Sermons on March:

Faith Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 27, 2014

Faith overcomes Fear. Fear is of the devil. Faith comes from the Lord and the Word of God. All things are possible to those who will believe.

Faith Overcomes Fear Main Thought: Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. Mark 9:23-24 23 “‘If you can’?”said Jesus.“Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bright Side Of Growing Older

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2014

The reason for the luxuriant growth of believers is that they are planted in the house of the Lord and they flourish in the courts of our God. In other words, they live in daily fellowship with the Lord, drawing their strength and sustenance from Him.

February 23, 2014 Title: The Bright Side of Growing Older Scripture: Job 11:17 (KJV)—“Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth.” Introduction Our devotion for today is about the brightside of growing old. If you don’t think there is a bright ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did God Really Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2008

We are the ones who get in the way of the making of disciples for the transformation of the world.

“What Did God Really Say?” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. This is a huge responsibility. Precious lives ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 24

THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also known as the Flying Saucer cult, led by Hon-Ming Chen, headed to Garland (mistaken for “God Land”), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 20, 2015

Through worship we are transformed. This sermon looks at the why, how and what of offering ourselves to God.

LIVING SACRIFICES Two older women were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of them slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in her hands. As she stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

As The World Panics

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 23, 2020

We are in dire times right now. It is important to all of us that we keep our focus on God and not let the world distract us from our mission... only adapt, as God leads us through this struggle.

Our nation and the entire world is in high-panic mode at this time, and we here at Sunrise Chapel, will do everything within our power to help the local communities and people impacted by the restrictions put on us by our state and federal governments. We have all agreed to “follow the rules” put ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 35:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

If we no longer want to feel guilty, or ashamed. If we want to live as if a sinful event in our lives never happened. If we want this, we need to understand the forgiveness of God to us.

Message Psalm 38:1-22 Forgiving Yourself You can hear the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Today we’re starting a new sermon series looking at forgiveness in action under three general titles of forgiving ourselves, forgiving others and then also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 2018

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 18, 2018

This message is about being ready for the second coming of Christ. It is an updated version of a message from 2002

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It By Rick Gillespie- Mobley 11/18/2018 Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 24:36-44 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Tyrone was 27 years old and for the first time in his life, he had kept a job for more than six months. He really needed this job, but the words of his boss kept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 5 in our series from Exodus tracking Israel's faith journey. This message continues from the previous message.

The notes here are supplemental to the notes for message 4. Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" Pt 2 I. God deliberately designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 A. He positioned His children up against an obstacle 1-2 God deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Clear Vision In A Confusing World

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011

Vision and purpose will help us stand in these evil days.

A Clear Vision In A Confused World Dan 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. In the year 605 BC, a young ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Of Arimathea The Corageous Coward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It took the crisis of the cross to change his cowardice into courage. Sometimes it takes a crisis to bring out a man's true faith.

A fireman who was half dead from exhaustion and smoke inhalation, with face dirty and uniform covered with grime, staggers past the crowd and is almost deafened by their shouts and cheers for him. He has just come from a burning building where, at the risk of his life, he climbed to the third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-47

One Accord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was in ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.

Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get everyone to attend. Before this Sunday arrives, they send out newsletters from the church, stating: • Cots will be placed in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lamb Selection Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2023

It is time to examine God's Passover lamb, Jesus.

Lamb Selection Day Americans love parades. We tune in to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Plymouth Parade, Bowl Game Parades, and Ticker Tape parades. I have participated in several parades in my life. My social club in high school put together a kazoo band for our Homecoming float in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted And Grounded Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

To remain faithful in the face of pressure, we need to be grounded in our identity as followers of Christ, with knowledge, obedience, and love.

We spend one Sunday a year praying for persecuted Christians around the world. Of course there’s the “Martyr of the Month” column in the newsletter, and occasionally our bulletin inserts will highlight a trouble spot or a new martyr. But that’s all the time most of us spend ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Or Barabbas? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: Each and every person who cried out for Barabbas to be released was as guilty as he. And we too are just as guilty, for it was on account of our sins that He was slain.

Good Friday is coming up this week; so, this morning we’re going to focus on an event surrounding Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. We will be examining the account of Jesus and Barabbas, and this is apparently a significant event because it is shared in all four of the gospels. The other locations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist