Sermons on July:

The Gift Of Enjoying Life

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2014

The ability to enjoy life’s blessings with intensity is a gift from God, yet, like eternal life, many will not receive that gift.

The Gift of Enjoying Life Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 1. The Wildcat Creek here in Kokomo, IN begins building momentum on the east near the town of Phlox. According to Neil Laymon of the Wildcat Guardians, The Mud Creek, Turkey Creek and a third Creek (Grass Creek) are separate ground-fed streams that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Genesis: The Progressive Revelation Of God”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jul 21, 2018

"’In the beginning" refers to the dateless past, it is the introduction to the Bible and all of history, because it marks the boundary between time and eternity.

Gen.1:1-15 Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. v2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. v3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. v4 And God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We The Wheat . . Or The Weeds?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

Parable of the Wheat and the Tare

Today’s Gospel is from Matthew 13:24-30. In it, Jesus tells another parable, one of his many stories that has special meaning. It says: God’s kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal

When You Have To Do What You Don’t Want To Do Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2017

God and His Word may dictate that we do things we would rather not do or be involved in unpleasant situations we would rather avoid. It is when we obey but don’t feel like obeying that we really honor God the most.

When You Have to Do What You Don’t Want to Do (2 Kings 8:1-15, 9:1-10, 13:14-25) 1. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reaction: Mixed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2017

The crowd did not seem to understand what was taking place until someone said, “They must be drunk.” The faction that held this opinion and began to disrespect the apostles was made up of the natives of Judea and Jerusalem, and probably the scribes. . .

July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.A.1.c: The Reaction: Mixed Acts 2.12, 13 (KJV) 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Caused By Oppression Is Reversed By Divine Judgment Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 16, 2017

Part 15 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food" (Prov. 28:3). "Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor" (Prov. 28:8). Having studied God’s principles on poverty and prosperity thus far in Proverbs, the question ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:3, Proverbs 28:8, Proverbs 15:16, Exodus 20:25, Deuteronomy 23:19, Leviticus 25:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

John 14:6 - The Singularity Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016

This sermon was preached as a prelude to baptism. Jesus left absolutely no doubt that He was, is and always will be the only way to the Father in spite of the rising tide of public opinion.

=John 14:1-9 – please open your Bibles to the Gospel of John chapter 14. Of course we know that Gospel actually means “Good News!” John 14:6-7 was our memory scripture this past July, August, September Because we are baptizing Christopher today I thought it would be a good idea ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Bear Witness Boldly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013

Persecution, boldness, our message, courage

BEAR WITNESS BOLDY Revelation 10 & 11 (p 866) July 14, 2013 These two chapters can be hard to understand. How can they help me in my Christian Life… first notice the main characters: Read Revelation 10: 1-11, John is the featured character in chapter 10…but in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

5 Steps for Future Success According to the Faith of Joshua

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9 July 8, 2012 A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Questions They Need Us To Ask Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Being ready to give a defense for the reasons we believe, also be prepared to ask the right questions.

questions they need us to ask June 26, 2011 2 Cor 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION During a televised presidential campaign debate in 1984, Henry Trewhitt of The Baltimore Sun posed his question to Ronald Reagan: "You already are the oldest president in history, and some of your staff say you were tired after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Genesis 24 - How To Find The Right Person For Me - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 10, 2011

What is it that sets Rebekah apart? Perhaps it is that although Kate marries prince William, who in the future will be crowned the king of England, Rebekah marries Isaac from whom will come Jesus, who in the future will be acknowledged as the Prince of Pe

Genesis 24 - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR ME - Part 5. Both have beautiful jewelry, except that one has a sapphire ring on her finger and the other wears a nose ring. One woman arrives to her wedding in a limousine. The other on a camel. One veils her face as she walks the aisle of a huge ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012

Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

God Desires The Fellowship Of His Children, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 3, 2007

God desires that ongoing and open fellowship exist between him and his children. The need of the hour is that the children of God might hear their heavenly father speaking to them.

Message series, Recognizing the voice of God God desires the fellowship of his children Part 1 Text: John 10:1-5, 22-27 Opening: 1. Read opening story attached about lady w/prophesy for pastor A. What is the desperate need of the hour in which we live? 1. Amid all the voices ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Honoring Freedom's Warriors

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Honoring those,in our national history, both past and present and those in the scriptures who lived their lives for a cause greater than themselves.

Honoring Freedom’s Warriors Text: Heb. 11:1-2, 24-27, 32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th. It is right and fitting that we celebrate and honor those who were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom. 2. While we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

"Keep On Keepin On Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 24, 2014

No matter how fiery and many the arrows of the evil one are know that God will fight and protect you in His power, Grace and Mercy.

The Ultimate Decision July 24,2014 I received a quote from one of our Warriors about the devotionals we have been doing on the church getting back together as One. Trisha wrote “Simplify To Unify” I like that. In life a lot of times we make things too complicated. We talk things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32