Sermons on Living Your Destiny:

Case For A Creator (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/7/2013 Twenty years ago, back when I was attending Algonquin Middle School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Lee Strobel was a pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Algonquin, just a few miles from my house. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Every Believer A Soldier Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 6, 2020

Everyone is in the spiritual conflict whether we like it or not. The question is whether or not we are a good soldier of the Lord. This message was preached the day after the 4th of July

The Christian life is a series of Battles. Here is the shocker, everyone in involved. There are no non-combatants in this spiritual war that is raging around us. Whether you are save, or lost, rich or poor, possess numerous seminary degrees or completely uneducated, everyone, everywhere is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Examples Of People Filled Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Biblical proof of the power of the Holy Ghost and how it is still for today.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Examples of People Filled” Text: Acts 1:8 I want to spend the next few weeks on a subject that has become neglected amongst Pentecostal churches. It is a subject and doctrine that we were founded upon. I want to spend some extensive time on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey, I’m Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 46 verses 1 through 13

Isaiah 46: 1 – 13 Hey, I’m Talking To You Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Your carriages were heavily loaded, a burden to the weary beast. 2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but have themselves gone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Of Salvation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 11, 2021

God wanted to spare the people of Nineveh. He didn't want them to face his judgement. But first, he had to save his servant Jonah. Being inside a big fish in the depths of the sea wasn't Jonah's real problem.

Today we’re continuing our series in Jonah. My first talk was titled ‘God of compassion’. Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, was wicked. God described it as wicked and historians tell us that Assyria was wicked. It wasn’t just a little bit wicked. One historian of the Middle East wrote that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Have Gone? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2023

God leads Paul to Jerusalem. It doesn't seem to make sense. It will be costly. Friends advise against. Would you have gone? We see God's priority is mission.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that God was asking you to do… Something that DIDN’T MAKE A LOT OF SENSE to you? Something that was COSTLY? Something that all your friends URGE YOU NOT TO DO? That was the situation the apostle Paul was in. Many years previously ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Visitor

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Are you ready for the king's visit?

It had been just another Sabbath, so to speak, when it all began. Zechariah the priest had been doing it all his life, coming up to the temple in Jerusalem, just like his father and grandfather before him, all the way back to when Haggai and Zerubbabel had finally gotten the people to rebuild the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christmas Story To Dispel Fear

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

Even when we know that God is behind the change, fear can still be present.

Our church is entering a month of change. I think most of you know what I'm talking about. As most of you know, this is my last month to serve as pastor of Southeast Baptist Church. You may have noticed today that we have several that are not here that normally are here. That is because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

If God Be For Us Who Can Be Against Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 8, 2023

In life all these things and many more are against, but I am determined to stand on the Unadulterated Word of God and believe If God be for us who can be against Us.

If God be for Us Who can be Against Us. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When you look at the news, read the paper or just look at what is going on in the world around us you must like Marvin Gaye wonder “What’s Going On”. Now that I am approaching the age of Retirement, Social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 2, 2003

Like us, Isaiah cries out for REVIVAL, but God answers surprisingly: He can’t bring it because the people really want RELIGION and he wants RELATIONSHIP

Religion or relationship? Isaiah 64:1-65:7 WBC 4 May 2003 pm. Kate Chapman’s Baptism Revival Good to have you here tonight. Good to be here! - Folks here with all kinds of outlooks, spiritually o you’re ALL v welcome! - Those - Seeking. Unsure. Tentative - those who feel no need to seek… no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, Hope And Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 16, 2002

May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.

Sermon for 12/15/2002 Peace, Hope, and Love Introduction: Show the congregation the Christmas card from Marie Vencill. WBTU: A. Christmas cards. B. We are sending out a Christmas letter. Thesis: May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guests

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 8, 2002

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper23 A srmon about a wedding feast and the guests not coming

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 The Guests   1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can You Be So Sure

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 13, 2002

Faith’s all we’ve got in a world that asks for a sure sign.

How can you be so sure Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free