Sermons on Knowing Christ:

“but God Was Not Pleased”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 3, 2015

This is a sermon about the powerful Treat the Poor and what it means to be working poor in a country with so much every thing. The Sermon is based on the interactions between David and Nathan around his killing of Uriah

Text “and sent Nathan to David. Nathan said to him, “There were two men in the same city—one rich, the other poor. The rich man had huge flocks of sheep, herds of cattle. The poor man had nothing but one little female lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up with him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Draw Near To God: Three Obstacles To Overcome

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2019

In our efforts to draw near to God, we have three things to overcome: myself with sinful nature; the world; the devil

“Draw Near to God” (James 4:1-10) 1/6/2019 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Accomplishes His Purposes Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2016

Nothing can thwart God's puposes. God accomplishes His purposes through us.

Power is a test of our character. When we are given the power to do what we want, what we choose to do will reveals WHO we really are. • Whoever leads has great power. And that’s what worries many. • That’s probably what makes the US Presidential election so tense. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion And Politics: We Must Talk About Them!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 31, 2016

Jesus kingdom is not from this world but he taught us to respect the ones in power. In history God uses His people to influence and free His people. As Christians we must fight for the right by all means necessary, spiritually and politically.

Religion and Politics: We must talk about them! Kelly Durant Nov. 2016 John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” 2. Why is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Proverbs 25 - Similitudes And Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 27, 2013

This is a verse by verse look at chapter 25.

We will now look at chapter 25. 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. Proverbs 25:1 (NASB) Hezekiah's story is told in 2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 29-32; and Isaiah 36-39. He was one of the few kings of Judah who honored the Lord. By contrast, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Sexually Induced Destruction-Sid Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

SATAN HAS UNLEASHED SEX DEMONS TO DESTROY MANKIND. UNFORTUNATELY MANY INCLUDING PASTORS AND CHRISTIANS ARE NOT CONSCIOUS OF THIS MENACE. BUT DAILY WE SEE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND NATIONS BEING DESTROYED BY SEXUAL IMMORALITY. READ THIS PLEASE.

BEWARE OF SEXUALLY INDUCED DESTRUCTION (SID)! “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Prov. 16:25 (NKJV) The subject of sex is rarely discussed freely in the open, but it is the most practiced secret of mankind. Because it is kept in secret and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A World Condemned: Pt. 2. When God Says Enough. Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

God is a God of grace and mercy. He delights in pursuing sinners! What could make this God give up on a man and hand him over to his sin? Our text begins the answer to this question. A holy God must judge sin.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 5: When God Says "Enough" November 11, 2012 Romans 1:24-27 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Perspective - Pt. 1 - Pain Perversion Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 1- Pain Perversion It has been said that there are only 2 things that are certain in life . . . death and taxes. However, I would add a third certain to that list. We know this is certain because it is a direct result of the choices and ramifications to those choices that Adam ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2014

God is speaking to us through our worship, in the songs we sing, the Scriptures read and the message delivered. What you will walk away with will be determined by how well you listen to God. What is necessary to listen well?

Listening to God I Samuel 3:1-10 Charles Stanley in a sermon from Nehemiah once asked, “How is it that two people can sit in the same pew, hear the same sermon about the same portion of Scripture, and walk away with two different reactions? One is joyful and the other unaffected.” God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A "Lot" Of Choices Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Lot's poor choices give us a negative example for life.

A “Lot” of Choices Genesis 13:1-12 • We have a lot of choices in this life. • Everyone remembers the choice Joshua laid out for the Israelites. • Jos 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 16, 2014

Whenever someone speaks from the Bible it is as if Jesus himself speaks to us. Listen!

What makes for a good movie? Heart-stopping chase scenes with big explosions? Is it action like this that makes for a good movie? Well no, not by itself. You also need a good plot to go along with the action. And you can’t move a plot along very well if no one speaks in the movie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:16

Denomination: Lutheran

That Pentecostal Fire

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

How The Tongues of fire at Pentecost demonstrates the power of God. Fire is a biblical image of God.

That Pentecostal Fire Acts 2:1-4 Fire has long represented God and the presence of his Holy Spirit. (strike match or a lighter) One day as Moses was tending his father-in-law's sheep, he saw an amazing sight. A bush was on fire, yet it was not being consumed. As he approached this unusual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

A Messiah Who Cares Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2010

More than two thousand years later Jesus is still in the healing business.

A Messiah Who Cares Text: Matt. 15:29-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: One scholar has written that "in all three sections of the Jewish Scriptures... the image of Yahweh as healer is present as a central aspect of God's relationship to the covenant people" (Purdy, Systematic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Risk Taking Mission & Service Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Ministry to others is the heartbeat of the church and her people.

Risk Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generousity Recap the series.... Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk Taking Mission & Service, Extravagant Generosity = Service I. Don't Waste Your Life [video] "It's Not Too Late" - Do any of you think that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist