Sermons on Living Testimony:

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Peter 3:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 17:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 4:10-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 3:22, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022

James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2022

David is described in the Hebrew Bible as a king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying the giant Goliath, a champion of the Philistines in southern Canaan.

David This article provides an overview of David's remarkable life, from his beginnings as a shepherd to becoming King. David King of Israel Reign c.?1010–970 BCE Predecessor Ish-bosheth Successor Solomon Born c.?1040 BCE Bethlehem, United Kingdom of Israel Died c.?970 BCE Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should God Bless You?

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 12, 2022

Why do you seek God’s blessings? Do you acknowledge that your chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever? Ask God to bless you in such a way that you can bring great glory to Him.

Why should God bless you God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Glory, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 6, 2019

The glory of God is best described as His beauty. God is omnificent and the magnificent, all creative beautiful God. Yet, how can one really define what beauty is?

“God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isaiah 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with his glory!" (Psalm 72:19 NIV) When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:19, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 27:4, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, Psalm 113:4-6, Genesis 9:13, Song of Songs 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 1:18-20, Exodus 33:14-18, John 1:14, John 17:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019

We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Being Informed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Ignorance is one the major causes for Christians missing out on God's best. This was true in the early church, and it is still true today.

A new bride was showing a visiting friend her first garden she had ever planted. The friend notice several small green clusters at one end of the garden and asked what they were. The bride said proudly, "They are radishes." "Really," said the visitor, "most people plant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

What Is Your "Boat?”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 15, 2020

This message examines the record of Peter walking on water

Tonight, we’re going to be in Matthew 14. The chapter opens with Herod hearing about the works that Jesus has done and wondering if John the Baptist has come back to life. You know the story. King Herod beheads John the Baptist because he promises to give Herodias’ daughter, after she danced for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, John 14:12, John 6:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on the life of Judas and in doing so encourage us to never take our spiritual blessings for granite but instead out of thankfulness examine our hearts and confess our sins so that we might keep our eyes fixed on the perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ!

Judas Iscariot Matthew 27:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to finish the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Judas Iscariot. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10, John 12:1-11, Matthew 6:19-22, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020

“How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Ask Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017

A sermon on Asking the Lord for our needs from the series on Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray – Ask Theme: To show the importance of asking God in our prayers. Text: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:5 – 15 Note: Commentary Notes from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew chapter 6. Two Ideas for Acronyms for PRAY P - Praise, R - Repentance, A - Ask, Y - Yield P ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"a Hardened Heart In A Healed Body" (Message 11 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

This message deals with the healing of a man who had been lame for 38 years. Rather than being filled with praise and thanksgiving for the miracle he reported Jesus to the religious authorities to get him in trouble because of his resentment of Jesus for confronting him in his sin.

“A HARDENED HEART IN A HEALED BODY” John 5:1-15 Message 11 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, March 28, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/8YfVvENb5Ro INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks, I have said the miracles of Jesus were to bring people to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Matthew 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent | When The Fullness Of Time Had Come | Hope, Peace, Joy And Love | Second Advent | Dr. Madana Kumar

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 12, 2023

Advent is a season when we remember the fulfilment of the prophesies and promises of God about Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. The Bible says that When the fulness of time had come God sent Hs Son... What does this mean? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD analyses this

Advent : When the fullness of time had come… We are entering into the advent season today and it is appropriate that we look into the topic of advent . Let us look at how Paul describes the advent as But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:14, John 14:27, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 2:10, Luke 2:41, John 15:11, Jeremiah 31:3, Isaiah 43:4, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 1:20-23, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration Pt.3: Listen Exclusively - Mark 9:4-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you are a believer, Jesus Christ is speaking to you every day. But whether his voice gets through depends on how you listen. These messages on the Transfiguration give insight into how to become a better listener.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:4-8, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

What Is The Good News?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 25, 2023

A reminder of the elements of the Gospel

What is the Good News? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist