Sermons on Mans Effort:

A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025

What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Far too many people feel God is remote, impersonal, and unknowable. Because of that, many Christians suffer from an inability to feel forgiven and live with nagging doubts and fears about their relationship with Him. Failure to love and trust God often comes from picturing God as unlovable and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 2:19-20, Hebrews 6:9, Philippians 1:6, Titus 2:11-12, Mark 8:35, Titus 3:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Speachless To Praise

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 17, 2025

An exposition of Luke 1:67-80

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm glad to see all of you. What a beautiful morning we have. Beautiful snow. It's so pretty to see the coverings. As I looked last night and woke up this morning and the bright sunshine. You can't ask for a prettier Christmas time. Well, if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Day By Day - Time Management Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026

Every day (Day by Day) spiritual seeds are being planted in us by the Holy Spirit but the key to spiritual growth is found in discerning what type of heart or soil those seeds are falling on to? Our hearts are either: hard, shallow, entangled or fertile for spiritual growth.

Theme: Day by Day - Time Management Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “We need to run again!” Introduction to Theme: “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Mark 4:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know God’s Guidance? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 26, 2010

Seeking and receiving God's guidance into our lives requires that we TRUST God and believe that He does have our best in mind with His plan and purpose. How can we know God's guidance? How can we test it to make sure it is God's plan and not our own desir

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date Preached: July 25, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: How Can I know God’s Guidance? Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 11, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, life is as much of a struggle for us all when we consciously decide to clearly face the darkness of the world and fail to embrace God’s love ...

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS YAHSHUAH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 11, 2021) “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12, John 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Friends

The Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Without faith it is impossible to please God.

The Crisis Of Belief Hebrews 11:6 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 This is the third week of our "Sharing the Gifts" stewardship focus for this year. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cosmetics

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 5, 2003

Jesus draws us together into a family of faith through His perfect sinless life.

Before and After Galatians 3:23-29 We’ve all seen the ads. The smiling models, supposedly real people just like you and me, tell their tales of what a louse and loser they were before they enrolled in the program. After just three weeks…“I lost ten pounds, I made a million dollars, I found the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Walk Of Trust Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Trust is a key principle in learning obedience as a steward of God’s resources. This message examines the essential element of our walk of trust in God’s ability to meet our needs.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART FIVE THE WALK OF TRUST PROVERBS 3:5-10; MALACHI 3:10 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION This month we are focusing our attention on the purpose of our church: A Church that understands the importance of THE FORWARD WALK. The forward walk is essential if we are to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose:14th Anniversary Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003

This is the message we preached together as husband and wife pastors for our 14th Anniversary At The Church.

Our Purpose 3/2/2002 Numbers 13:36-14-4 Philippians 3:10-16 Rick Today we celebrate the reality that some fourteen years ago, God intervened in the life of this congregation in a definite manner with a specific purpose in mind. With God, nothing happens simply by chance, for even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.

I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Or Fantasy Part I

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This sermon deals with the difference between having faith and simply fantasizing.

Faith Or Fantasy 4/14/2004 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Mistake, I'm Sorry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:7-18, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Have I Learned? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Celebration Sunday of Bethany Church’s 40 Days of purpose campaign

(stories at end of sermon) It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 40 days. We are here to celebrate. I have been asking you to write your stories about what have you learned during 40 Days of Purpose. Those are compiled in today’s Celebration Packet unless you asked me not to print yours. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:2

Denomination: Methodist