Sermons on Marriages:

Putting Things Before God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023

Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Through The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 23, 2023

Oh, it only takes little things to cause hostilities between people. And once started, it is difficult for them to reconcile. Even little things can cause whole nations to be at war. It doesn't take much.

Alba 2-19-2023 RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE CROSS Ephesians 2:14-18 A minister and his wife were going to give a mid-morning garden party. They invited everyone with engraved invitations. The back yard of the parsonage was manicured, tables decorated the lawn, the clematis vine and rose bushes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Sin Gets Us To Bite The Hook Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2020

Paul tells us that Satan can appear as an angel of light. That is a clear picture of the way that Satan and temptation works. What can we learn from it?

[Have a fishing pole with a hooked worm.] SATAN APPEARS AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT: Sin takes what is good and twists it just enough. - 2 Corinthians 11:14. - Genesis 3:1. - What does it mean that Satan appears as an angel of light? It means that Satan in tempting us often comes to us in the form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2023

As good servants of Christ, we teach the truth and live the truth. We want to train ourselves in the truth and for godliness.

1 Tim 4:1-10 - A Good Servant of Christ Jesus I borrowed this sermon title from Paul. Let’s read 1 Tim 4:6-10 ESV Subtitle: Some Will Depart from the Faith 1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas, Mary's Point Of View

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 14, 2022

We each have heard the story of Christmas many times: the angel Gabriel visits Mary and then visits Joseph, the shepherds, the Host Angels phrasing God, the Wise Men. Today, I want to concentrate on Mary’s part, the human part of the Christmas story.

Christmas, Mary's Point Of View Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Mathew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-21, Isaiah 7:14 We each have heard the story of Christmas many times: the angel Gabriel visits Mary and then visits Joseph, the shepherds, the Host Angels phrasing God, and the Wise Men. Today, I want to ...read more

God In The Midst Of His Own People

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Feb 5, 2021

ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN.

Proposition: ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN. PINAPAKITA DITO NA SI JESUS AY ISANG MABUTING ASAWA NA MAGPOPROVIDE NG WINE, PARA SA LAHAT SA PAMAMAGITAN NG KANYANG DUGO. Context: NAGBIGAY NG MATINDING EMPHASIS SI JOHN THE BELOVED KAY JESUS AS THE WORD OR ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

The Holy Spirit's Role In Knowing The Will Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 9, 2021

There is a difference between our conscience and God’s Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit knows all of God’s plans and purposes for our lives, and He wants us to know God’s will.

For the last 2 Sundays we’ve been talking about God’s Will in our lives—God’s Will vs. our Will and God’s Will and the Bible. Today I want to talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in us knowing the Will of God. You might remember last time when I mentioned the statement, “let your conscience be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bestowing The Blessing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

If we want to possess new territory for the Lord and win the land for Christ, and also leave behind an ever-increasing legacy of faith, then we must bless those whom we are leading so they can go and claim the Promised Land.

In an earlier message, when I spoke about the importance of casting a vision, I briefly touched on the topic of blessing. When we begin claiming new territory for the Lord, and as we invite others to join us to do the same, blessing is a vital component in keeping people motivated to continue ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stress (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

Statistics show over 70 percent of Americans regularly experience stress. This sermon shows some signs of stress and the factors that cause it.

Opening: A woman took her husband to the doctor's office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious infection brought on by stress." The husband, who had a hearing problem, asked her, "What did he say?" His wife answered, "He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 38:4, Psalm 23:2, Exodus 34:21, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 147:5, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 2:2, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Salvation Army In The 21st Century: Five Battlefronts We Face

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world, with the cross of Jesus Christ as our banner, we gather our troops, across the frontlines of the salvation war, gathered in foxholes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Mighty Meek Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Meekness is that attitude of God when He said, "Come now let us reason together." All through the Bible the appeal is to be meek and gentle, for this is the only reasonable way to face life.

A dejected coach entered a telephone booth after losing out in the high school basketball tournament. When he discovered he didn't have a dime he called a passing student: "Hey! Lend me a dime so I can call a friend." The student reached into his pocket and pulled out two dimes. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Should Christians Be Fighting A Culture War?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society.

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society. Images come to mind of the the battle over Christmas, yard signs that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21, 2 Kings 23:14, Daniel 6:24-28, Daniel 1:12, 2 Kings 23:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Help, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 19, 2022

The Bible is filled with many different kinds of experts.

For example, if you want to know something about: • LAW AND GRACE, the apostle Paul would be the one you would want to talk to. • SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION, Job would be the one you would want to talk to. • ESCHATOLOGY, you would want to consult John, the revelator. • But, if you wanted to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture

Contributed by Michael Kerr on Oct 26, 2021

The first hours after the Rapture

The Rapture or JESUS coming back for HIS bride, or JESUS coming back for HIS Church, or how ever you want to say it, what do you believe about it? Or do you even believe in it at all? Many do believe in it, and are looking forward to the return of CHRIST, there are many that think we will be here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18