Sermons on Keep Score:

Folly Brings Downfall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022

Sometimes success hits our head and we rashly do things that are contrary to our character. Anybody listening? We need a pinch of failure, pain and humiliation NOW AND THEN in order to keep us grounded in God and His ways. Agree?

Opening your treasure to the enemy Isaiah 39:2”Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Endure For The Gospel

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 27, 2022

Using Jeremiah's struggle "not to quit" during a period of frustration, persecution, and exhaustion, we can learn to stand firm in adversity and allow God to empower us to keep living out and proclaiming the Gospel.

WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FAITH AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS DEMAND THAT WE BE MORE TOLERANT, SENSITIVE, PROGRESSIVE AND INCLUSIVE. THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN IT HAS BEEN FOR PAST SOCIETIES, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ash Wednesday 2020 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2022

If God is love, and He certainly is, and if He became human so that we could, when we fall asleep for the last time, be swept up into the awesome beauty, truth, and goodness of the Trinity, then we should keep ourselves ready.

Ask Wednesday homily I beg you, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. If God is love, and He certainly is, and if He became human so that we could, when we fall asleep for the last time, be swept up into the awesome beauty, truth, and goodness of the Trinity, then we should keep ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Remember The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 7, 2022

Let our memory of the hand of the Lord in and through us inspire us in our present work and our walk with the Lord. When we remember we keep focused on our hope in Jesus Christ, straining toward what is ahead.

Intro There is a power in remembering significant events. Your wedding ring is a marker to remember the day of your marriage. The memory is further deepened when those who shared the moment with you, like the bridesmaids and groomsmen recount the stories from the wedding. The wedding photographer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2019

When God saved you, He gave you a new life, not a new law. As you yield to that life, you obey His law. Keep your mind centered on the things of the Lord and seek to please God in all things.

(25) The Blessing of Life Romans 8:1–11 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Temple And City Hand In Hand Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

In the process of rebuilding the wall Nehemiah also makes sure the city of Jerusalem is repopulated. God is not going to have in impact in this world unless we keep making the connection between the temple and the city. We cannot just be Sunday morning Christians.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/jexit-judah-comes-home/ Jexit: Judah Comes Home Temple and City Hand In Hand Nehemiah We have been looking at the lives of the returned exiles. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin who went into the Babylonian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

All We Like Sheep Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Solutions To Stress Series

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 5, 2023

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though?

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though? We have all probably at some point or another felt the crippling effects of stress. Studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

If The World Hates You!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2023

Jesus said, if the world hated Me, keep in mind it hate Me first! While not everyone faces physical violence, born again believers, who are not part of this world, can expect to be persecuted for Christ's name sake.

If the World Hates You John 15:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago the world received one of the best gifts ever given to humanity, a Babe lying in a manger! Despite lacking the “beauty of majesty to attract us to Him” (Isaiah 53:2), having no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Cannot Lie

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

In a world where people break promises and fail to keep their word, we serve a God who is completely trustworthy. The Bible makes it clear that God cannot lie. His words are true, His promises are sure, and His character is unchanging.

THE GOD WHO CANNOT LIE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" Supporting Texts: Titus 1:2, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 89:34, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Till He Comes

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 15, 2025

This message was adapted from a sermon found in an old periodical entitles "The Preacher's Goldmine". We should always be excited about the Second Coming of Christ and keep serving Him Till He Comes

Till He Comes Again Hebrews 9:27-28 Intro. Are you looking for the Second Coming of Christ. - The Rapture is next. John 14:1-3 “Ye believe in God…. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, Titus 2:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibility And Accountability In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 23, 2023

Having done a cost-to-benefit analysis of discipleship, we should every reason to pursue a closer, deeper relationship with God. So what keeps us from desiring purity and righteousness? Nothing less than the practice of sin.

Having done a cost-to-benefit analysis of discipleship, we should every reason to pursue a closer, deeper relationship with God. So what keeps us from desiring purity and righteousness? Nothing less than the practice of sin. Notice what the text tells us in 1 John 3:4-10: Everyone who makes a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Of The Contentious

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2022

A contentious spirit is like fire which burns up all that is good, and puts families, friends and co-workers at odds. This spirit finds a small fire of strife, kindles it and keeps feeding the issues which cause distrust, hatred or malice.

Fire Of the Contentious The Negative Influences of a Person Who Seeks Strife The King James Bible tells us “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to a fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” (Proverbs 26:21) “Contentious” (?????? ma?ôn) means to be argumentative, a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14