Sermons on Jerusalem Council:

Remember The Cross

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2016

1) Passover Remembrance: (Luke 22:14–18) and 2) Communal Remembrance (Luke 22:19–20)

For the Remembrance Day celebrations, this past Friday, veterans, and those of the general public, gathered to remember and pay tribute to those who served their country and those who continue to serve. Etched in the stone monuments before them are the battles and casualties of the loved ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Other

Resurrection Joy! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

We are going to go through a couple chapters of Scripture from the Gospel of John that takes us from the crucifixion of Jesus to His resurrection from the grave.

A quote from C.S. Lewis says, “Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us…like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm In Need Of Resurrection - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

Because of the Resurrection, the Christian lives spiritually—our sins have been forgiven, paid in full! The Resurrection is the receipt that is proof that the price has been paid!

A group of 4-year-olds was gathered in a Sunday School class in Chattanooga. The teacher looked at the class and asked this question: "Does anyone know what today is?" A little girl held up her hand and said, "Yes, today is Palm Sunday." The teacher exclaimed, "That's fantastic, that's wonderful. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even If God Does Not Deliver Us We Will Not Bow Pt 2 Who Is The 4th Man? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The Fourth Man awaits you in the furnace of affliction and will preserve you from the flame of the heat. God never leaves his beloved stranded. He forever protects them from the smell of smokes. Be committed for the fire will only loosen the bondage.

EVEN IF GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW. (PART 2) WHO IS THIS FOURTH MAN? DANIEL 3: 14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? 15 Now if ye be ready that at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Jehovah's Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

The miraculous occurred with Jehovah defeated death in Zarephath.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 04 Jehovah’s Power over Death TEXT: 1 Kings 17:17-24 1 Kings 17:17-24 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. [18] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 6, 2017

A sermon on faith - Advent 2 - Year B or just a Sermon on Faith In our passages the LORD reveals to us the path of faith - 1. Faith leads us to confession and repentance 2. Faith leads us to being Transformed 3. Faith leads us to Action

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 Theme: Second Advent - Year B Title: The Path Faith Leads In our passages the LORD reveals to us the path of faith - 1. Faith leads us to confession and repentance 2. Faith leads us to being Transformed 3. Faith leads us to Action - Living Out a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Why I Believe In Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016

This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Giant Of Money Problems

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2013

This sermon helps us to understand the difference between standard of living and quality of life and how we need to know this when it comes to money.

The Giant Of Money Problems Calvary 5-18-13 Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Matthew 6:19-24 I am indebted to Andy Stanley for his sermon on Breathing Room for some of the concepts and ideas in this message. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Let me tell you briefly how Pentecost Sunday came out in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving In The New Testament

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

The purpose of giving was a matter of the heart and God wanted His people to give out of their love for Him. It did matter what percentage was given to God or how much was left over after giving to Him

Giving In The New Testament Luke 12:21 – “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." The purpose of giving was a matter of the heart and God wanted His people to give out of their love for Him. It did matter what percentage was given to God or how much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Giving In The New Testament

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

The purpose of giving was a matter of the heart and God wanted His people to give out of their love for Him. It did matter what percentage was given to God or how much was left over after giving to Him.

Giving In The New Testament Luke 12:21 – “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." We have just completed a study of giving in the Old Testament. It may seem a bit unfair when we read about all the giving that was required of the Israelites. Why did God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:21

Denomination: Charismatic

And The Winner Is...esther! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013

In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:2-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up...never, Never, Never! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The only people God can’t use are those who quit. In the Christian life, it’s not how you start the race, but whether or not you FINISH the race.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started our examination of God’s Law of the Harvest: You Pick What you Plant. If you plant selfish seeds according to your sinful nature, you’ll reap of bumper crop of misery. But if you plant seeds of the Spirit, you’ll experience a bumper crop of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Planning The Trip Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Almost everyone goes through life with a partial sense of dissatisfaction. We’re looking for the “it.” And we’re not even sure what the “it” is.

INTRODUCTION This is the first message in a new series I’ve entitled “Heaven: An Insider’s Guide.” When you plan a trip to visit a new city or a new country, you want to have an insider, a local resident, give you information as you plan your trip. When it comes to Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Activity Guide Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Get ready for the most amazing new heaven and new earth, more beautiful and bountiful than you can ever imagine. That’s where we’ll be living for eternity. And once you understand the things we’ll be doing in Heaven, there’s no way it can be boring.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in the series “Heaven: An Insider’s Guide.” Next Sunday, Joel Rosenberg will be here and he’ll be giving you more information about how to get to heaven. Then on Easter Sunday, two weeks from today, I’ll conclude this series ...read more

Denomination: Baptist