Sermons on Keep Us From Sliding:

Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013

How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians 1 An Inheritance From God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 20, 2020

This sermon is about the inheritance that God gives us as described by Ephesians 1.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 18 April 2020 Ephesians 1: Inheritance from God Introduction Have you ever received an inheritance? Perhaps you’ve had a friend or relative leave you something in their will upon their death. Perhaps it was a rich relative and you received a very ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2010

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS (April 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) BACKGROUND TO THE CRUCIFIXION: “26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when Pilate had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-33

Denomination: *other

Grace From Galatians (4-19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

As children, our parents told us things that they felt were best for us, but we often thought we knew more than they did.

Isn’t it amazing how children, in the short time they have been here on earth, seem to think they are able to accumulate more knowledge than us old timers who have been around 60 or 70 years? But in all fairness, I have met some parents whose children were smarter than they were, and that does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Safe From Secret Traps Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2020

Unknowingly we walk into traps that the evil one sets for us. The traps of offence are well hidden. It happens everywhere, at home, at office and even at Church..... Here is a great message on identifying such traps and escaping them in order to save our souls.

Keep me Safe from Secret Traps We read in Psalm 91:3, “The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases.” (CEV) In this study we will meditate on this part of the verse mentioned above, where the Lord assures us that He is able to keep us safe from falling into secret traps. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Other

What Provokes Us To Follow And What Provokes Us Not To Follow?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 23, 2012

The sermon shares what provoked the disciples to follow and what provoked some to discontinue their following of jesus.

John 6:59-69 1. First let’s look at what provoked them from not following Jesus 60On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" A. Partiality to other Beliefs provoked them from not following “I f Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Methodist

Ressurection Of Jesus, Does It Make A Difference To Us?

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

if jesus rose from the dead then it should make a difference to how we live, we don’t serve a dead prophet but a living Lord

On the third day he rose again Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus – what does it mean for his followers. Emotions Fear one – dead things hang around graveyards Fear is one of the major reactions to the resurrection Fear because things aren’t supposed to come to life in graveyards. Scooby Doo. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

God will give us our daily bread without our prayers, but we pray in this petition that we will receive these gifts from God with thanksgiving.

Matthew 6: 9-15, 25-34 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” INTRODUCTION We often talk about the red-letter questions that we are going to ask God when we see God face to face. Most of us have quite an extensive list, and I must confess that I have my own list. Having grown up with an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Unfailing Promises

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 20, 2016

GOD IS UNFAILING IN HIS PROMISES.

GOD’S UNFAILING PROMISES OBSERVATION: A JEWISH TRADITION SUGGESTS THE PROPHET JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR OF FIRST AND SECOND KINGS. THE BOOKS SPEAK TO A MORALLY DECLINING SOCIETY. SIMPLY STATED, OBEDIENCE TO GOD BRINGS BLESSINGS: UNFORTUNATELY, DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS DISASTER. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Us Waking Oh, Lord, And Guard Us Sleeping

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2021

We prepare for the Final Judgment by obtaining WISDOM - in Christ, not fearing sleep or wake.

11.7.21 Daniel 12:1–3 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Break Free From The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 29, 2022

Paul explains true Christian behavior. The old nature is dead. We are to accept Jesus as our Savior and put on the new nature. When we let Christ in our hearts, He changes us into what we should be.

Look Up: In verses 1-4: “For ye are dead.” Simply put, we died. We should have little desire for this world and what it has to offer. Our old nature has been removed. We that have been born again are dead to sin; its dominion has been broken. Our real home is in Heaven with Jesus. -- John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David The Warrior Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 21, 2024

David's experience as a warrior is unparalleled. There is a huge amount we can learn from him when it comes to fighting battles. The biggest lesson of all is that the decisive factor in a battle is God being with us.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to our series on ‘Learning from David’ and looking at the subject of ‘David the warrior.’ I thought we’d look at this subject this way. We’ll start by thinking about David and consider three questions. Did David fight? Why did he fight? And how did he fight? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sealed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true? How do we really know God is in earnest?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel