Sermons on Materialism:

A New Beginning

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Neh 9:1-18

A NEW BEGINNING (NEHEMIAH 9:1-18) Dan Crawford (1870-1926) spent most of his adult life serving as a missionary in Africa. When it was time to return home to Britain, Crawford described to an old Bantu the kind of world he was about to return to. He told him about ships that ran under the water, on ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Without Strength Before The Pursuer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. Somebody that is pursued cannot relax. If he has no strength then he is already a prey, a casualty.

Lamentation 1:6 says, “And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.” What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Enemy Is Already Inside

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

Nowadays, among Christians there are many prodigals who are living in the midst of swine. There is also a slow satanic brainwashing going on now among Christians. Many Christians are gradually getting used to darkness. Ignorance is being promoted. Little

Our message this week is titled, “When the enemy is already inside.” Ephesians 4:27 says, “Neither give place to the devil.” It means that it is possible for somebody to allow the enemy into his or her life. And if you give place to the enemy, he will definitely stay. That is why the passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Terms Of Endearment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 22, 2012

Admonitions from 1 John to believers.

“Terms of Endearment” Several years ago there was a popular movie entitled “Terms of Endearment” and it starred Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Danny Devito and Jack Nicholson. It was about a mother daughter relationship and it enjoyed critical acclaim. Tonight I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Rational Mind Deceived

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 28, 2012

What is it about the idea of God that makes many people uncomfortable? The idea of God does make many people feel that way, you know. For a country that has "In God We Trust" on its money, we are pretty confused about what kind of God we trust.

9th The Rational Mind Deceived Romans 1:18-23 January 22, 2012 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:18-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 21 through 28

Mark 1: 21 – 28 We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Now there was a man in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Drama Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Today we are going to see the importance of relationships in this mission. It is vitally important to establish healthy relationships in your life to assist in serving God. God works through people. God never does anything in the world except what God do

Drama Free Matthew 10:9-15 Charlie Brown said it best: "I love mankind, it's people I can’t stand!" ...and we can all relate. Life could be so serene were it not for those pesky relational challenges. Last week we looked at the importance of the simplicity of our lifestyle, because the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbs 14 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter 14.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fourteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fourteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 (NASB) Here again the wise and the foolish are contrasted. A wise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus sends us into the storms, sees us in the storms and supports us through the storms.

In "On This Day" by Carl D. Windsor, the page for Valentine's Day includes this anecdote: "Even the most devoted couple will experience a 'stormy' bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. 'On my wedding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012

A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Were Jesus Christ, Born Human? (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

Jesus Christ has already PAID a RANSOM to SAVE us with His PRECIOUS LIFE BLOOD even, BEFORE the WORLD BEGAN.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Treasuring God's Mission Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 14, 2012

Signage is important. ur church is a sign to the world. What are we communicating about the God we represent?

“Treasuring God’s Mission” 1 Pt. 2:4-10 Visiting an unfamiliar city, a man left his hotel to go to dinner. As he walked along the unfamiliar streets he saw a sign in the window of a shop which said, “Chinese Laundry.” The next morning he gathered his soiled laundry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning The Spirits

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012

Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational