Sermons on Military Failure:

So What Really Is Sin, Righteousness And Judgement? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2019

The world thinks sin is anything they don’t like good people doing.

Tuesday of the 6th week in Easter 2019 I’m one of the folks who believes that lawyers are a bane on our existence until the day you need one, and then they are the best people on earth. In Jesus’s last sermon, in the upper room after the Last Supper, we hear that it’s better that Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34, John 16:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

It Takes Guts

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2020

It takes courage in these times, the sermon helps us deal with our issues such as Covid-19.

“It takes Guts” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. What is Guts? • Guts are the digestive tract the intestine or stomach • Guts are the inner essential parts. Like the guts of a car • Guts is fortitude and stamina in coping with what alarms, or discourages : • Instinctual part of a person She knew in her gut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Is Doing When He Seems Distant Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Where is God when He seems distant?

- The Jews here had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They were surrounded by strong enemies and their attempts to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had just gotten restarted. - Here we have eight night visions designed to encourage God’s people. As I noted last week, the theme of Zechariah can ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Black Sheep

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jezebel was the stimulus that moved King Ahab to violate the Torah and turning to evil and idolatry. Something similar was happening in Thyatria. Don't let it happen in your church.

“The Black Sheep” Rev. 2:18-29 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Thyatira is the longest of the seven letters. It’s symbolism focuses on a woman named Jezebel. I am sure that you all have heard that name before. We tend to use it today in a similar way that was used in the letter to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

What is in store for us during the 1,000 year reign?

Men down through the ages have dreamed and planned for a golden age of perfect life. I contend that the scriptures have much to say about this golden age. There can be no doubt, but that Jesus is to come out victorious over Satan and sin. This age when “righteousness shall cover the earth as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

David Is Picked By The People.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 3, 2021

Why is this text important? There doesn't seem to be any great revelation here.

Sermon Title: David is picked. Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 18, 2021

There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection.

Easter 2021 The Road to Emmaus There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection. Death can be dramatic, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleaning Up Our Act To Be Useful To The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022

God loves us and wants us to accept His forgiveness for our sins and bad habits, and help build the kingdom of God, and fall in love with Him and our brothers and sisters so we can all enjoy the divine companionship forever.

Eighth Sunday in Course I have never served in the Army, but I know quite a few of my acquaintances who have. All of them testify to the rigors and hazards of the battlefield. Just moving one’s feet forward in the direction of the foe is dangerous, even without projectiles aimed at you coming at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, Psalm 92:2-3, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Catholic

Praise In The Presence, 1 Samuel 6 Series

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Jul 8, 2018

This sermon examines the account of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. It considers the right way to approach God in contrast to the wrong way.

Introduction King David is one of the key Old Testament figures from the Bible. How do we remember David? – The shepherd boy who slew Goliath? The might military general? The man after God’s heart? The adulterer and murder? The great king of Israel? . . . Yes, he is all that and more – David is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:14-15, 1 Chronicles 16:1-43, 1 Chronicles 15:1-29, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight From The Heart

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 9, 2018

What comes out of our mouth comes from the heart

Mid-week Message/Devotion James 3:1-12 Straight from the Heart (Third in a series) “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 30, 2022

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. What does that mean for us today? God has given us clear instructions.

THE FOUNDATION: The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Romans 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Know That The Spiritual Battle Is Not Ours? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When we face a battle where the enemy is fierce, how can we let God fight for us?

How do we fight when we see that an enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel that we must? Our message today comes from during a time when Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saw a great multitude come against him and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Watch Night Service"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2016

The message is sharing why we have watch night service.

Galatians 5: 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery Watch Night services provide spiritual way to bring in New Year. The typical image of New Years Eve is a group of revelers with party hats and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

Who's First? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 17, 2017

Jesus proclaims that Isaiah’s prophecy has been fulfilled. The inclusion of all people in to God’s family is foreshadowed.

Introduction When I was young, the kids in the neighborhood would occasionally play a game called, "King of the Mountain." We would use the giant piles of snow, which were made by plowing the streets and parking lots. The object of the game was to get to the top of the mountain before anyone else. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran