Sermons on Joseph In Prison:

God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2017

God will give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle.

No More Than You Can Handle 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2017 Last weekend we considered the context of this text from Joshua 1: “Be strong and courageous” and learned 5 leadership lessons. • Submit to the Purposes of God • Seize the Promises of God • Stand on the Precepts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016

A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

“RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Other

How Can I Keep From Singing"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Role?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 5, 2017

In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. That Jesus came to take away sin 2. That Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. That Jesus will baptize us with the Holy Spirit

Scripture: John 1:29-42 Title: What is Our Role? Proposition: In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. Jesus came to take away sin 2. Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. Jesus will baptize us in the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Food Sign Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017

Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

(Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Your Destiny In Christ Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 11, 2016

God has a good plan for our lives and we can discover our destiny in Christ by making daily decisions in submission to His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the lesson we can learn from the last chapter of Ruth.

There is a vast difference between FATE and DESTINY. Fate is usually thought of as a predetermined course of events beyond the human control. A typical response of a person who believes in fate is resignation - if we can't change destiny, then why even try? Whatever happens, happens and we can't do ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2016

In “The Journey of Faith” from Psalm 23, we experience: 1) God’s provision (Psalm 23:1–3) and 2) God’s protection (Psalm 23:4–6).

Psalm 23:1–6. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Other

Soul Scrubbing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018

Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Eat!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 19, 2018

Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'.

LET'S EAT! INTRODUCTION: Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'. 1) Who wants bread? (John 6:25-36) In John 6, we see the story of when Jesus fed 5,000 plus with five ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, John 6:47-58, John 6:25-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel - Listening To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

If I want to hear God speak I must learn to listen

ENGAGE Many years ago, the United Nations gathered for a conference in New York City. During a lunch break, two of the participants decided to take a walk around the busy streets of New York City and grab a sandwich at a local deli. One of those men was a Native American who had spent much of his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rehoboam And Jeroboam – Too Much Me And Not Enough We Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Division occurs when there is too much me and not enough we

ENGAGE On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided” speech at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Although Lincoln ended up losing his bid to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, that speech would become, along with the Gettysburg Address, one of the best-known ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Primacy Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2017

God cares about prayer and all peoples.

The Primacy of Prayer Mark 11:12-25 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2017 Play clip from Jesus Video. Some struggle with this depiction of Jesus because He seems angry and harsh. After all, how does this line up with the Charles Wesley hymn: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Armed With Salvation Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

15th in a series on spiritual warfare exploring the protection of the helmet of salvation.

Paul instructs all believers to take up a protective helmet. in all these things, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, Ephesians 6:16 Why do we need this piece of armor? Satan continually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

My Journey Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018

We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? Scripture texts: James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Thesis: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational