Sermons on Making Disciples:

Are You Going Up Or Down?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015

The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Embodying The Gospel Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Living in a manner that is worthy of the gospel has three conditions.

If you don’t mind, let’s go back to the beginning of this passage. We read there – in chapter 1, verse 27 – that we are to live our lives “in a manner [that is] worthy of the gospel.” This is a simple but urgent appeal to us, and if we are to respond to it, if ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Destined To Grow Great

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2015

To prove by this verse that even in Old testament an ordinary person - a shepherd can become a king, only because of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you designed to grow great? Yes. Because GOD is with me and lives within me. John 1:14 (Amplified Bible) 1:14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Witness Of The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014

Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Power Of Abiding

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2014

There's starvation many places, but one place where there shouldn't be, is the people of God. God's made abundant provision for our vitality, but to absorb His life, we must "abide" in the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Read of the meaning & rewards of abiding.

THE SECRET POWER OF ABIDING John 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For The Uppertaker Part Ii Escape The Coming Storm Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014

The Tribulation Period is coming...is there any escape? For the believer--absolutely!

1 Cor 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. NKJV The May 1984 National ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Bible Church

"I Am New" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 12, 2014

Why not use this Lenten season to work on your relationship with Christ, to invest as much in this most important relationship, as you do in other relationships in your life, so that you can feel like the new you is rising with Him at Easter.

“I Am New” (Ephesians 4:17-24) How many of you have a hard time throwing old things, especially clothes, away? Maybe you hold on to them thinking some day I’ll lose some weight and be able to fit into that again. Or maybe its gone out of style but you know that like most things, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Strife Tears Down

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 17, 2014

We should be working in accordance to the Spirits leadership not out of Strife. Strife tears down Love and Peace build up.

Title: Strife doesn’t tears down 03/23/14 Introduction: In the movie back to the future the Biff was George McFly’s boss. Biff was a taker and a bully he didn’t know how to treat anybody with compassion, but all of that changed the night of the night of the Enchantment under the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Toying Or Feasting? Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

What if you took a step beyond privately forgiving those who’ve hurt, betrayed, caused you suffering? What if you prepared a feast on their behalf and showed them love and mercy ~ whether it was done in secret, or whether it was done personally? What if

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Toying or Feasting? Scripture Text: Genesis 43.19-34 INTRODUCTION Have you ever-been “toyed” with? [INSERT YOUR OWN STORY OF A TIME IN WHICH SOMEONE ‘TOYED’ WITH YOU OR PLAYED A PRANK ON YOU… KEEP IT LIGHT-HEARTED!] It raises-the-question: Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

The Town Of Overnight Millionaires

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2014

The April 2014 edition of Reader’s Digest contains a story (written by Lia Grainger) about a group of people who suddenly became fabulously rich. It parallels what will happen to us at the resurrection when we enter New Jerusalem!

THE TOWN OF OVERNIGHT MILLIONAIRES 1 Tim. 6:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A crook mistakenly made a counterfeit $8 bill instead of a $10 bill. He decided to try it out anyway. He went to the teller at the local bank and asked for change. The teller looked at the $8 bill and gave the crook two $4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sober Warning

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 20, 2014

From the 'fig tree' we can glean four warnings which are sobering!!

A Sober Warning Mark 11:12-14, 20-21 * As I read this text I am reminded once again of why I love to preach through books the Bible and why I believe God leads me to preach through books of the Bible. It is because messages like this get overlooked if you just preach on subjects. In this message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

While Dying On A Tree

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 20, 2014

A Holy Week / pre-Easter sermon about "What Jesus dying on the cross does for us."

While Dying on a Tree “Then they nailed him to the cross” Mark 15:24 Intro: Today I’m going to talk about what Jesus dying on the cross does for you. As people would walk by the cross, they would look up and see not only the shock and brutality of the crucifixion, but also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enough Grace To Go Around Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2014

God's grace is not an exclusive grace... it is an all inclusive grace that knows no barriers.

Today is the Third Sunday in Lent. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. Today Jesus teaches us that God’s grace knows no barriers. Title: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed