Sermons on Lot Is Captured:

God Is Unselfish Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2017

William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." Think about it; if everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. I can gain a lot by being selfish...except what's truly important.

GOD IS UNSELFISH William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." If you think about that there's much truth in it. If everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. There's a lot to be gained by being selfish except what matters most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be A Bumper Car Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016

Life is a lot like “bumper cars.” Do you want to bump those who bump you? That may be a fun strategy for bumper cars, but it’s a terrible strategy for life. Jesus shows us a better way!

DON’T BE A BUMPER CAR CHRISTIAN Jn. 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHURCH BULLETIN 1. An English teacher was at church reading a poster on the wall (not our church) which ended with “Donations Excepted.” 2. She couldn’t resist and marked through the word ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Is

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

There's a lot of confusion in our culture about God. Movies, media, news stories, in our schools and even in churches all distort the God of the bible. This message shares God's identity as He has revealed Himself in scriptures through His name.

“The God Who Is” (Heb 13:8 NIV) "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Heb 11:6 NIV) "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." I. There is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017

As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Help, I'm Drowning In Ridicule" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

I read this week that last year over 5000 drivers were killed last year because they were texting on their phones while driving. Lot of people think it’s safe…it’s not. On the average

LIFELINES “Help, I’m Drowning in Ridicule” Nehemiah 6:1-16 If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life can be a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. It doesn’t have to be but many times it is. In the book of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16, Mark 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 24, 2012

This message looks at the question of "When does life begin?" A simple question whose answer has a lot of significant ramifications here in Canada where abortion is legal at any time up until a baby has fully emerged from the birth canal.

Choose Life! - Psalm 139:13-16 Series: Faith on the Frontlines #1 Friends, as we begin this morning, let me ask you a couple of questions: What would you make of a nation who offered no rights and no protection to a certain segment of their population? What would you think of a nation that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: *other

Hey, Friend!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2012

Jesus is a lot of things to us-Lord, King, Savior. But there’s one thing that Jesus is that we might not think about very often-a friend. Let’s find out more about that wonderful aspect of Jesus.

HEY, FRIEND! INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to have friends isn’t it? It’s nice to know that there’s someone you can call on in a time of need, someone who you can discuss things with, someone you can turn to when you’re dealing with something. It’s good to have people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fitting In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011

comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

“Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Last Days - A Biblical Understanding

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 1, 2011

There is a lot of confusion about the return of Jesus and when it is going to happen - but there shouldn't be. The Bible is very clear. Only the Father knows the time. Life will be quite ordinary when it happens. Don’t get confused about the purpose o

Last Days – A Biblical Understanding Is Jesus coming soon? There are plenty of people who think so. The world is becoming more evil. There are more wars taking place. Natural disasters such as earthquakes are on the increase. Famines and floods have been occurring. Christians are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 24, 2011

Talk 5 in a series of 8 talks. Again my talk owed a lot to the book by Bill Hybels called Becoming a contagious Christian’. Sacrifical acts of time and resources, especially over the long term will speak to people. Sacrifice demonstrates who Jesus is

The strength of sacrifice; in May 2002 Robert Bonadies and his fellow instructor Jim Olko were preparing to skydive, along with a novice - Cindy Hyland, in Connecticut. The jump was to be from 12000 ft, falling at 120 mph, which would take just 68 seconds with no parachute. When it came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Institution Of The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2019

It meant a lot to Jesus to spend those hours with His disciples. He loved them, and their presence encouraged Him. He took the cup and the bread of the Passover and transformed them into memorials of His own blood and body, for He wanted the disciples to remember Him.

Tom Lowe 12/18/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (22)Institution of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25 (Focal Passage), Luke 22:17-20 Location: Upper Room Date: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Back Stabbing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020

It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Finish What He's Started (Joshua 12:1-23, 13:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

Joshua is old, and he can't do all that he wants to for God (and there's a lot left to do). God reassures him, "I got this. I'll finish the job."

This is a great passage. Let me try, up front, to persuade you about this. It's super helpful for understanding Joshua as a whole. There's hints scattered throughout this section about the Nephilim, if you're into that sort of thing. And the passage points us to God, and his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-22, Philippians 1:6, Joshua 12:1-6

The Flood

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 6, 2020

The story of Noah's flood is a familiar one to many of us. It's the story of a big boat and a whole lot of water. But, it's also a story of the character of God and how much He loves us.

Opening and Introduction Our text today, is the start of a story that many of us have heard from our Sunday School days. It’s the beginning of the Noah’s Ark story. Sin had grown so great, that God decided to start over, erase the world, and begin again. It’s a story of the tragedy of sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-14, Genesis 6:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (3-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

As we read our Bible we associate names with different people, such as: • Paul and Silas • Mark and John • Ananias and Sapphira • Moses and Aaron But when many of us think about Abraham, we immediately associate Abraham with Lot, his nepahew.

Every man and woman that God placed in the scriptures is put there to teach us something. For example: • From the life of Abraham we can learn many valuable lessons on faith • From the life of Joseph we learn about the providence of God • From the life of Job we learn the importance of patience I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Baptist