Sermons on Last Days Lifestyle:

If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020

If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Ewe Lamb

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020

Greed or avarice is an insatiable hunger for something that you are hotly pursing, that eventually takes you to the path of total disaster

Little ewe lamb 2 Samuel 12: 1”Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, "There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor.” David had done atrocious and heinous crime of adultery and astutely planned murder of Uriah; however, for around 9 months, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Weeds

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 14, 2020

This parable may very well be one of the most important teachings for the church to hear in helping us to understand the nature of our witness for good in the world.

The Problem of Weeds Read Matthew 13:24-30 Everyone who has ever farmed or gardened, or taken care of a lawn, is only too familiar with the vexing reality of weeds. Weeds are essentially a mundane example of the fall of Creation and the presence of sin in the world. The dictionary defines them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 19, 2020

When we reflect on the spirituality of giving we realize that we have a deep NEED to give.

October 18, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 145:1-9; Philippians 1:3-11 Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For the past several weeks we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Avoid Seeing God Move In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2020

Jesus' healing on an invalid suffering for 38 years provides an interesting example of ways that we sometimes miss out on what God is willing to do in our lives.

HOW TO AVOID SEEING GOD MOVE IN YOUR LIFE: 1. CONSIDER IT TOO LATE. - John 5:5. - Life has a way of beating us down. Especially when we are continually pummeled over many years. - This invalid had been there for nearly four decades. It’s hard not the lose your hope by that point. - Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

16 The Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 5, 2020

This is the 16th of 31 devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about the futile effort of the sailors to row through the tempest.

# 16 – The Futile Effort Jonah 1:13 – “Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them.” Nevertheless The word, ‘nevertheless,’ gives us a glimpse that they are going to pursue something other than what Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Merry Christmas Mr. Grinch!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 7, 2020

This message is from Hebrews 1:1-3 and begins with a look at two famous Christmas characters; Mr. Scrooge and Mr. Grinch

Hebrews 1 ...Merry Christmas Mr. Grinch Introduction – If you enjoy Christmas movies you have likely seen the classic move, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." listen to a few lines from the song, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We obey human authority, not just out of fear, but for the Lord's sake. Peter says this is to be the motivating power behind Christian submission. Good citizenship is a service to God, and it is to bring glory to God.

Christians in general and Baptists in particular have played important roles in the patriotism of America. One of the finest patriotic hymns is My Country Tis Of Thee. It was written in 1832 by a Baptist clergyman named Samuel Francis Smith. The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was written in 1892 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Lord Build Me In Action Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

We live by faith in God. But what use is our faith if we don’t actively live it out? Just like the boy who is afraid, in the burning building, he can’t see his father below with his arms wide open, but he believes that he is there. He has faith that his dad is there even though he cant see.

"One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Away From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 8, 2021

We've followed our leader from the Jordan to a tomb. Now what?

Our series’ focus this quarter has been on “following our leader.” We’ve watched and experienced through his disciples’ eyes and ears what He did and said. Clearly they were meant to learn and imitate Him. So are we. We’ve followed all the way from the Jordan river where Jesus’ earthly ministry and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2021

You are not unworthy, you are not unloved, you are not incapable, and you are not a disappointment. Hear these words today. You are blessed, you are holy, you are loved, you are capable, and you are strong. Because you are a child of God.

Do You Know Who You Are? “I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous and your works, and that my soul knows very well.” - Psalm 139:14 Maya Angelou, an American poet and Civil Rights Activist, once said “When I found that . . . I was a child of God, when I understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Lord Is On Your Side

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 23, 2021

Having the Lord on your side, gives you the confidences that you are more than a conqueror

In life I’ve had my share of up’s and down. I’ve had my share of let downs, by family, friends and even constituents. But through it all I’m glad to know that when others have let me down, that’s when I know that the Lord is on my side. How many of you can make that declaration this morning that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Which Branch Do You Want To Be?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 28, 2021

As we think about Jesus being The Vine, this sermon challenges us to think about our relationship with Christ and how we move into closer relationship through our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. One thing that I am not is green-fingered, I know how to mow a lawn, and how to pull up weeds, although if I’m being honest they are more likely to be flowers, and I know that roses should be pruned. I don’t know why this is the case, I just ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Scattered Church Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 30, 2021

The past year has seen the church "scattered" from our traditional routines and practices. What do we do now?

The Scattered Church Following the Spirit / Samaritans; Simon the magician converts; Philip (evangelist) / Acts 8:1–25   • Lots of changes in this COVID era and what is becoming the post-COVID world. • How we work, go to the dr., shop, visit with folks, go to school, even “go to church” has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4, Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Responsibility Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rev. William J. Wyne on Jun 9, 2020

**This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. "Our challenge in this season is to be the light, not just on Sunday, but daily."

**This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy (Ps. 107:2). There is an old song that the church sang that said, “If we ever needed the Lord, we sure need Him now. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Baptist