Sermons on Lifestyle Evangelism:

God's Gift To Us: A Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2021

No one lobbied Him as you would a senator. No one petitioned Him, as might your boss or your teacher. And no one solicited Him to do this as you might barter with someone in the marketplace. None of that was necessary for God, for the Father willingly offered up His one and only Son as a gift.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! It’s at Christmastime that we give gifts, and we receive gifts. This is why retailers are so happy with Christmas in a way they’re not happy with the Fourth of July, for example or Easter. At the other holidays, we don’t give gifts like we do at Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Light Doesn’t Always Lead To Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 21, 2025

John doesn’t blink when he says the ultimate reason the Jewish people don’t believe is because of God. What you are seeing in Jesus’ ministry is the same that Isaiah saw in his ministry. God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts.

One of the biggest challenges for the early Christian leaders was how many Jews were rejecting Jesus. The first two things Jesus’ disciples say about him in the Gospel of John are “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). And, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2025

Christ is risen! So don’t be confused any longer. Instead, be confident and share the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out of it. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growing Wider Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2024

We make disciples by telling others about our Jesus. But how do we do that, and what does it look like when we do?

For years, they say there was a Divinity School that would invite people to pack a sack lunch and join them on a grassy picnic area where they’d have a prominent theologian give a lecture about God. One year they invited a liberal scholar to come speak and he spoke for 2 ½ hours telling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Rescued, Then To Rescue Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Wasn’t that awesome! Let’s give it up for Wade…giving us a little Valentines Day serenade. So we have a lot to celebrate today, but first things first. How about last Sunday…Denver Broncos World Champions? That’s what I’m talking about. Thank you Lord Jesus for great defense amen. Feels good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-52

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Is What Counts In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 22, 2024

God is in control of your life, my friend. All that you have is a gift of God. Your parents, your family, your marriage, your money, and your breath are all gifts from above.

At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager’s Room, a virtual room, or the altar. Today’s Scripture “After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To Disciple Series

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

what is involved in carrying out the great commission

THE COMMAND TO DISCIPLESHIP Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave instructions to His church 1. He gave us these instructions because: a. He wanted us to know what our purpose as a church is b. He didn’t want us to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19-22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blurred Lines Between The Church And The World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

How can we, as Christians, maintain our distinctiveness in a society that often opposes our values?

As followers of Christ, we are called to be a peculiar people, set apart from the world. However, it's increasingly evident that many within the Church have adopted the values, behaviors, and lifestyles of the world. This phenomenon raises important questions: What does it mean to be "in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

The Holy Ghost And Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

John the Baptist declared that Jesus would baptise us with the Holy Ghost and fire. This fire is not destructive like natural fire but purifying, empowering, and refining. It is the fire that burns out sin, fuels passion, ignites purpose, and brings spiritual boldness.

THE HOLY GHOST AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:49, Isaiah 4:4, Acts 10:38, Romans 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a theological concept but a divine encounter that transforms ordinary men into vessels of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Things I See In '99

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Ten things to look forward to in the coming year, as the new Millennium draws closer.

TEN THINGS I SEE IN ‘99 By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION 1. I SEE THE NEW MILLENNIUM AS A SENSE OF DESTINY. I am not one of those “crazies” that predicts that the Lord will come in the Year 2000 because we don’t know when the Lord is coming. He said, “But of that day and that hour knoweth no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart For A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022

Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 11:6, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational