Sermons on Messianic Secret:

A Cheerful Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 4, 2012

God’s Proverbs instructs us in how God wants us to live. These Proverbs teach us that God has designed us to function better when we are cheerful. Even our physical & emotional health is effected by our spiritual mood.

A CHEERFUL HEART PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 In the Bible the heart can be the center or focus of passions; the center of the thought processes and even the spring of conscience. Heart, in fact, is associated with what is now meant by the thinking, the will, and the emotions of personal life. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Qr Codes For Your Life: Going To The Source Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 28, 2012

This is the introduction to a series that we look at where to go in the Bible when faced with difficult situations. This message looks at the validity of the source.

QRC Intro They are everywhere. You can find them in magazines, in newspapers, on bill boards, stores and restaurants. You know what I’m talking about those funky little square bar codes that are showing up everywhere. They are called Quick Response Codes and they were first developed by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Hymn Of Faith

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Nov 4, 2012

A Hymn of Faith is an exposition of Habakkuk 3:17-19. Sermon Point: Because faith honors God, God honors faith. (1) The reality that confronts the life of faith; (2) The rejoicing that characterizes the life of faith; (3) The resource that comforts the li

I have a book of devotionals by JOHN FISCHER, entitled, Real Christians Don’t Ask Why. The Don’t is crossed out in the title. How I wish that it were also crossed out in our hearts and minds, so that we can confront the questions we pretend aren’t there. All of us have questions, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Decree For America

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Nov 6, 2012

Sparked from Aaron Fruh's Decree for America this sermon looks at the acceptance of sin in the American church and the need fore true repentance with full acceptance to the Great Commision as the real solution to the downward spiritual spiral.

While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. “Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Master The Bible? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

You can’t master the Bible, but the Bible can master you. This sermon teaches how to study the Bible.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Response To Jesus: Judas And Peter Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

The betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter came within hours of each other. The responses were similar, but, the overall outcome of each of these men was completely different. This morning I want to take a look at the betrayal of Judas and the denial

Last week we discussed the response to Jesus by Zacchaeus. His response was immediate. We talked last week about how our response to Jesus needs to be like this tax collector. We must own up to our mistakes. Repent, and then offer our lives as an example of what a follower of Jesus looks like. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-63

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success In Christ Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 23, 2012

Each of us wants to be a better Christian, God has already given us EVERYTHING we need according to 2 Peter 1:3-5, journey with me trhough this great text.

SUCCESS IN CHRIST I think that I can say with some degree of confidence that there are many people in this room this morning that would like to be better Christians. I would include myself in that statement, and I can speak for my wife as well. I KNOW, without a doubt that many people here today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 29, 2012

This follows "I am the Life' and looks at the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

I Am the Resurrection Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Share M & M's! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2012

Even secular 'experts' know that people need faith, hope, and love - three things Christianity uniquely offers.

“Building Quality Relationships: With the World – Share M & M’s!” Eph. 5:8-14; 1Cor. 12:27-13:13 A renowned pastor was reflecting on a conference where the main speakers were psychologists and psychiatrists. One had spoken about people’s desperate need to have ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anatomy Of A Happy Home Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2012

Through today’s bible study we are going to see what the anatomy of a happy home is and that is important because the American home is in desperate need of repair. I believe statistics show that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. That leads to si

The Anatomy of a Happy Home Acts 10:1-8, 19-25 Introduction Through today’s bible study we are going to see what the anatomy of a happy home is and that is important because the American home is in desperate need of repair. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012

Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012

There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Divorce Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 16, 2012

So many of us are effected by divorce. How does the church look at it today. Of course the Bible defines marriage between a MAN and a WOMEN.

The Question of Divorce New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN on September 16 2012 Richard T. McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: MATTHEW 5:31-32 Jesus said, Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a written divorce paper. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bullet Proof Vest

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

A message laying out the case for Jesus, using evidences allowed in courtrooms. Primarily aimed at seekers, but even mature Christians will gain from hearing this message. Inspired by Sean McDowell’s GODQUEST series.

When you think of Jesus, what mental image or picture comes to mind? Do you see Him as this indescribable and unknowable figure who lives in the sky, or do you imagine Him as a very personal confidante that walks beside you wherever you go? We all have some mental image of Jesus. The trouble is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: *other

The Horns Of The Altar

Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012

Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:47-53

Denomination: Wesleyan