Sermons on Manipulator:

Don't For Your Own Good.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 11, 2020

Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.

Don’t—For Your Own Good Proverbs 23:1-18NLT “Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.” P.H Proverbs 23:1-3NLT While dining with a ruler, pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians And Stress 3: Eliminating Istress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Some stress is an "I problem"--especially stress in the church. Jesus helps us get over our focus on our own needs.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DITCHING iStress—Philippians 1:27-2:18 Have you ever thought about how much stress comes from our own self-centeredness? At work, people are always asking: Am I successful, valued, getting ahead? In marriage: Am I getting my way? Am I finding fulfillment? Am I getting ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philippians And Stress 5: Choose Not To Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Alternatives to Anxiety: Prayer, Pure Thoughts, Putting God's Word into Practice.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: CHOOSE NOT BE ANXIOUS—Philippians 4:4-9 ***Project on the screen a hand-written note: “Dear stress, Let’s break up.” If only it were that simple!** The Apostle Paul was writing the letter to the Philippians from prison, or perhaps house arrest. It had to be a stressful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Firm. Refuse Comprimise

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Oct 19, 2018

Daniel stood tall and refused to compromise..will you?

Stand Firm. Refuse Compromise. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; Some years ago in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania a graduation speech caused a storm of controversy. Shannon Wray is not a celebrity. She is simply a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Other

"Shout For Joy!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2018

A sermon for Thanksgiving.

“Shout for Joy!!!” Psalm 100 A year ago, this past March, a couple of guys and I at East Ridge United Methodist Church, felt the call to start a Food Pantry. All we had to work with was $2,500. A year later, my buddy and I were walking through the Food Pantry. There were hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are Called To Imitate Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2015

Seeing Jesus in the vulnerable.

"We Are Called to Imitate Jesus" Mark 9:30-37 One cold morning when I was in high school I was dropped off early for basketball practice, and the doors to the school were locked. A janitor who worked at the school opened the door for me and invited me into his office. As I sat there, he got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Discovering God's Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

God's love is not learned- God's love is discovered- Let's go to Bethlehem to see this thing that has happened!

Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- Good morning everyone, I want to welcome you and thank you for joining us on one of the social platforms to study God’s Word together. This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Philippians Part 10 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 10, Chapter 2:5-2:11 I. Purpose and Importance of Philippians (2:5-11) A. Purpose –Christ the example concern for others leaves no room for self-concern. 1. Satan said, “I will . . .” Isaiah 14 2. Satan, the created, desired to be the Creator. 3. Christ the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

No Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 16, 2021

Why do people disconnect from Christ and the church? We must not cause "these little ones" to stumble.

NO STUMBLING BLOCKS—Mark 9:38-50 This morning, we face a troubling reality: Many Americans are moving away from Christ and the church. Some are high-profile influencers, who might say they are “done” with church, or “deconstructing” their faith. Others are ordinary people—maybe people we know—who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Apr 11, 2022

When we add to or distract from the Gospel, we rob God

NOT A REAL CHRISTIAN Have you ever had someone tell you that you’re not really a Christian or not saved? Maybe because, they said, you don’t belong to the right church or you celebrate the wrong holidays or whatever. When I was returning from the mission field, I had the good fortune of sitting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

David Is Named King Of Judah In Hebron Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

David had waited such a long time, for God’s promise given to him through the prophet Samuel. The promise was simple: You will be king. The moment has come, and David becomes King at Hebron over the tribe of Judah.

David trusted God for years and years. He trusted God as his enemies closed in around him. He trusted God as he lived in caves. He trusted God even when he was alone and on the run. He trusted God when Saul tried to kill him. He trusted God when he was an outcast. At last, the time had come. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Syrian Phoenician Woman Comes To Jesus For Help Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

It’s an interesting incident for this Phoenician woman to come and ask Jesus for help. She is a Greek, not a Jew.

How does the gospel of Mark all fit together? It’s all one cohesive message, to answer the question, who is Jesus really? It begins with John in the wilderness proclaiming the entry of the messiah into history. We see God step into the picture at this point. Then, we see Jesus preaching a message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Signs And Signposts To Heaven?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 14, 2023

Many Christian leaders need to place special emphasis on JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR and point HIS flock to HIM.

Signposts to heaven? John 14:6 We all know the importance of signage. Some signs do not have words just an image that makes the person seeing the sign take precautions or behave in a certain preferred way. On major highways , you find many signs indicating important turns that should be taken in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6