Sermons on Make Believe:

Getting To Know God - Part 3 - The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 1, 2019

We see God's provision in our lives. As a rule, we Americans do not understand our wealth if we have never been to an underdeveloped country. Even those at the poverty level would be rich in many lands. Has God given us these riches so we can provide for them?

Getting To Know God - Part 3 - Jehovah-Jireh - The God Who Provides Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 6:31-33, 1 Timothy 6:6, Matthew 25:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene

"I’m Doing Fine!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 17, 2020

With all the confusion about the coronavirus, & the political turmoil going on in our nation, how can any of us say, “All is right with the world”? Well, I have an answer to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 13:31-38 A. When I greet you before the service each Sunday a number of you ask, “How are you feeling?” And most of the time I answer, “I’m feeling fine.” In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And Saul's Jealousy

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019

1 Samuel 18:6-30 shows us Saul’s jealousy of David’s success and efforts to kill him.

Scripture God has rejected Saul as king over Israel, and David has been anointed as the future king over Israel. Later, the Philistines gathered their armies for battle against the armies of Israel. At this time young David killed the giant Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Thankful To God For All His Benefits

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2019

Psalm 103 has much to say to us about being thankful to God. What I would like to do this morning is talk about some verses and then give us an opportunity to praise God for these things and offer Him our thanks and our elders will pray for us as well.

THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL HIS BENEFITS PSALM 103:1-22 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… Warning Labels (p) [Images of Funny Warning Labels 1-11] Some of these warning labels are funnier than others. Others of them make you think as to why the label had to be created… probably because someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Tired To Inspired

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2019

Asaph was an anointed Levite worship leader who wrote 12 psalms and was appointed by David as a leader at the Temple. Yet this anointed man of God suffered a time of discouragement. But by remembering God's deeds and wonders he was restored to fresh power.

FROM TIRED TO INSPIRED Ps. 77 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NEW YEARS JOKES 1. A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. 2. In 2020, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 3. May all your troubles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solomon’s Temple

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 5: 1 – 14

2 Chronicles 5: 1 – 14 Solomon’s Temple 5 So all the work that Solomon had done for the house of the LORD was finished; and Solomon brought in the things which his father David had dedicated: the silver and the gold and all the furnishings. And he put them in the treasuries of the house of God. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Redeemed

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

“Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

FEBRUARY 4th, 2024.

Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 A). WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES. Isaiah 40:21-31. When Isaiah was first commissioned (Isaiah 6:8-9), he saw the LORD ‘high and lifted up’ (Isaiah 6:1). Now at his second commissioning (Isaiah 40:6), he sees the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Glimpse Of Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2023

The transfiguration of Jesus looks backwards to Moses and Elijah, and looks forward to Jesus' passion, ascension and return. The transfiguration is significant for Jesus, His apostles, and all of us.

Introduction: A. What are the most glorious things you have ever seen? 1. The birth of a baby? A breathtaking sunset? The pounding ocean surf or the shear force of the water going over Niagara Falls? 2. As glorious as those things are, none of those things can even come close to the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13, Exodus 33:18-23, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

In this message we will look at a gift that will bring true, sweet, peaceful rest!

INTRODUCTION: We are living in a world where the average person desperately needs rest! Not sleep, but true genuine, refreshing rest! Many seek after and will trip all over themselves for the opportunity to win a free vacation, which ends up not being free at all. In this message we will look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 14 – Psalm 130 – From Out Of The Depths To God’s Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 7, 2023

There are times we cry to the Lord in distress or because of sin. The Lord always hears us. We have a loving compassionate God who forgives our sin. All of us stand condemned but the Lord opened God’s presence for us. Our sins are remembered no more.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 14 – PSALM 130 – FROM OUT OF THE DEPTHS TO GOD’S FORGIVENESS Just a reminder that this Psalm forms a collection of 15 psalms that were sung by the pilgrims travelling each year to the feasts of Jehovah in Jerusalem and they came as representatives from all over Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-2, Jonah 2:1-3, Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 130:3, Ezekiel 18:20, Genesis 2:17, Psalm 130:4, Colossians 2:14, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 20:11-15, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 130:6, 2 Timothy 4:8, Psalm 119:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'warning Against Adultery'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2023

'Warning Against Adultery' - Proverbs chapter 5 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The involvement goes from sweetness to bitterness verses 1-6. The involvement goes from gain to loss verses 7-14. The involvement goes from purity to pollution verses 15-20 The involvement goes from freedom to bondage verses 21-23 SERMON BODY: iLL: • The Ten Commandments were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

The  Danger  Of  An  Empty  House  (Christ The King Sunday 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 18, 2022

Consider what provoked Jesus to teach this parable.  Jesus had healed a man who was unable to speak. His opponents in the crowd accused Jesus of working for the devil (Luke 11:15) whose works Jesus came to destroy (I John 3:8).

Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. 23 "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022

The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ