Sermons on Laying Down:

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2017

Spiritual truths can only be known by those who are born again believers!

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In this passage, Paul writes to the church of Corinth to explain how to discern what was wisdom from God versus that of this world. There were many false teachers. Were the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's Your Father? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

In response to the Jews accusations, Jesus answers that his testimony is valid, because he knows where he has come from and where he is going. He is the Son of God. Those who believe in him will listen to his words and obey them.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Meet Peter. He’s an average, Aussie bloke. Not long after he got married, he left a career in Sydney to move to the country and raised a family. Nearly twenty years in, his marriage fell apart. After a few dark years and some soul searching, Peter emerged ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican

Amos: The Shepherd Prophet Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 24, 2017

If you are being mistreated and taken advantage of by those who think themselves superior, then Amos is the prophet that you want in your corner. He is known as the "Champion of the Poor."

A. Do you ever read the “TOP TEN WORST” lists? ILLUSTRATION: The TOP TEN WORST DRESSED at the Academy Awards. The TOP TEN WORST MOVIES of the year. The TOP TEN WORST VACATION SPOTS in America. 1. We find these LISTS somewhat AMUSING, but what if there were a “TOP TEN WORST LIST” of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Micah: Judgment And Blessing Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 24, 2017

God takes Israel to court.

A. “Can you HEAR me now?” 1. That’s one of those COMMERCIAL CATCH PHRASES everyone knows. ILLUSTRATION: In 2001 Verizon Wireless hired 50 people to travel the country and test the company’s CELLULAR NETWORK. They each averaged 100,000 miles a year to ensure that the Verizon Network was as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All's Well That Ends Well

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 7

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (ECCLESIASTES 7) My wife once asked me, “Do you remember the story of the swimmer who gave up when she almost completed her swimming quest?” I remembered her first name but not her last name, but I found it on the internet for her, with this story: “On August 8, 1950, at ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus' prayer affirms his obedience to the Father; the father's glorification; the revelation of God in Jesus Christ; the choosing of the disciples; their unity; and the promise that their final destiny is to share in the glory of the Father

The Prayer of Jesus audio (5MB) John 17:1-26 The moment of Jesus arrest, trial and execution is fast approaching. Jesus has finished his teaching of the disciples. The hour has come. His work on earth is complete. So complete in fact that he can say with confidence at the end of ch16: "33Take ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017

A sermon examining certain troubles in the church that must be addressed.

Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Titus 1:10-16 Jesus is patient, forgiving, compassionate and merciful and for that we are thankful. But scripture proves that there are some things that He will not tolerate. In John Chapter 2, as the Passover drew nigh, Jesus and His disciples went to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Mile Is So Rewarding To Them That Know How.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 19, 2017

This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which used properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; and that is by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus traveled, a road that he want us to travel.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 19th February 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are from: Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Episcopal

A Godly Commitment Needed

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2017

This sermon is about making those commitments that are going to matter for all eternity. It deals with three major commitments we're asked to make entailing our will, finances, and agendas. It also talks about the barriers we set up to prevent commitment.

A Godly Commitment Needed Joshua 24:15 In 1519 Spanish explorer Cortez landed at Vera Cruz to begin his conquest of Mexico with only 700 men. Legend has it that before they set off into Mexico’s interior Cortez ordered the ships to be burned while his men watched their only means of retreat sink ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Full Disclosure Of The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2017

Paul's deep struggle concerning false teachers and false doctrines is one that continues today. We see some of the characteristics of false religions and cults and how the Church can be guarded against them.

Full Disclosure of the Mystery of God Colossians 2:1-5 We begin Chapter 2 of Paul’s letter to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Is The Opposite Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2017

Fear is the opposite of faith. Are you gripped by fear or do you have a confident faith in God? We are not to be controlled by fear. We are meant to live by faith not by fear. We are meant to have faith in God.

We continue in our series on Discovering your Destiny and today we are going to be thinking about how we can conquer our fears. ----- Dictionary.com defines fear in these ways: NOUN: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shack Heresy

Contributed by Les Puryear on Mar 6, 2017

This sermon examines some of the theological problems with the book and movie "The Shack."

"The Shack" Sermon Manuscript by Rev. Leslie Puryear Bethany Baptist Church, Gulf, NC March 5, 2017 2 Peter 2:1 – “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Deeper Faith

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Mar 12, 2017

This sermon addresses saving faith and mature faith

A Deeper Faith What is Faith? The Dictionary defines faith as: 1. 1a : allegiance to duty or a person : (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions acted in good faith 2. 2a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Miracle

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 7, 2015

Missing, or not accepting, the miracles in Jesus’ life will cause us to miss the miracles God wants to perform in ours.

The Grave Robber: Don’t Miss the Miracle
John 14:12

I’ve been reading a book called The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson. In this book, the author talks about the incredible power behind the seven miracles that Jesus performed in the Gospel of John, showing us how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist