Sermons on Making A Difference:

Hope

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Mary's Christmas Song

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 9, 2019

In Mary's Song we find three solutions for the excuses Christians often use to not tell the whole world about Jesus on His birthday!

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-55 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe in Jesus! Last sermon entitled “Go and Tell” we examined the song of Zachariah and in doing so stressed the importance of Christ’s ambassadors, i.e. us Christians, to go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don't We? (Praise)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2020

Complaining and fault finding can become a terrible dooming trap. Why don't we praise more? Will we allow the rocks to cry out in praise... Let us offer unto the Lord a sacrifice of PRAISE!

WHY DON’T WE? (PRAISE) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAISE IS MUCH MORE THAN A CERTAIN SONG OR A CERMONIAL HABIT OR A COLD RITUAL. Christianity must be a daily personal relationship with a man and a Holy God. Church is much more than 4 hard walls. Praise is deeper than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35, 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year's Groanings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2020

While this world is no longer the one that “God pronounced very good,” Romans 8:18-27 states we as Christians can experience unspeakable joy while living on this earth when we allow our groaning to focus not on our current suffering but on the glory we are about to receive!

New Year’s Groanings Romans 8:18-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since God announced a curse upon this world it has been incredibly difficult to survive and thrive amongst the “thorns” of life. Living through the pain of violence, disease, starvation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

"look Ahead In 2020"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 14, 2020

Having a 'full' year. Hopeful, Joyful and Faithful

“Look Ahead in 2020” Deuteronomy 34:1-8 “Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land of Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-8, Luke 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020

In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 12:48, Matthew 24:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Now You Do It

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 16, 2022

What will you do when Jesus calls you to take a step of faith that is outside of your comfort zone?

We all have memories that are indelibly impressed upon our minds. Do you remember where you were when you first heard the news of Pearl Harbor, or the assassination of President Kennedy? Can you remember the scene of a certain wedding or a funeral, or any number of things? For me, one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Warriors Plea Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 27, 2022

In times of war, God’s Word gives us encouragement to pray for our armed forces because our fighting men and women are in harm’s way.

Category: Prayer for Battles, War, Intercession A Warriors Plea The Bible Calls us to Pray for Our Service Men and Women 1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you.” Who was Samuel: Samuel was born as the result of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal Word Became One Of Us

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Since before the beginning of all things, that is before the beginning as defined by the creative energy of the Eternal Voice, before He spoke light into the darkness and form into the void, He was there. God was there before the beginning.

God,the eternal, all knowing and ever present one. The Father, the Son and Spirit, ?the three are one. One God who is spirit. Only God can create something out of nothing. Before He created, He already knew humanity would give power to their selfish desires and activate evil into His perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14, John 1:16-18, 1 John 1:1-4, John 1:12-13, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

The Life Of A Wicked King (King Manasseh)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

There are many wicked characters mentioned in the Bible. King Manasseh has to rank as one of the most wicked men who ever lived on this earth.

He is certainly considered to be the most wicked king of Judah. His grandfather, Ahaz, was a wicked king, but his father, King Hezekiah is considered to be the most godly king of Judah. It's hard to imagine that someone as righteous as Hezekiah could have a son as evil as Manasseh. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:12-13, 2 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022

Outline and Commentary on 2 Thessalonians v. 1 & 2

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians AUTHOR: The apostle Paul, joined in his salutation by Silvanus and Timothy (2Th 1:1), referenced his signature at the end of the epistle (2Th 3:17). Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to Paul include Clement of Alexandria (200 A.D.), THE CITY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Lifted Up -- The Importance And Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 22, 2021

In this message Jesus emphasized the importance of the cross. This message sees he cross as the dividing line between the judgment of God for Sin, and the grace of God for those who are in Christ.

WHEN I AM LIFTED UP --THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE CROSS. John 12:27-35 Gospel of John Series 2021 (Message # ) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/GqgSyGR1Tb4 INTRODUCTON: 1) Do you remember the words of some of those beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-35, Luke 4:1-11, Colossians 2:15, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2021

Rebellion is always corrected by the law. When the law finds you guilty, you become sentenced, or in-prisoned. However, Hear this, Repenting always leads to Mercy, refreshing, and spiritual cleansing.

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed. 1 John 4:1-6NASB In his book The Gospel According to Starbucks, Leonard Sweet tells the story of Ed Faubert. Faubert is what you call a cupper—in layman’s terms, he’s a coffee-taster. His sensitive taste buds are actually certified by the state of New York. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Outline For Mothers Of Messiah: Rebekah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 30, 2025

Rebekah had been married to Isaac for twenty years, but they had no children. This outline has some notes about Rebekah's past and then after she and Isaac were married. She had the privilege to be a mother of the Messiah!

An Outline for Mothers of Messiah: Rebekah Introduction: Sarah was one of the first believers in the LORD who was barren, not able to bear any children. She wasn’t the last one, either, as Rebekah had the same problem. But, like Sarah, Rebekah remained true to the LORD and stands in the line as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:50-61, Genesis 24:15-21, Genesis 24:62-67, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist