Sermons on Mixed Responses:

Conformity To The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The Corinthians Christians had become arrogant, crowing like a rooster. To use a Texas idiom, they had become “all hat and no cattle.” In the words of Glenn Campbell, “A Rhinestone Cowboy.”

It’s a message from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians and it represents a journey of sorts. A journey to an another land – and older land – where the goals of Christianity were not set by marketers in order to make it more palatable. Instead, the agenda was set by prophets who sought holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Wife Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Most people who end in the divorce court because of a mole hill which was not removed, and it grew into a mountain.

A minister was visiting a state asylum, and was being shown around by the superintendent. On the first floor a man sat in a rocking chair moaning, "O Mary, why did you do it?" The superintendent said, "This is a very sad case of a man jilted in love." Continuing on the tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Unfailing Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2021

God's unfailing love comes to us when we fail and repent.

INTRODUCTION • The Temple was completed on March 15, 515 BC. • The trek that took around 70 plus years was over. • Thanks to God's plan with the Persian Empire Temple was completed. • Now what? Is it over? • Not be a long shot. • In 458 BC, Ezra, along with some others still in Babylon, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15, Ezra 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Comfort

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

Illus: Did you hear about the three men that were dying of terminal diseases? They all began to talk about how they never thought this is how they would leave this world. A nurse thought she would bring some comfort to these three fellows by asking them, “If you had a choice, how you would like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Horsemen Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 15, 2024

The 4 Horsemen are given as a warning to Christians to take the Gospel of Jesus seriously.

March 16, 2024 After having the privilege of watching the coronation of Christ in heaven, John was now prepared to witness the great spiritual conflict on earth between those who love God and those who do not. That brings us to Revelation chapter 6. After Christ assumed his place on the throne, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1, Zechariah 1:7-11, Habakkuk 3:8-13, Psalm 45:4-5, Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 7:15-16, Matthew 24:10-11, 2 Peter 2:1-2, 1 John 4:1-3, Amos 8:11-14, Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 19:8, Deuteronomy 32:23-25, Ezekiel 14:21, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Run# 1 - Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Our God given gifts, skills and talents are to be used to grow the kingdom where ever we are. Invitation: Bring “Pictures” of where you are serving the rest of the week.

We begin this new series we have lovingly called, “RUN!” This is not meant as a warning of the future or a bad fire drill or re-enactment from the movie, Mar’s Attacks. It’s actually not about running away from anything. It’s really a reference to a piece of scripture from the book of Hebrews in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Started

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 25, 2020

Getting started begins with following Jesus.

Title: Getting Started Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Thesis: Getting started begins with following Jesus. Introduction These days I am a vicarious adventurer… I will never toss a sleeping bag and a camping stove and a copy of Whitman’s Leaves of Grass in the back of a pickup truck and chronical my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazed And Afraid

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

When someone is saved, he or she will become "amazed" by how God is working. But when they get to a certain point in their journey, God might require the individual to take a step of faith, at which point he or she will become "afraid."

This morning I wish to speak with you about a common pattern that occurs in many individual relationships with the Lord. The trend that happens over and over, and the one that we will see in our passage of Scripture, is this: An individual will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up The Mantle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2021

Elisha had proven himself faithful in being Elijah’s disciple. He was now ready for a new ministry, an expanded ministry, an anointed ministry.

2 KINGS 2: 8-14 TAKING UP THE MANTLE [2 Kings 2:1-7] Elijah has been called the grandest character that Israel ever produced. [Robert Young, Analytical Concordance to the Bible, New York: Funk and Wagnalls, 1936, p 295.] But like all of us he needed a friend. Elisha had been Elijah’s servant, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 22, 2024

Gratitude is a transformative attitude. In today’s world, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing instead of recognizing the blessings we already have. But what if gratitude could change not just our outlook but our relationship with God?

Sermon Title: Attitude of Gratitude Text: Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Gratitude is a transformative attitude. In today’s world, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing instead of recognizing the blessings we already have. But what if gratitude could change not just our outlook but our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Beginning. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

God creates. Everything begins with God and fulfills His purposes for His glory. He works by the power of His Word (Ps. 33:6–9), the same Word that can work in our lives. He works according to a plan: first He forms, and then He fills.

April 24, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.1: The Beginning. Scripture: Gen. 1:1, 2. Genesis 1.1, 2 (KJV) 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Hope - Made Possible

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2017

In all our passages we see God's Wonderful Message of HOPE - Hope that is founded on these facts 1. God is at work for us 2. God is at work with us 3. God is at work in us and 4. God is at work through us

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45 and Psalms 130 (Call to Worship) Title: Hope Made Possible Proposition: In all our passages we see God's Wonderful Message of HOPE - Hope that is founded on these facts 1. God is at work for us 2. God is at work with us 3. God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023

Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Jeremiah 6:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:3-4, Matthew 22:39, John 3:16, Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:3-13, Daniel 4:30-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Legalism Exposed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 6, 2024

This exposition of Romans 4:13-16 addresses the problem of trying to attain righteousness through good works. The law was given to expose our sinfulness and lead us to Christ for salvation. The deception of legalism is a problem that must be addressed.

Intro Our text today is Romans 4:13-16: “It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Genesis 17:1-14, Romans 11:1-6, Galatians 4:1-9, Romans 8:9-39, Jude 1:4, Romans 3:20-23, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003

And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come. What really happened on this wonderful day.

The Birth of the Church Understand the Church is not a physical building, it’s not an organization or denomination, it’s not a particular ministry, the Church is made up of the body of believers that are called by His name according to His purpose. The Church is people called out of people. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic