Sermons on Keep Going:

The Nike Factor

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 28, 2015

In all his obedience Jesus was standing in for us, doing for us what we could never do for ourselves.

“Just do it.” That’s the way Nike hopes to motivate us to “get back to sport,” as they put it, to get back in the game. “Just do it,” they tell us, and, of course, they also tell us: the best way to “do it” is to use their shoes and their gear. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Faithfulness. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2016

Faithfulness is something that God treasures in His followers.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • This week we will remember our wonderful, brave veterans on Veteran’s Day. • We are able to enjoy our freedoms because of brave men and women who answered the call of their country were willing to fight for and even die for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016

Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrogance Of Man Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016

Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 24, 2016

This is the second in my series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to continue our study of the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. We will focus our attention on the second article, which is: Jesus Christ Here is the description of this 2nd tenet of our faith: We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 25, 2016

Looks at the Coming Test for all believers in light of these last days.

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test Gen 25:27-34; Gen 28:27-37; Matt 4:1-10 (Part 2 of 2) Last week – America’s birthright blessing - Freedom We saw Esau … Despising Our Birthright Sold his birthright for a bowl of stew…for what he could get now That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“the Heavenly King For A Common Thief” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 26, 2016

John 18 includes Jesus' interrogation by Pilate and the exchange of Barabbas for our Lord.

6 26 2016 “The Heavenly King for a Common Thief” John 18: 28-40 Today we are taken into the Courtroom of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea and we witness Jesus’ interrogation leading to the order for Him to be crucified in John 18:28: “Then they led Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last War: Armageddon And The Middle East Crisis Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 1, 2016

Armageddon: How, who, when and where, you will be surprised to see how different it is, and remember, after this (after Armageddon) came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done! Rev 16:16-17.

Rev 16: 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. Imagine this: Iran explodes several missiles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Start At The Very Beginning Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2015

3 things from Genesis 1-3, one from each chapter (adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book: God, Marriage, and Family, chapter 2 Leaving and Cleaving, pgs. 31- 39)

HoHum: At Sunday school there were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Reform But Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

Jesus was not out to reform Judaism but to transform Judaism into something new. He was not out to give life to old form but to give life to a new form, a new way to God.

MATTHEW 9: 14-17 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] DON'T REFORM BUT BE TRANSFORMED [John 3:22-36/ Mark 7:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39] Here is another incident that goes along with the preceding 2 which shows Jesus in conflict with current opinion & practice. Jesus did not conduct His ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The King (Matthew) Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

Matthew shows Jesus as The King

It is fitting that the first verse of the first book of the New Testament, Matthew 1:1, identifies Jesus as the Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. These few words sum up the culmination of the entire Old Testament, and in them are the seeds from which the New Testament plan will grow. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 15, 2015

Message about overcoming inferior and the feeling of unworthy so we can witness.

Notes from: Sermon and Outline Bible for Romans & Utleys Commentary on Romans Title: For I am not ashamed of the gospel Theme: To show the importance of witnessing Text: Romans 1:16-17 “ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God