Sermons on Many Antichrists:

Fear Not, Just Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2019

In many ways, Mary is the star of the Christmas Story, outside of her son of Course. This message looks at what the Angel was asking of her when he said, "Do not be afraid."

Have you ever been afraid at Christmas time? Maybe as a child you were afraid of Santa? Or maybe you were afraid that you hadn’t made the good list and you were afraid Santa wouldn’t come. Or perhaps it was a rough year financially and you were afraid that you would let your family down at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Phil Futoran on Apr 6, 2016

Many think that John, upon seeing the grave clothes, believed that Jesus had risen. This sermon challenges that view and, more importantly, what we really believe (live out).

“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken away the Lord out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitments For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 3, 2012

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months.

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months. For some reason during the month of January we have the strongest resolve to makes changes than we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Dark Past Bright Future

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 17, 2012

With life there comes many challenges and for some there are more challenges than others. Perhaps someone was unwanted at birth, a problems child or born into a family of abuse. There is a opportunity for that person to have a bright future.

Dark Past Bright Future 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Last week in studying the life of Moses we saw how his parents played an important role in his life. Moses was put in an idea environment with all the potentials to produce greatness. Perhaps you did not have parents like Moses or even more so raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Year Of Recovery Series

Contributed by Howard Langford on Jan 21, 2012

Life is full of struggle. Many people are either lost in transition or have a difficult time recovering from it.We will look at the life and struggle of Job and find the redemptive value of struggle

Imagine this, you lose your home, your job, your family, and your wife goes nuts. Now, imagine it all falls apart in one day. If matters were not already horrid, you develop a skin disease that both itches and burns. While sitting alone, void of friendship and Godly counsel, Job has an ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion Is Not Enough

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012

A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Murderer's Row! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Murder comes in many different forms. It is misunderstood in our culture. Some religions believe that stepping on a bug or ant is equivalent to murder. What does the Word of God say about it?

Exodus 20:13 Murderer’s Row! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Esther

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither do they behave like Christians; in that case, why should I fast?

Esther 4:1”When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry..” Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acceptable Sins

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

Christians usually clean up the egregious and external sins soon after they are saved. But there are some things that are often acceptable in many Christian circles that are really sins. This sermons addresses some of them.

“Acceptable” Sins Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” INTRODUCTION OPENING ILLUS. – A few years ago, Susan’s had a splinter in her foot. It ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal And Desertion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Jesus has come to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). Man needs to be saved from himself, from his deceitful heart, his bent to do evil.

Introduction What is worse – to be told that you will fail or to watch your failure played out just as it was told? And what is more difficult for the condemned prisoner – waiting for the hours to tick by or the moment of execution finally arriving? Not very good choices either way, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

Obstacles To Growth

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 4, 2007

There are many obstacles to Christian growth; our busy lives are the #1 reason for most. Let’s explore the reality of why we fail to sustain meaningful growth in our Spiritual lives.

Obstacles to Growth Romans 12:1-2 August 5, 2007 East Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Graceville, FL Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Going To Relent?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 9, 2021

Many times we face unexpected disappointments, especially when we have been praying and it seems like our prayers are not being answered. What should be our response now?

Tonight, we’re going to look at a familiar passage of scripture – Jeremiah 29. And the message tonight has three parts. The first part will be encouragement. The second part is going to be a reminder. And the third part is going to be a challenge. In Jeremiah 29 we know the background for this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighters For Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The peacemaker must take the same risks as the warmaker. It costs Jesus His life to be a peacemaker, and this is the price many have paid to bring peace between God and man, as well as between men.

One of the paradoxes of life is the fact that the peacemaker must be a fighter to be effective. Edwin Markham just before his death in 1940 remarked that his fondest hope had not been realized. He had wanted to write a poem that would dispense the armies of the world. Unfortunately, peace is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

True Wisdom

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 23, 2019

Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result

Introduction. Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result. However, a desired result can be either good or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ