Sermons on Life Is A Struggle:

The Great Feast

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

But the message of this parable applies to the lost sinners of today. • And that message is that God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” • Nothing else needs to be done it’s all been taken care of • I took care of all the preparation for the party

Have you ever been blessed by being one of the privileged • Where you have been able to do something most others can’t? • Backstage Read Luke 14 The Parable of the Great Feast • Being Blessed is how this story starts out • A man makes a comment that what a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Chase Your Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2015

To show that GOD our ALEPH-TAV chases and defeats our enemies for us as we continue to fear the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you chasing your enemies? Yes. Reverential fear is only due the LORD. Matthew 10:28 Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2015

3 important truths about being a citizen of heaven (Seed thought from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is, pgs. 109-112; outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's John Stensrud under title: Characteristics of Christian Citizenship)

HoHum: Young children, a sister and a brother, in a patriotic family were playing church together. The boy recited at the end of the mock church service, “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” The girl continued in a strong voice, “and the republic for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Greater Than John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you greater than John? Yes. Matthew 11:11 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:11 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Confidence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show that JESUS is our Confidence Personified and He will keep, protect and preserve us from dangers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence? Yes. JESUS is my Confidence. Proverbs 3:26 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our Confidence Personified and He will keep, protect and preserve us from dangers. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 3:26 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

-Love is one of the main themes of Advent. Love comes from God. God Himself is love. Why did God send us a Savior? Love! John 3:16 – For God so loved the world…. Jesus is God’s expression of love to us!

The Greatest of These… 1. This is love… 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“who Do You Say That I Am?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2014

We learn three truths as we consider our Lord's dialogue with Simon Peter when He asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

When Jesus asked this question of His disciples, it was Peter who provided the answer Jesus wanted to hear. In what Jesus said to Peter afterwards, we learn three valuable truths. 1. Knowing Christ comes from the revelation of God - v. 17 Many today say they know who Jesus is. But what they say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

After Death, Then Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prepared for death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 (Amplified Bible) 9:27 And just as it is appointed for [all] men once to die, and after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Church? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon that begins a series on the community of the church (Material adapted from introduction of Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, from College Press)

HoHum: It’s popular today to meet with friends at a coffee shop and call it “church.” In some cases it is but most of the time it isn’t. It’s difficult to stand in defense of the church when there are so many examples of dysfunctional churches around us. But ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Maternal Heart Of God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 12, 2014

Mothers Day sermon on the comfort and compassion of God, which is described in Scripture as a mother's love.

I was having coffee with a few fellow Army chaplains, and we started telling “mother-in-law jokes.” One of the chaplains was just sitting quietly, listening to our dumb jokes. He finally spoke up: “Well you know, my wife’s mother-in-law is pretty nice.” Since ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joel, The Simple Man Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 14, 2014

Don’t overcomplicate it by expecting God to move in a certain way; just expect Him to move, and listen for His voice. What comes next just may surprise you.

Time is something that has always fascinated me. As a kid I would always love to watch time travel movies like Back to the Future and TV shows like Dr. Who. I very rarely can be seen without wearing a watch of some sort. One of the things that has always fascinated me about time is that an hour ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Favor

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

Isaiah 53 1Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? The Doctor says, “You are going to die.” Isaiah 53:5 ….and with his stripes we are healed. The enemy says, “I will destroy you.” Isaiah 54: 17No weapon that is formed

THE FAVOR OF GOD – Challenging the circumstances Proverbs 8: 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Then to Potifhar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea - You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 23, 2014

So what are we supposed to do if God calls us to do something that doesn’t make a lick of sense? Trust in God.

All throughout the Bible, we can see that God liked to ask His people to do things that just didn’t seem to make sense. Here are a couple of examples: In the desert, God first asked the Israelites to give Him the first and the best of their crops and herds. If you’re a farmer, this ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Chosenness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

We will persevere in tough times because we know that we are chosen by God (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs. 363-367)

HoHum: Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. “You don’t have any real parents,” one boy stated. Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents are stuck with you, but my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ