Sermons on Lifes Goals:

Revival Begins With Leadership

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2023

A short message on how revival begins with leadership and looks at three calls, a call to purity, a call to worship, and a call to service.

Revival Begins with Leadership 2 Chronicles 29   Revival is one of the main things we hear and pray for today. If I could, it is the one true desire of the church. Books have been written about revival: books on the history of revivals, the leaders of revivals, the laws and methods of revival, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

A Mountain Top Experience

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 15, 2023

The Transfiguration, yes is a moment of intimacy with God but more. If at Mt. Hermon demonstrates His power over the realm of Satan which began with Peter's confession "You are the Christ" and concludes with Jesus driving out the demonic from the boy.

In Jesus Holy Name February 19,2023 Matthew 19:1-5 Transfiguration Redeemer “A Mountain Top Experience” Almost everyone has a favorite bible story. When you think of all the bible stories you know…. Which is your favorite? I love this story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:3-18, Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Name That Heresy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2022

We are not called to allow false doctrines and prophets to flourish out of civility. In both Testaments, they were called out for the sake of the people and because it is the righteous thing to do.

"..Christians nowadays simply don't care about the prevalence of false doctrine, nor do they take seriously their duty to fight against apostasy. Instead they want a friendly atmosphere of open acceptance for everyone, tolerance of opposing ideas, and charitable dialogue with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:24, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthright (2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old Testament story about the Esau’s birthright that he surrendered to his brother Jacob is perhaps one of the best examples of this.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Our problems are man made; therefore they may be solved by men. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” There is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pastoral Challenge

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022

Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear When Fear Deceives

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2022

Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves.

Faith When Fear Deceives    Isaiah 36, 37 Introduction 1. Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves. Beginning Lyrics: When he told you you're not good enough,  When ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help With Our Battles With Temptations

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 13, 2023

there are several things in this text that we would do well to remember.

Help with our battles against Temptation (Luke 22:31-34 & 54-60) 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-60

Name That Heresy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023

We are not to keep silent when heresy is proclaimed. To be silent is to be a partner to it. Silence is not golden in this area.

"..Christians nowadays simply don't care about the prevalence of false doctrine, nor do they take seriously their duty to fight against apostasy. Instead they want a friendly atmosphere of open acceptance for everyone, tolerance of opposing ideas, and charitable dialogue with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:24, Judges 17:2, Jude 1:3, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Can You See Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 24, 2023

What happened on Easter morning according to John and how can it affect us today?

Can You See Jesus? John 20:1-13 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? Did you share this with someone as a means to witness, give testimony, or minister?

This past week, I was in a funk for the most of the week. Things were just “off” for me. Lisa can always sense when something is “off”, but I couldn’t put my finger on why something was “off” for the longest time. Then, at some point Friday, the “why” was revealed to me. (a little later explain my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32

Initiating The Turn-8(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2023

8 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VIII—Luke 1:21(:5-25) Attention: Suppose you have invited your family, friends, & neighbors over to your house, to celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner, because you are truly grateful to the Lord for all He supplies. Those who are invited are all anticipating a heartwarming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 14, 2023

What is the spiritual awareness lesson from John 21:1-14? We must not forget to tell the world about Jesus.

Lest We Forget John 21:1-14 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul’s List Of Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2023

There are at least 5 areas that Paul thanked God about in his letters. Those are: salvation, Pentecost, power to overcome, believers, and the Lord’s Supper. Let's thank God for these!

PAUL’S LIST OF THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Approaching The Birth Of Jesus: The Shepherds

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2023

We respond to the coming of Jesus in the same manner as the shepherds.

A few years ago, there was a significant effort in the media and among some government leaders to erase any mention of “Christmas” from this season of the year and replace it with “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.” Of course, many did not go along with that and still firmly proclaim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ