Sermons on Looking Inward:

Since Jesus Is Divine, Could He Have Sinned When The Devil Tempted Him In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2021

A look at what the Bible says about the Temptations of Jesus

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, James 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Disciples On Celebration Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2021

Celebration is a needed spiritual discipline. We look at that in this message.

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration May 30, 2021 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he could always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold night. So the farmer decided he would find a way to make this man smile. So the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12, John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lost (4 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We want to look again at the position of the church today.

God has called THE CHURCH TO REACH THE LOST. • There is no shortage of Church buildings today • There is a tremendous shortage of CHRISTIANS WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE LOST The Word of God says, in Matthew 9:37, “… The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” Illus: Several years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2021

Continuing our look at Spiritual Disciplines and the importance of confession.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession June 13, 2021 This week, we’re looking at the spiritual discipline of confession, so I thought I would start with a confession. Well, before I start, let me preface this with the fact that confession is not easy to do. In my family I am probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 4) Names Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

A basic look at the various names used for the Holy Ghosty.

IV. THE NAMES OF THE HOLY GHOST A. The Spirit I Cor. 2:10 “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1. The word means "breath" or "wind." Both thoughts are in the word as applied to the Holy Spirit. a. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 6) Pastors Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, John 10:11, Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Porn Really All That Bad? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2018

This sermon looks at five opening questions about pornography.

FIVE STARTING QUESTIONS: 1. HOW SUBSTANTIAL A PROBLEM IS PORN IN AMERICA TODAY? Three numbers: a. Porn is about a $100 billion industry in America, which is 100 times higher than revenues 20 years ago. - Note that these numbers are just “the porn industry.” That is, the legal, W-2 filing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 21, 2018

Looking at life troubles and Gods help in the valleys of life

In the Valley Psalm 23:4 July 22, 2018 I would like to say I’m a really tough dude! OK . . . I’ll say it, I’m a really tough dude! There I said it. But, there are some things I am afraid of. Maybe they are phobias, maybe they’re irrational, but I will admit, I own them. I won’t tell you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Process To Integrity

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2018

A short series looking at how to become people of integrity

The Process to Integrity Psalm 119:33-40 August 19, 2018 This past week I read about a candidate for the Florida Legislature who said she had a college degree that she didn't complete. Se said he plans to stay in the race and “will lead by example from now on.” She actually posted a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 25, 2018

A look at Psalm 150 telling us to Praise the Lord!

Praising God Psalm 150 August 26, 2018 Since today is the last Sunday I’m preaching on the Psalms, I thought we would look at the last of the Psalms, Psalm 150. This psalm is all about praising God. It’s all about recognizing who God is in our lives so that we can praise Him. It’s all about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Mar 26, 2017

We will look at John 3:16 in this sermon outline.

What can we take away from the text: 1. God loves us more than anyone else can in this world. 2. God gave up his one and only Son so that all those who believe in him can have life. 3. When we believe in God and trust in God we will have a greater life than you have here on earth one day. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

A Killer In The Midst - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

A look at the Genesis 3 account of Lucifer's interaction with Eve

The killer in our midst (Part 2) Most Christians don’t truly understand how devilishly persuasive Satan can be. We don’t realize that he’s constantly whispering to us his thoughts, desires and dreams for our lives. He has one goal: to lure us away from serving God. And the more we listen the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Did It For You

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Apr 3, 2017

We will look at the gospel of Luke 24:1-8

1. Jesus was handed over to the hands of sinful men, to be whipped for your sins. 2. Jesus was crucified, so you would be forgiven for your sins. 3. Jesus rose from the grave so that he could go and prepare a place for you in heaven! 4. So let us rejoice today, because whatever we may go be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

The World’s Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 10, 2017

An Easter Sermon looking at the greatest comeback of all times.

The World’s Greatest Comeback We all love a good comeback story. A story about those who have been beaten down, overwhelmed, and who have come out of nowhere, out of obscurity and hopeless conditions to beat the odds. The king of the comeback has to be Abraham Lincoln. Here’s a man who had less ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational