Sermons on Last Call:

Gathering For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 16, 2023

Since the beginning of time, God, the divine Creator, has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together.

Message Title: “Gathering for Encouragement” Text: Ephesians 3; Hebrews 10 Since the beginning of time, God has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together. And it’s good. • Gen. 1:9, And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-12, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 10, 2023

The Whole Chapter.

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-31. *From John 13:33 to the end of chapter 16, Jesus spoke words of encouragement to His eleven remaining Apostles. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). *The cure for troubled hearts is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Real Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. We have been hearing a lot during the past year about “FAKE NEWS.” 1. FAKE NEWS is either a news story that has been completely FABRICATED or EMBELLISHED to the point where there is very little TRUTH left in the story. 2. I am always double-checking NEWS STORIES that I see on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection In Captivity Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

God will never forsake His own. In captivity, God will protect the righteous from evil rulers so their captivity will be no more than they can stand. Look at the life of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Let us begin a study of the book of Daniel to understand the protection of righteous Hebrew children during the captivity. God has always promised to his righteous he would always be with them in time of peril. The very nature of man is to wonder or worry about their future. When under stress, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30, Daniel 1:1-18, Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2023

The blessed and steadfast follower of God delights in God’s Word.

INTRODUCTION • TODAY AS WE DIVE INTO THE SECOND MESSAGE IN OUR SERIES, “THE BIBLE: PRIORITIZING GOD’S WORD IN OUR LIVES,” WE WILL FOCUS ON THE BLESSING OF THE WORD. • LIFE OFFERS SO MANY OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES. • WE HAVE TO EVALUATE WHAT WE WILL RECEIVE BACK WHEN WE INVEST OUR TIME, TALENTS, AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 8 - The Blessing Of Selfless Giving Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 27, 2023

We live in a world that prompts us to be self-centered and individualistic. What does God expect of us? This sermon will teach us about giving the way that is pleasing to God.

We read in Acts 4:32, “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.” (ESV) One of the key reasons for the tremendous growth of the early church was that the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, John 3:16, John 10:25-37, Acts 20:35, Matthew 27:59-60, Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57, Mark 15:43, Luke 23:50, John 19:38, 1 John 4:18, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Revelation Study Series 16b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 16b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) 02.27.22 Message… Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights He fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 11, 2023

Everyone experiences storms in life. Storms are miserable. They are dangerous. But Jesus wants us to be calm in them. And they provide almost unique opportunities to learn to trust Jesus.

The story of Jesus and his disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee is short. But it has a huge amount to teach us. I’d like to show you a little video clip of an actual storm on Lake Galilee so you can get an idea of what that storm might have been like. [Video clip.] Jesus and his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Summer: A Foretaste Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2022

Summertime with all its bountiful pleases is the very best time to seek first the kingdom of God by taking time to be holy and by inviting Him to plant furrows of righteousness in one's heart!

Spiritual Rhythm Summer: A Foretaste of Heaven Revelation 22:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Summertime is a glorious time of “fruit, warmth, light, rest, play, wonder, festival, joy, reunion, and holidays” (113). It is a time to walk on the beach and let the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons To Thanks God Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022

The passage that we read today tells us about three changes that God brings into our lives. It says that we should thank God for these changes that He brings to our lives.

Three Reasons to Thank God Give Thanks Part 2 John 3:1-15 Today, we are continuing our message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God is always holy, just, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Why Not Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2022

In the words of the martyred missionary, Jim Elliott, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” 5 Reasons we are a why not church.

Being A Why Not Church. Psalm 37:1-6, 34 This notice appeared in the window of a coat store in Nottingham, England: We have been established for over 100 years, and have been pleasing and displeasing customers ever sense We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of government ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-6, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Creator's Wisdom Manifest In Creeping Things: Genesis Day 5 & 6

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

This study will: 1. Reveal the glory of God in the things He has made (Rom. 1:20). 2. Expose the flaws & delusions in evolutionary theory (I Cor. 1:19-21; 3:19). 3. Set us Free from a hopeless life of materialism by God's truth (John 8:32).

The Creator’s Wisdom manifest in Creeping Things Genesis Day 5 & 6 This study will: 1. Reveal the Glory of God in the things He has made (Rom. 1:20). 2. Expose the flaws & delusions in evolutionary theory (I Cor. 1:19-21; 3:19). 3. Set us Free from a hopeless life of materialism by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Message #1: God Made Them Male And Female Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 12, 2023

We have been created in the image of God - which includes both male and female! This sermon will be an exploration of human sexuality from the standpoint of God’s creation. The Biblical account of creation has timeless lessons. Notice the words from our keynote scripture:

So, God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27 INTRODUCTION: We have been created in the image of God - which includes both male and female! This sermon will be an exploration of human sexuality from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:28, Matthew 19:4-6, Matthew 23:28-30, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 11:11-12, Ephesians 5:28-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Want To Grow, Examine What You Think You Know

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023

Give God the glory for all you are and all you will be. Let us look inside ourselves and find the person God created us to be. If you know yourself, more power to you, but we still need to examine ourselves, if for no other reason than that is what God told us to do. Examine Yourself!

When you know who you are in Christ, you can easily follow the Lord’s Way and Truth. Some of you think, “That’s too hard.” However, I ask the Holy Spirit to bring to your remembrance that Jesus, Himself, said: “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt. 11:30, NIV). If things are hard for some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:40, Galatians 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:28-32

Denomination: Other