Sermons on Measuring Line:

Buffet (Buffay) Of Buffet?

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 9, 2015

A message on fasting. The problem with fasting, the purpose of fasting, the pitfalls of fasting, the promises to fasters.

Buffet (Buffay) or Buffet? PPT 1 Pic of a buffet (buffay) PPT 2 Pic of a boxer buffeting another boxers body What are you doing with your body? Are you buffaying it or buffeting it? PPT 3 Text 1Co 9:27 but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2015

"Everything Happens For A Reason" seems Biblical... but it's not. Do you know why it's not true? And do you know what God actually teaches about His purpose and promises in our lives?

OPEN: Over the past couple of weeks we've been talking about stupid things that even Christians believe. Of course, these things that people believe don’t seem “stupid” to them at the time. In fact many of these things people believe seem perfectly reasonable… almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Joshua 6 - Lessons For Today

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 21, 2015

The story of how God led the smaller Israelite people to victory over a large and fortified city tells us much about what He will do for us today. Using lyrics of older hymns to reflect on our reliance upon God.

I remember, as a child, sitting in church on light maple colored pews between my mother and father. They would never let my brother and me sit next to each other because we would end up hitting each other, or worse. But those memories are now very precious to me. And some of the memories that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-23

Denomination: *other

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - Introduction Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

Introduction to the priestly garments that the Aaronic Priesthood wore during their times of ministry.

Leviticus 16:21 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Started Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2014

In this sermon we learn about the priority of worship and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who was giving the children’s sermon one day at his church. 1. He had decided to talk to the kids about how to write a good sermon, in hopes of inspiring some to grow up and go into the ministry or become a Sunday School teacher. 2. So he ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Watchful Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 9, 2014

Are you watchful, attentive and careful with the words you speak to others? In this message, we will learn from the life of Jacob on how to improve our Christian character for the better to be a good testimony to others.

BEING WATCHFUL Text: Genesis 31:24 (NIV) "Then God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” Do you know that many times, we are not aware of the destructive and harmful words that we say to people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man And His Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 16, 2014

At some point of life, we had to ask ourselves the questions: Where am I going and what do I need to do in life? In this message, we will look at the life of Jacob and how he curved a successful destiny.

THE MAN AND HIS DESTINY Text: Genesis 32:1-2 " Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim." Genesis 32:1-8 New International Version (NIV) Jacob also went on his way, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

When Hope Arises Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the anointed one.

When Hope Arises Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 – Brad Bailey Intro Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 5: 30 – 47

John 5: 30 – 47 Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32 There is another who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Don't Belong To This World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 16, 2017

Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are

“I Don’t Belong to this World” Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are May 14, 2017 – Brad Bailey (Note: This message also coincided with Mother’s Day…so while the focus remained in this series on Identity… some illustrations were woven in which reflect the significance of mothers.) Intro Continuing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, John 17:15-18, John 17:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Promises

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2017

Holy Spirit - Pentecost Sunday - The Fulfillment of God's Promise-The Coming of the Holy Spirit! The Power of God's Promise - The Infilling of the Holy Spirit! The Proclamation of God's Promise - New Life through the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Luke 24:48-49; Acts 1:4-5 Call to Worship - Psalms 104:24-34 Theme: Holy Spirit - Pentecost Sunday - 1. The Fulfillment of God's Promise - The Coming of the Holy Spirit! 2. The Power of God's Promise - The Infilling of the Holy Spirit! 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Luke 24:48-49, Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

At The End Of The Day

Contributed by Rev. Robert Walsh on May 20, 2017

When all the dust settles, the final result just may just surprise us. Don't be taken aback if the final outcome is different than what you suspect. God is forever in control and He will reign forever and ever.

We’ll be beginning our message Scripture right at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 3 (pg. 4 of Pew Bible) in a few moments so if you’ll turn there, we start with a word of prayer. Throughout our daily speech and even through the common talk of the sidewalks of this great country we call America, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plans To Prosper You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2017

God will not always do what we desire but He will always do what He decides.

Plans to Prosper You Jeremiah 29:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 3-4, 2017 Some verses that are taken out of context make us smile, like this one from 1 Corinthians 15:51 often found above changing tables in church nurseries around the country: “We shall not all sleep, but we all shall be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's New World Order

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 6, 2017

I. God's New Age Has Arrived in Christ Jesus! - Jesus Resurrection inaugurated God's New Order II. Jesus Commissions Us to be His Witnesses - to be His Change Agents

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 (Call to Worship - Psalm 8) God's New World Order I. God's New Age Has Arrived in Christ Jesus! - Jesus Resurrection inaugurated God's New Order II. Jesus Commissions Us to be His Witnesses - to be His Change Agents INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene