Sermons on Making Amends:

Though My Father And Mother Forsake Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016

A sermon that introduces attachment theory. So What question: How do we know that God cares? (Material adapted from Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapters 4 through 6)

HoHum: The Native Americans had a particular way of training young boys to become Indian braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a thick forest to spend the entire night alone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 31, 2016

This is the last sermon in this series. It is a verse by verse look at Revelation chapter twenty-two.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 22 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction On 1 John Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: One Passage: Various Title: Introductions Focus: An Overview of 1 John BIG IDEA: “True Fellowship comes through the Word and of the Lord.” INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK (Go Slow!): • Explanation: Many Christians are accustomed to light, inspiring devotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship In Various Forms Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon series in 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: Two Passage: 1 John 1:1-4 Title: Fellowship in Various Forms Focus: Fellowship Foundations BIG IDEA: “True Fellowship comes through the Word and of the Lord.” INTRODUCTION: POINT #1: Fellowship in Existence (1 John 1:1) • Explanation: John starts his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quiet Games - Pt. 2 - Hearing Aids 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 10, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 2 - Hearing Aids Pt. 1 I. Introduction Are you ready? OK, on the count of three. 1, 2, 3. Go! . . . See it does my heart good to know that some of you aren't any better at playing the quiet game than I am! I love childhood games like Freeze Tag, smear the guy with the ball, Crack ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Story And My Passions #2: Forgiveness And Freedom

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

People who have experienced God’s grace and freedom in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #2: FORGIVENESS AND FREEDOM OPENING TEXT: “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” (Acts 20:24, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Brethren-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 20, 2016

7 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Doll Money There was once a man & woman who had been married for more than 65 years. They had grown old together. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The God Who Knows You

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 25, 2016

If God knows me so well, how could he possibly love me? Yet, scripture says he loves us completely, even though he knows our every thought, motive, and word before we do. Not only does he know and love us, he protects and guides us. We have a great God!

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Knowing the God Who Knows You Sometimes we doubt God’s love for us. Sure he loves the whole world, but does he love me? If God is a perfect God (and he is), and if I’m not perfect (and I’m not), how is it that an all-perfect God would even want to know me? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reversal

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016

Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In A Manner Of Speaking: "The Parable Of 'the Lost Sheep' ” [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Unfortunately, many people are lost and don’t know it!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of “The Lost Sheep' Luke 15:1-7 My favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said: “Objects are lost because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Vanishing Brook Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 1, 2016

Servants must always keep their faith in God when going through difficult times.

THE VANISHING BROOK I KINGS 17:1-9a 17 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” 2 The word of the Lord came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 9, 2016

Only one of the ten lepers in today's story thought to thank the giver for his miraculous gift of healing. God calls us to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, as we thank him for every good gift from heaven above.

Luke 17:11-19 Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been late, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her prescription, pick up the children from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist