Sermons on Make Believe:

Predestined For Hell? Absolutely Not!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

No one is predestined for hell

Introduction: A. Paul had a sincere concern for souls (v.1) - The disciples went out from among them and shared the gospel and turned the world upside down. B. Paul had a steadfast concern for souls (v.2) - “unceasing anguish” C. Paul had a sacrificial concern for souls. (v.3) - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2015

What are right things and wrong things to do for battle?

We begin today revisiting the famous story of David against Goliath. Since it is not stated in Scriptures, Bible Scholars guess that David was fairly tall but probably no taller than 7 feet. How tall was Goliath?? Goliath was a giant; Goliath would be a hero for March Madness; Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 5: 21-43. If we are serious about restoring our own life and the life of this congregation then we need to hear the reports about Jesus healing others.

Mark 5: 21-43 The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus There are three miracles in today’s Gospel text. Can you name them? 1. The woman with the issue of blood healed. 2. Jairus’ daughter raised. 3. And perhaps, “The crowd that did not follow Jesus.” Can you imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Bound For Mt. Zion

Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014

There remains reasons to hope in the Lord's activity for the people of God. There will come a day of fellowship and peace for the people of God.

Isaiah 2:1-5 Bound for Mt. Zion As evidenced on the day notoriously known to us as Black Friday, crowds can be dangerous. Impatience leads to jockeying for position, invasion of personal space, and as perennially demonstrated by sad nightly news video proof, knock-down, drag-out fights and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hurt People Hurt People, Be Kind To The Unkind

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Few learn the lesson that hurt people hurt people, so we react to their actions instead of acting in love. BE KIND TO THE UNKIND and break the cycle.

BE KIND TO THE UNKIND... THEY NEED IT THE MOST... Hurt people hurt people? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pencil to give to each person with an eraser on it... INTRODUCTION: It is very hard to give kindness away... it seems to always return... WHY NOT ERASE UNKINDNESS WITH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2014

The Fall of man, and the purpose of the Cross.

THE FALL OF MAN. Genesis 3. It is part of the proof of the common ancestry of man that wherever we go in the world there are stories of a flood from which but a small number of people were saved, and prior to that a struggle between God and man involving a serpent or (in island communities) a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill It Up! Refreshing...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Ever feel like you are running on empty. God designed us for our joy to be full. Come to the seasons of refreshing... There is more.

TANK UP? FILL IT UP? SEASONS OF REFRESHING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LIFE HAS A WAY OF DAMPERING, GOING STALE, DULLING, COOLING, FORGETTING, COMPROMISING... I forgot to fill up... There was car that belonged to a little lady broke down at the Smiths Grove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

21 Thoughts On What The Holy Spirit Is Saying To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

LOVE IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH .THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE. BEAR ONE ANOTHERS BURDENS AND SO FULFILL THE LAW OF CHRIST.GIVE GENEROUSLY AND RECEIVE A BOUNTIFUL REWARD. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER.GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

21 THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SAYING TO THE CHURCHES ********************************************************************************************* Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. REVELATION 2:1-29 , 3:1-22 ACTS 2: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

We are not all taking different roads to the same destination. And we will not get there by following the crowd. The road to eternity is, "The Road Less traveled."

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Text: Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction Illustration: “I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Christian @ Work

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

Let's face it, being a Christian in today's world is tough, especially at work. However, we can find help in the familiar words of Romans 12:9-21.

On your first day of orientation for your new job what was the first thing the HR rep gave you? That’s right, it was an employee hand book. Let me ask you this, when was the last time you looked at your employee handbook? Well if you are like most folks, the last time you looked at it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: *other

Where Is Our Focus?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013

Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 12, 2013

To the Jews, Hosanna meant "Help - Save us!" But it morphed in its meaning in a way that gives us all hope. This psalm is jammed full of Messianic references and hope for the future king of the world: Jesus.

In this psalm we see the victory brought about by the Lord for a king of Israel. It is full of Messianic references. As such I think we can also safely look at it in terms of the victory God won for us over sin through His Son Jesus. Let’s begin, though, in Mark 11, which we normally study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dwelling In The House

Contributed by David Gragg on Sep 21, 2013

It is easy to look at our day to day experiences and think that we will be covered up and defeated. When we realize what God has laied out for us and truly understand our position, life is good.

Dwelling in the House Psalm 23 Intro: We are not like everyone else. We are unique in this world because it is not our home. We are not alone, because the creator of this world has called us to live in his house as one of his. When we dwell in his house both here and there… everything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 86

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 22, 2016

David's crying out to the Lord shows us total dependence, something that more of us can benefit from today. It is when we humble ourselves fully that God truly can work in our lives ... so will we submit to His will and His majesty?

Psalm 86 - The psalms are always portions of scripture which we can use to cry out -- Sometimes, even when we don’t know what to pray – we can pray scripture - If you will remember, David had some real life challenges Affair with Bathsheba Had his best friend (soldier in his army) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational