Sermons on Moving In Different Direction:

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Why do we need meetings anyway when we could just sit at home and read our Bibles?

Why is so important for Christians to meet together? What’s our real purpose for coming to this meeting of Christians – which is the Church? Honestly, why am I at this particular meeting of the Church? Habit, duty, to please someone else, to gain favor with God or do I have a really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Usable

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 26, 2014

To be used of God is my desire. Is that your desire today? Paul speaking to Timothy about the issue of Christians who were caught up in false teaching and Christians caught up in worldliness, instructs us as believers as to how we can be used of God.

Usable 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Audrey Mieir wrote in her song, "To Be Used of God": "I've a yearning in my heart that cannot be denied, It's a longing that has never yet been satisfied. I want the world to know the One who loves them so. Like a flame it's burning deep inside. To be used of God, to sing, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss Your Calling

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 27, 2014

Identifying three callings of Jesus on a person's life.

Don’t Miss Your Calling Matthew 4:12 – 23 There is so much rich material in today’s scripture. From the image of light in the darkness to the fulfillment of prophecy to the mention of healing and miracles, there are several things that if we advertised, we could draw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Deliverance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 31, 2014

The struggling nation was in danger of extinction. God had a plan, DELIVERANCE! God has the same plan for you!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Welcome to FCC as we continue on our journey through The Story together, today we are in chapter four and if you have missed any of the messages you can go to our web site and click on the audio sermon link. • As we have been on the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2014

God's forgiveness unlocks His blessings. Sin is to be forgiven. God's forgiveness needs to be claimed. Sin is to be confessed. God's forgiveness is to be shared.

I believe all of us has taken this trip before – a guilt trip – probably more often than we like. The feeling of guilt comes when we do something we know is wrong. • It need not be a serious crime. It can be something careless, unethical, rude or immoral. • Yet this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law And The Christian, Part 1 Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2014

Jesus gave the ultimate commentary on the Old Testament law, yet it is not very well understood in the Christian community. In this the first of several sermons, we will explore the law and the Christian.

Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifices animals, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Hear The Prayers Of The Unsaved?

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

I've had many people that are no more saved than the man in the moon tell me "I pray all the time!" Is this right? Can God hear the prayers of the unsaved? I'd say the answer is no...for the most part.

Can God Hear The Prayers Of The Unsaved? Back in April, I had the opportunity to witness to a young woman who was not saved. She had been influenced by different religions, including the Jehovah's Witnesses. I conveyed to her that to get to heaven, a person had to have a saving relationship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time.

I. EXORDIUM: Where does our priesthood came from? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:17 (Amplified Bible) 7:17 For it is witnessed of Him, You are a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Horrifying Words For The End Days Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus completes His description of the Last Days

Mark 13:14-37 Horrifying Words for the End of Times Introduction – America has become famous for its warning labels. Some are helpful and urge caution concerning some hidden dangers or possible side effects of certain products. Others, however, seem obvious if not downright absurd. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Management Or Anger Banishment? What Does Jesus Say? (Part 2)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 23, 2014

This sermon focuses on how Jesus teaches how we are to banish anger also from the hearts of others.

Last Sunday I told you about a seminar for children entitled: A Volcano In My Tummy. The program description reads in part: “This course will teach children…how to handle their anger using the anger rules; anger can then become a motivating force that will help them build healthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 1, 2014

The Church needs to refocus on discipling new believers and we aren't doing that very well. Mature Christians need to spend more time and energy on growing new believers so that they can go out and become disciple makers. That's the point of Christianity.

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I What do you suppose is the main goal of being a Christian? Is it the forgiveness of sin? Is it to become a better person? Is it to do good things for other people? What about being a better husband or a better wife? What about being a better Mom or Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity In Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014

John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Meditation On The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 23, 2014

I believe Jesus is drawing our attention to the father and his compassion and joy in order to give us a a deeper understanding of the nature of God and His Kingdom; of our calling to be instruments of His life-giving compassion, and to share in His joy.

We heard in today’s Gospel reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and I am sure most of us have read and heard it numerous times. And we all perhaps have lost count of the sermons we have heard on this parable. You may be wondering what on earth I can say on this that is new or unique. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

A Bulwark Never Failing Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 24, 2014

Today we will examine the petition for our protection against the flesh, the world and the devil.

The model prayer is broken into two parts; that which is God-ward, and that which is Us-ward. - The God-ward portion is focused on God’s holiness, His kingdom, and His will. - The Us-ward portion can be further subdivided: Daily Bread - Forgiveness - Deliverance We have noted that these deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational