Sermons on Making Amends:

Heaven’s Heroes: Abraham

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2014

Abraham OBEYED a GOD he had never seen. Abraham PATIENTLY WAITED for a CITY he had never seen. He walked by FAITH, not by SIGHT. Scripture calls Abraham “the father of all them that believe” (Romans 4:12).

November 27, 2004 Heaven’s Heroes: Abraham Hebrews 11:8-11:10 The subject of today’s lesson is: THE LIFE OF FAITH IS THE ONLY LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD. What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giant Problems

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

God will help us stand and face our giants just like He helped David! David’s giant problem teaches us how to face our own giant problems.

Facing Your Giant Problems Scripture: 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Light

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 18, 2014

If we are to walk in the light of God, we must be in fellowship with God and our fellow man.

Learning To Be The Light 1 John 1:5-10 Intro. There’s a new show on television called Sleepy Hollow. Have any of you seen it? It’s loosely based on the old story of the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. When I say loosely, I mean really loosely. The story ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For A Firefighter

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

I preached this message for a young firefighter, age 40 who died suddenly.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KEITH WISNOWSKI Good morning. I want to welcome you today as we come together to celebrate the life of Keith Wisnowski. On behalf of the family I want to say thank you for so many things you have done to support them this week. And for this wonderful crowd here today the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2013

Christ is the only door into heaven. We have two ways – to follow Him or not! The choice is ours and our eternity is based on just that choice!

Opening illustration: In the marketplace of ideas, all vendors have an equal right to sell what they believe. But that doesn’t mean all their ideas are equally right. Christians proclaim that Jesus is the only way to God not because they are bigots but because they believe it is true. They ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

The Most Evil Woman In The Bible

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2013

As much as he might have feared the ridicule or laughter of his cronies for not keeping the hasty vow, he now faced an even greater fear, because he thinks that Jesus is actually John returned from the dead!

January 6, 2003 The Most Evil Woman in the Bible Mark 6:14-6:28 　 Today, we are going to look at one of the most evil women in the Bible. Her name is the feminine form of Herod—it’s Herodias. That was the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Your Tongue Saya About You

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Oct 27, 2013

We get mad when people say nasty things about us but what about what we say to ourselves? Too many times we allow satan to tear us down from the inside out and to use our thoughts against us. Believers need to bring every thought unto captivity to Christ.

What Your Tongue Says About You There have been countless sermons preached on the power of the tongue. I have preached a few of them myself over the years and many of those sermons were talking about how what we say affects other people and that’s very important because what we say to and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

O The Wonderful Cross

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013

A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core Character Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2013

The Love of Christ-followers represents the Love of the Savior.

The Core Character of the Church Romans 12:9 “Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Finisher?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 19, 2013

This is a message about staying the course and finishing our Christian walk strong. Many Christians start off on fire and strong but it doesn't matter how you start but more how you finish.

Are You a Finisher? Heb 12:1-3 Intro This morning I want to ask a question…what’s more important, how you start a race or how you finish? Doesn’t matter how you start the race but more how you finish the race! Story of Bill Brodherst The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving To Remember

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Day for Christians (Christ-ones) is a prelude to an everlasting Day of Thanks.

A Thanksgiving to Remember: Revelation 7:9-12 Thanksgiving Day in our country has deviated so from what it was intended to be. In 1789, George Washington had said: “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist