Sermons on lightweights:

Christianity 'lite'

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The dangers of and antidote to lightweight Christianity

Colossians 1:1-14 Christianity ’Lite’? As a building surveyor, one of the services that I offer is the preparation of building drawings. Being a thoroughly modern surveyor, I do this on my computer with a computer aided design software package. The industry standard for computer-aided design ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Gospel-Fitted Feet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2014

The Gospel gives us stability, balance, mobility, and readiness for the battles we face. The Gospel message is good news for people who are ready to live.

“Stand firm…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,” Ephesians 6:15. A few years ago I had a tour of nearby Natick Labs. It is a most unusual Army base, with more civilians than active duty military. Their mission is: “To create the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Take My Yoke: Learning From Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

By taking Jesus' yoke upon ourselves, we learn from Him and find rest for our weary souls. This involves surrendering our own ways, embracing His teachings, and submitting to His authority.

Hey guys, let's chat about something Jesus said that's pretty cool. You know how sometimes life feels like you're carrying a backpack full of bricks? School, friends, family, future plans - it all gets heavy, right? Well, Jesus gets it. He said in Matthew 11:28-30, 'Come to me, all you who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Spiritual Rest, Jesus's Teachings, Divine Guidance, Inner Peace

House Condemned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12

Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 1 – This Way And That Way – Which Way Are You On? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2022

Part 2 continues the examination of Psalm 1, the Psalm of The Two Ways. One is either in Christ or not in Christ; in the camp of the saved, or the camp of the unsaved; living with a glorious hope, or living with a fearful expectation. We draw out lessons from this Psalm.

PSALM 1 – THIS WAY AND THAT WAY – WHICH WAY ARE YOU ON? PART 2 PSALM 1 – THE TWO WAYS This message continues on from PART 1 THE TREE OF VALUABLE BLESSING VERSE 3. {{Psalm 1:3 “and he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-9, John 10:27, John 21:19, John 21:22, Matthew 8:23-27, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 12:1-2, Jeremiah 21:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Carried You On Eagle’s Wings!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 28, 2013

Let me tell you of the safety and protection that you get from another source, the Lord says, ‘I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” His wings are not like the Titanic ship that would break and shatter; they would carry and keep you safe

He carried you on eagle’s wings! Exodus 19:4”I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself.” On April 10, 1912, the Titanic Ship left Southampton, England on her maiden voyage to New York City. This ship was considered to be the largest and unsinkable ship ever built ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know When It Is Time To Change? By Rev. Glen W Howard

Contributed by Glen Howard on Jan 21, 2004

Teachings on loyalty to God

Greetings Loved ones and Praise the Lord! To day I would like to speak to you all about change and when it is time to change what you are doing that is leading you away from God. Do you ever wake up and all of a sudden have an Erie, strange feeling come about you? Do you feel like things just are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaining Altitude Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 3 in a series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 3-Gaining Altitude Sunday, September 23, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Isaiah 40:31(New American Standard Bible) “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Lesson In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus graciously proclaims that his followers are salt and light. They live out a new righteousness established by the cross and empowered by the Spirit.

Matthew 5:13-20 “A Lesson in Righteousness” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all know that this is not true. Words have a powerful effect in our lives. Each of us seems to have something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith In Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Right To Condemn Sinners Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 26, 2007

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your sta

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your statement is your confession that you do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

24 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3-5 - Message 24 – Who Do You Think You Are? Do Not Deceive Yourself – You Who Are A Balloon Of Hydrogen. Examine Your Work; Carry Your Own Load Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2025

We begin with an extra look at the inflated person, then consider the very important matter of bearing our own loads. Self-examination is necessary. We look at this problem of boasting and praise, and about examining your own work.

24 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3-5 - Message 24 – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? DO NOT DECEIVE YOURSELF – YOU WHO ARE A BALLOON OF HYDROGEN. EXAMINE YOUR WORK; CARRY YOUR OWN LOAD We continue in Galatians 6:3 from the last message looking at those who think they are so important, and are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5, Daniel 4:29-31, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 11:22, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 23:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Injustice - A Message From Psalm 49 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2022

Injustice is everywhere and how does that affect the Christian? Faith must be placed in God, and this Psalm is exploring that. We are not to fear. The Psalm takes up redemption then moves to ultimate death for all when we take nothing with us. God redeems from the power of hell.

DEALING WITH INJUSTICE - A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 GOD WILL REDEEM MY SOUL FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 - A SERIES ON THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson 16 June 2019 Many of the Psalms numbered in the 40s and in the 80s were written by “The Sons of Korah”. We will look at these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational