Sermons on Knowing Christ:

Show Yourself Worthy....

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 17, 2020

......your career success/ promotion/increment depends on proving yourself worthy for promotion. Is it not?

Show yourself worthy...... 1 Kings 1:52:”And Solomon said, 52 Solomon said, "If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs will fall to the ground; but if wickedness is found in him, he will die." Wow, this above statement of king Solomon floored me! Before his death, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Anything Good Come Out Of...?

Contributed by John Pingel on Jan 16, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Epiphany II John 1: 46 "Nazareth? Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. “Can anything good come out of….?” You fill in the blank. This phrase—“Can anything good come out of?”—is found within the story of Jesus calling his first disciples, John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021

A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Thieves Never Prosper

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 29, 2021

There is an apposite saying that: “Thieves Never Prosper.”

Henry George, an American political economist and journalist once remarked: “There are only three ways by which any individual can get wealth - by work, by gift or by theft. And, clearly, the reason why the workers get so little is that the beggars and thieves get so much.” John 10:10 states: “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9, John 10:8, Leviticus 19:13

Moses Returns To Egypt Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 4, 2022

Moses didn't want this call to deliver Israel from oppression. It was 40 years ago he stepped out to take on the role of deliverer. It wasn't God's will at that time and the plan failed. Now 40 years later he has a fear to try again.

Receiving a call to serve God is never enough. We must respond in obedience. There was a very dramatic call experience for Moses. We know it as the burning bush call. Each person has a unique call of God, but the burning bush call for Moses stands out. What does not stand out in Moses’ call are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need Bit & Bridle?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2022

Imagine for a moment what it would feel like to be a horse and have a bit put in your mouth and a bridle put around your head! Yet God says in this passage that He will resort to something like that if you won’t listen to Him, so that you will find the way of salvation.

“DO YOU NEED BIT & BRIDLE?” Ps. 32:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. 2. "Johnny," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

Mountain Stream.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 18, 2021

Out text tells us to stay away from those that can cause us trouble. Then several things are explained about this. Giving things to stay away from.

Sermon Title: Mountain Stream. Scripture Text: Psalms 1:1-6 Psalm 1 NLT 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not     follow the advice of the wicked,     or stand around with sinners,     or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Challenge Of Dealing With Conflict: 5 Styles Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner.

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. This is a tough challenge for my generation. We tend to want to flee, and run ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

When God Speaks

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 1, 2021

When God Speaks are you listening? When we focus on the benefits of living for God, who speaks to us, we ought to be the happiest people on Earth.

When God Speaks Acts 9:1-7 (KJV) And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:10-11, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Daniel Part Ii - Passing The Tests Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018

In crisis Daniel runs to God in prayer. For Daniel God alone is in control.

INTRODUCTION • In the life of Daniel you see several things we all need to be life giving: o Convictions that steer his journey, o Integrity that lives out his convictions, o Courage that causes him to pass the tests he faces, o Prayer that is a lifeline to his Father’s heart, o Prophecy that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Sweetness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 4, 2018

The judgment of God seems sweet when we think of the eradication of evil from the world. But how bitter the judgment will be when it comes. God’s job is judgment. Our job is love.

CHAPTER 10 1. And I saw another powerful angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and with a rainbow on his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2. and having in his hand a small book laying open, and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Quiet Strength

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2019

We often associate loudness with strength. But God disproves this misconception.

Quiet Strength 1 Kings 19: 9-14; Isaiah 30:15 Tonight, I want to talk about quiet strength. It almost seems to be human nature to think that being loud denotes strength. I have known a number of people over the years that think that the louder they are, the stronger they appear to be. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Good Samaritan?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

Sometimes the most 'Christian' person is one who does not follow Jesus, but cares for his fellow man

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he said, what must I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? What do you read there? He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal