Sermons on Keep Courage In Life:

The End Is Near

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 2, 2015

We must remember that this earthly life is not all that there is. We must keep looking beyond our earthly life, which is passing away. We must remain invested in the world in order to do the work God has given us to do.

Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Anglican

Sticky Fingers Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:19, Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Can You See The Manger?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008

This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Servant King

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 9, 2009

This is an overview of the gospel of Mark, with particular emphasis upon Jesus’ work in Mark, Peter and others. It shows that fears and failing need not be fatal, and that redemption and restoration are central to God’s plan.

The Servant King Text: Mark 10:45 Introduction: When I was not long saved, my wife, who was no relation at the time, gave me a little book by John Blanchard called, “Read, Mark, Learn.” by John Blanchard. It was really a book for new Christians, and I can tell you I enjoyed reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Balance"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

What does this passage say to us as his disciples now living 2000 years later? This is what this passage tells us.  Spiritual growth was not only a priority in the life of Jesus, it was everything.  Jesus taught us how to live a balanced life

“Finding Balance” Luke 2:41-52 When we look at the life of Jesus and what the Bible tells us about Him we quickly notice that the majority of what we know is from his adult life…those 3.5 years He spent in ministry. There is of course the story of his birth. Also in the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Better At The Beach

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

On vacation by the beach we wake up pretty much stress free… No Alarm clocks... No Crazy Agenda's... No voice mails... No Emails...No worries... Just do what you want to do when you want to do it.

It's All Better At The Beach Pastor Timothy Porter Text: INTRODUCTION: You know how it is when we are on vacation espically at the beach. We are on island time, and we're only worried about what Jimmy Buffet would do b/c it's 5 o'clock somewhere. You say things like ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The Man That Endureth Temptation: Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

It is trials and tribulation in a Christian’s life that refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon the Lord.

Tom Lowe 1/24/2021 Text: James 1:12 (KJV) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. INTRODUCTION It is trials and tribulation in a Christian’s life that refines our trust in God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

'rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction.'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2021

'Rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction'. John chapter 6 verses 25-40. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: Satisfy our curiosity? (vs 25) Question #2: How can we satisfy/please God (vs 28)? Question #3: Will you satisfy our eyes by showing us a miracle? (vs 30b) Question #4: Will you keep on satisfying us with food?? (vs 34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Wherever you go in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Buried With Christ, Raised With Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 22, 2021

Because of our acceptance of and identification with Jesus in our baptism, we have reason to rejoice! That's what Romans six tells us.

Alba 9-19-2021 BURIED WITH CHRIST, RAISED WITH CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 Way back in 1854, the 61-year-old Sam Houston of Texas fame was baptized by a Baptist minister named Rufus C. Burleson at Rocky Creek near Independence, Texas. Houston had been known in his younger years as a rough living man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Thirsting For?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 4, 2023

Jesus knows every person is thirsty, that every human being has an emptiness in their life that can only be satisfied by the life that God offers.

We are continuing in our sermon series from the book of John and today we have come to the passage in John 7:37-41. Jesus was at the Feast of Booths - a joyful annual celebration where God’s people came together to thank Him for providing them with the current harvest and also to commemorate God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Faith is not just believing that Jesus can save; it's asking Him to do it.

Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute certainty that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Grows Good Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 27, 2014

God grows good things. We have choices to make, what we will sow and what we will reap.

Devotion for The Feast – May 27, 2014 – Matthew 13:24-43 Put up your hand if you’ve ever done much gardening. I used to think that the best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Kind To Your Mind

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 24, 2020

That is good that does us good

The words of Ephesians 4:29 and Philippians 4:8 admonish us to speak and think positive. I say, the opposites of the Phenomenal World divide into 2 categories, scientific opposites and moral opposites. The dry and the wet, the near and the far, the familiar and the unknown are examples of ...read more

Fellowship - Union With God Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 23, 2009

We have been confirmed, given courage, cleansed and called into fellowship, union with Almighty God through Jesus Christ His Son forever.

Fellowship - Union with God 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 Introduction We are in the midst of difficult times in this country and others. Financial crises are rampant around the globe. Some are even talking about economic collapse in many nations. It is a gloom and doom scenario. Everyone seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Christianity! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

A study of 1 John 1:1-2:3 will reveal to us what the particulars are of essential Christianity. particularly, what the three-fold essentials of eternal life are, or what Christianity is essentially about!

We are turning to 1st John today, the first epistle of John, and I will explain to you why we are after we read the first chapter and 3 verses of the 2nd chapter, and after I pray… Let’s pray…I read an article recently that grabbed my attention, but really introduced me to what unfortunately I ...read more