Sermons on Living Now:

A Sermon For Pastors Only! Series

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 29, 2014

A look at a variety of reasons Churches are dying!

I was in church one Sunday and one of the old Missionaries was leading the early Morning Prayer, she cried loud and shook the rafters as she prayed. She said at one point “Lord send the sinner man into this church!” It was uttered with the utmost sincerity and piety, but she was very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2014

Letting our new nature shine involves the negative and the positive. We must put off sinful behaviors, and put on righteous behaviors.

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature (Colossians 3:5-9) 1. Wouldn’t it be great if merely throwing out scripture references could stop us from sinning? 2. An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2014

Jesus did what others rabbis did, only in more powerful ways; yet ministry is only effective when people have receptive hearts.

Jesus, the Rabbi (Mark 6:1-13) 1. Jewish Rabbis often play the role of settling disputes. A poor Jewish man finds a wallet with $700 in it. At his synagogue, he reads a notice stating that a wealthy member has lost his wallet and is offering a $50 reward to anyone who returns it. Quickly he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power In The Blood

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 4, 2014

Is your life under the blood covering?

Text: “He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God”. – Revelation 19:13 The word blood is mentioned so many times in the Bible. In Genesis 4:10, when Cain killed his brother Abel, the Bible tells us that Abel’s blood cried out to God from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Say Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:31 (Amplified Bible) 11:31 And they reasoned and argued with one another, If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Of A Doubter

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014

Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Christ And Who Am I?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 16, 2014

This text reminds us that distorted views of God and ourselves are revealed by trouble.

3) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24) A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25) And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26) And he said to them, “Why are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Facts Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015

Several facts about how a church should be can be found in the first three verses of 1 Corinthians 1.

The first three verses of 1 Cor. 1 are the introduction to Paul’s letter. It’s only three verses, but they set the scene for the rest of the letter. Let’s look at the first verse. READ v. 1. Notice that Paul didn’t refer to himself as a messenger of himself or of anyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 31, 2015

We have to take a risk by reaching out to Jesus in faith for healing. Jesus can release us from our suffering and then use our story to encourage others.

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do anything to get it? If so, you can appreciate what Jairus and the woman did in Mark 5:21-43.. Jairus was one of a group of key people who oversaw some of the administrative duties of local synagogues. He was not a priest. In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Reign Of Sin And Death

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

“The Fall of Man” is a term of theology that is not found in The Scriptures; however, the essential fact is a matter of scripture record and of clear reference. From Genesis to Revelation we see the actions of “The Fall of Man” it cannot be ignored!

Fall of Man “The Fall of Man” is a term of theology that is not found in The Scriptures; however, the essential fact is a matter of scripture record and of clear reference. From Genesis to Revelation we see the actions of “The Fall of Man” it cannot be ignored! Our very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Externalism Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

I want to explore the characteristics of externalism today and offer a remedy for dealing with it if it begins to creep into your life.

The Sin of Externalism The Book of Mark Mark 2:15-3:6 I. Introduction: A. Do you consider yourself to be religious? B. A religious person is defined as one who exhibits religion. 1. One who practices the customs and observances of his faith. 2. He is often described as being pious, or devout. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Our Own Strength And The Supremacy Of His

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

It is a hard fact to receive after all, that all God wants from us is to simply receive and believe in the actions He through Jesus have already accomplished. Will we accept his words or will we blindly ignore and forget His gift

Romans 3:20 For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Smashing Angels Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 3, 2010

Exposition of Heb 1:4-14

Text: Hebrews 1:4-14, Title: Smashing Angels, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/1/10, PM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: After the introduction of this superior and final revelation from God, Jesus Christ, the author follows through on a final statement that Jesus was given a more excellent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 5: 21-43. If we are serious about restoring our own life and the life of this congregation then we need to hear the reports about Jesus healing others.

Mark 5: 21-43 The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus There are three miracles in today’s Gospel text. Can you name them? 1. The woman with the issue of blood healed. 2. Jairus’ daughter raised. 3. And perhaps, “The crowd that did not follow Jesus.” Can you imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014

Part 1 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines.

INTRODUCTION: Most of us know the basics. Big God. Baby Jesus. Our Sin. The Cross. The Resurrection. But beyond that, many of us don’t really know much more about Christianity. It’s a sad commentary on the state of the church when more often than not we don’t actually have clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church