Sermons on Many Waters:

The Confession App Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

Here’s what you will find in the Scripture—that genuine confession serves as a first step toward repentance.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, a couple of weeks ago we began a brand new series called Life Apps, and basically we’re talking about the importance of not just listening, but the importance of doing. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Peter Commentary —chapter 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Peter’s first epistle is addressed to Gentile believers among the dispersed (the scattered) of Israel. They have been released from the futile way of life they learned from their ancestors (1:18). Those who were at one time, not a people, had become nothing less than the people of God (2:10).

Tom Lowe 4/2/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 1 (KJV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Never Have A Discussion With A Talking Snake! - Genesis 3:1-7 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

I’ll share with you things about temptation.

I’m really glad that you are here, either online or here, because it makes a statement about you that you are interested in growing spiritually. That’s something we have in common. That we want to grow spiritually. That’s what Calvary Chapel is about. You know the value of learning. We never stop ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Amazing Love Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2022

This message came about when I recently had to drop everything in the United States and move to the Philippines to conduct revivals. There, I met a young, lonely, fatherless boy who needed to feel and experience the majestic amazing Love of God.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16-17) (16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him Should not perish but have eternal life." (17) "For God sent not his Son into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8, Psalm 46:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice And Be Glad! - Matthew 5:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Jesus’ warnings about persecution were extremely earnest. If we are not prepared ahead of time, we will not be able to endure and remain faithful when serious persecution comes. This message will show you how to prepare.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12

The Remedy For Weak Flesh - Mark 14:27-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 9, 2024

Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Does that mean we’re doomed to failure because of weak flesh? No. Jesus gave us a remedy.

Mark 14:27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shep-herd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." 29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42, Matthew 26:31-46, Luke 22:31-46, John 13:36-38

Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

Jesus-SECOND COMING “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is Your Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 18, 2003

Love is an uncommon force that copes with suffering. By enduring the pain, sorrow and anger we are exhibiting God’s unconditional love. People who are mature in love endure the pain of selfish, critical and immature scoffers.

How Great is Your Love - I Cor. 13:4-7 Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Love Languages Series

Contributed by Chris Foster on Jun 13, 2002

Have you ever tried to talk to someone who didn’t speak english? Why do we raise our voice and use sign language, that person in not deaf, they speak a different language. Dr. Gary Champman says there are 5 different love languages. This is a two week s

5 Love languages Part 1 What happens to love after the wedding Someone said, “Love is a dream and marriage is the alarm clock.” *Definitions for men Just about every magazine published regularly has articles on how to keep love alive 101 ways to keep your marriage happy With all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Timing Is Perfect Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2006

God loves weak, wicked and wayward people just like you...and just like me.

God’s Timing is Perfect Romans 5:6-8 Rev. Brian Bill 10/8/06 I love the honest answers kids give when they’re asked questions. Listen to these responses to the topic of love. When asked why love happens between two people… • “One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Ordinary To Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series: Letting God Guide You April 24, 2005 Last week, (if you were here), you’ll remember that we left Esther with a catch-22 decision to make. She had to decide if she was going to save her own neck and be safe… or risk her life by going out on a limb for Gods ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Original Ghost-Buster Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

What are ghosts? What are they up to? How has Jesus dealt with them?

The Original Ghostbuster November 5, 2006 (Show Ghost-buster Video Clip) In case you didn’t recognize it, that was a scene from “Ghost-busters”, a comedy that came out about 20 years ago, but it’s still amazingly well-known today! It’s a story about 3 odd ball scientists who after getting kicked ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Desperate Men

Contributed by John Tung on Jun 6, 2005

The story of the Prodigal Son is the story of three desperate men.

DESPERATE MEN Luke 15:11-31 John Tung, 6-5-05 I. Introduction A few weeks ago, for Mother’s Day, I gave a message called “Desperate Mothers.” And in that message we looked at three women in the Bible who were desperate mothers due to different reasons. In the case of Eve she was desperate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

In this message David will teach us how to slay the giants that taunt us in our valleys keeping us in the hills, keeping us from running free. (Faith Factor - part 5)

How To Slay Your Giants Faith Factor – part five IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ