Acts 9:23-28 A Redirected Person Needs a Barnabas 1. Encouragement is powerful. 2. Someone who believes in you is even more important. Acts 9:29-31 The Holy Spirit’s Work 1. Building Confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-42

"They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

From Trash To Treasure Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is about the restoration that Jesus brings.

From Trash to Treasure – Acts 3:11-26 It was, is, and will be through Jesus that… 1. The lame man was physically restored – v. 11-16 (use antique illustration) 2. You can be spiritually restored – v. 17-20 Someone told of a church that believed in sinless perfection once you trusted Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A United Church Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Relationships Are Done Here Series

Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 24, 2002

“How Relationships Are Done Here!” - Working out Christlikeness within the relationships of a local church.

Christlikeness Displayed in the Church “How Relationships Are Done Here!” Colossians 3:12-17 I. God Does… 1. Chooses us (12) 2. Forgives us (13) II. We do Through His Power : 1. Put on a “heart of”: a. Compassion (12) b. Kindness (12) c. Humility (12) d. Gentleness ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability To Love The Unlovable

Contributed by Gary Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

I. Problem vs.

I. Problem vs.1 - With Hosea it was the adultery of Gomer A. Sin is our problem. B. We're like Gomer James 4:4, Rom 3:10, 3:23 C. Gomer gave lovers credit for properity 1. Hosea 2:5-7 - It was Hosea that proved for her. a. Does Christ wonder why we give credit to other people instead of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Chapter 3: Across The Newly Formed Childlike Biosphere Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

Christian answer to Evolution

However, one invariable ideology prophesies that the Big Bang of our universe was part of a deliberately initiated chain reaction of events. These events or supernatural occurrences spawned the birth of a lifeless barren sphere in the mist of the quiet chaotic universe. According to this ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Problem With Pride Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining pride in the life of a believer

1. The DESCRIPTION of Pride A. What is pride? 1) Proverbs 21:4 2) Pride is taking God’s glory for yourself 3) Pride occurs when we forget where our blessings come from B. Who does pride come from? 1 John 2:16 Isaiah 14:12-15 C. Why does pride tempt us? 1) Satan’s goal: remove God from the throne of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ, And The Christian Law Of Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

Members of one another, and loving the brethren as Christ loved us.

THE BODY OF CHRIST AND THE CHRISTIAN LAW OF LOVE. 1. Members one of another (Ephesians 4:25-32). All of our relationships within the body of Christ must be governed by the Christian law of love (Ephesians 4:2). One of the practical reasons given for “putting away the lie” (as the Greek of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Teaching Ministry Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 25, 2022

The Holy Spirit takes of the things of the Father and the Son, and opens them up to us.

THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. John 16:12-15. Jesus had many things still to teach His disciples, but before His resurrection they were not ready to receive them (John 16:12). We grow up by stages, moving from milk to prepared foods, to fulsome meat. The Holy Spirit came to impart ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

July 4th - My Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 6, 2025

A declaration and confession of my Dependence on Independence Day.

July 4th, 2025 – MY DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE. July 4th is our Nation's Independence Day. But we as a nation need to remember that our independence is DEPENDENT on CHRIST. Psalms 33:12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people HE has chosen as HIS own inheritance. As “We, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Servant Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 1: 19-34

John 1: 19-34 The Suffering Servant Messiah 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Serving God In The Pre-Marital Years

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012

God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their premarital years, provided they will be ready to make use of His provisions.

SERVING GOD IN THE PRE-MARITAL YEARS Study text: Eccles 12: 1 Eccl 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; - Is it really possible to serve God faithfully as a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stuck In A Rut? Lord Reveal The Ruts!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2019

Few can see the danger of spiritual ruts. Ruts are nothing more than an open ended grave. Are we prepare to allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the ruts that trap us? (Series)

STUCK IN A RUT? LORD REVEAL THE RUTS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) Investigate my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Genesis 3:6-12, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian Converted Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ.

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ. Conversion means to turn again to the ways of the Savior from the ways of self and sin. We are only born again once, but we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34