Sermons on Love Defined:

Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024

Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Partiality, Patience, Presence Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 23, 2024

Jesus could return at any time, therefore we should be just in our dealings and patiently endure injustice.

On the night before Jesus was crucified, He told his disciples John 14:3 ESV And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Jesus went to the cross, leaving them hope beyond the cross, hinting at the resurrection and eternal ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11, John 14:3, Matthew 24:36-44, Genesis 4:10, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 6:19-21, James 1:27, Hebrews 11:36-40, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 28, 2024

Elisha

FAITH OF A CHILD (2 KINGS 5:1-27) A pastor and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The lawyer asks if the pastor would like to play a fun game. The pastor, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines, and rolls over to the window to catch a few ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Principles From A Parable We Don't Like Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 25, 2023

It matters that we wisely and shrewdly leverage our money, time, energy, talents, skills, and buildings, for Jesus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Principles from a Parable We Don’t Like LUKE 16:1-13 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Shrewd Sailor-King (source unknown) Once upon a time there was a sailor who was washed ashore on a remote Pacific Island. The natives he met made him king over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Elijah's Depression

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 25, 2023

This is a message in a series on Elijah.

Title: “Dealing with Elijah’s Depression” Scripture: I Ki. 19:1-21 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 11-26-23 Intro: “Charles Spurgeon, who is often considered the greatest preacher since Paul, would commonly take two to three months off to go to a resort in France because he was so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Luke 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when we press on when problems press in

ENGAGE If, like me, you are a University of Arizona sports fan, the last couple months have been a real roller coaster, to say the least. And that has been especially true for the basketball team who has faced injuries, suspensions, the arrest of an assistant coach and major accusations leveled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2022

If you want to find real meaning in life, sure, go ahead and enjoy your liberty in Christ, but seek the good of others above yourself. And in so doing, seek the glory of God.

“The world is peppered with people who can coax small seeds of inspiration into richly flowering ideas that put humankind on a better path. “And then there's that guy in Des Moines.” So began an Associated Press report a few years ago on October 15, 2017. The Iowa State Patrol made his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Psalm 24:1, Luke 10:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shem, A Son Of Noah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2022

•Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of Chronicles, and the Quran. Genesis 11:10 records that Shem was 100 years old at the birth of Arphaxad, two years after the Flood, and that he lived for another 500 years after this, making his age at death 600 years.

? Facts About Shem, A Son of Noah ? •Scholars are unsure whether Shem is Noah's eldest or youngest son. ? •The children of Shem were Elam, Ashur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram, and unnamed daughters. ? •Parent(s) Noah ? •Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

14th Sunday After Pentecost. September 14th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2022

Year C, Proper 19.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28, Psalm 14, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10 A). “YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END.” Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Return Is A Promise

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

Because Jesus is faithful to His promises, we must be ready for His return.

Beth and I were up in Wisconsin last weekend to help her parents winterize their home. We had a very pleasant drive, especially after purchasing some squeaky cheese curds. When we arrived in Sturgeon Bay, I saw a sign announcing a roundabout ahead and became immediately nervous. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Masterpiece

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 19, 2022

Beginning with the day of salvation, God is working to complete us as His masterpiece.

God's Masterpiece Given Sunday a.m. March 30, 2008 Ephesians 2:8-10 (From the New King James) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 29, 2022

This is from a series on Daniel.

Title: Nebuchadnezzar’s 2nd Dream Script: Daniel 4:4ff Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-30-22 Intro: In a National Library of Medicine article (1-24-22) researchers ask and attempt to answer the question: “Did the Coronavirus infect our sleep?” Apparently, a growing number of studies ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Trumpet Sounds Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

We’re approaching the time when the heavenly trumpet will be heard. Jesus is coming soon! Repent and turn your heart toward God, and then run your race well, because the trumpet could sound quicker than you think!

INTRODUCTION The title of today’s message is, “When the Trumpet Sounds”… and is part 1 of a 3-part series on the Fall Festivals. In Leviticus 23, God institutes a series of 7 feasts or festivals that the people of Israel were to observe each year… Each of those have great significance in Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, Romans 14:10-12, Matthew 24:36, Psalm 27:5, Zephaniah 2:2-3, Isaiah 26:19-21, Matthew 24:12, Joel 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist