Sermons on Negotiate:

Knowing The God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2018

God revealing Himself to the Arameans.

We have in the text this morning the revealing of the God of Israel - 2 Kings 6:8-23. Each time the Arameans would make a raid into Israel, their plans were spoiled through the revelation given by God to Elisha. • Elisha would inform the King of Israel, who would then take precautions against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 5:38-39, Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 31, 2020

Are we ready?

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: An Exposition of Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is known for the many parables which He spoke. A parable reveals a truth in a way which is alive and vivid. It takes a story from everyday life and uses it to illustrate a greater truth. Those who were given the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Sheep

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus our Good Shepherd reminds us that we have other sheep that are not yet part of the fold. It has been said that these Greeks were some of those “other sheep.”

THE OTHER SHEEP Text: John 12:20 - 33 “Someone (Ernest A. Fitzgerald) tells the story about Lou Gehrig who one day during his famed baseball career came to bat. He swung at two balls and missed. The third ball passed and the umpire called him out. Gehrig threw down the bat in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

In Christ, I Am...made New Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

In Christ, we have new passions, a new attitude, and a new source of righteousness. Includes specific actions to live in new ways.

IN CHRIST, I AM…MADE NEW—Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) When our son Andy went off to college, he decided to become Andrew—again. If we called his roommate to ask where Andy was, his roommate did not recognize the name. Andrew’s name change was symbolic of a new start ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping Children To Know God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 10, 2015

Children need to know God's Truth; they can't simply take on their parent's beliefs, but need to understand and receive the truth of God on their own. Parents have a responsibility to guide children in the way they're to go.

Being a parent is an enormous responsibility. I can’t think of anything in life that’s more challenging. I’ve been to war, and I’ve had kids; war was easier. Proverbs 22:6 tells parents to “Train up children in the way they should go, and when they are old, they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Time At Hand

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015

As the Apostle Paul wrote his last letter before going Home to Glory, he summed up his autobiography in the three short clauses found in verse 8. They tell us of the 3 Times that were at hand in Paul's life. The same is true for each of us.

TITLE: THE TIME…AT HAND TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2020

We can become discouraged by current conditions, but we're on the winning side with the Kingdom of Jesus. It has grown from 12 men to 2.3 billion and will only gain more dominance. You can't lose because you're on the winning team!

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman locked her keys in her car. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and was tried to get into her car but couldn’t. Finally, she bowed her head and asked God to send some help. Within five minutes a dirty, greasy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay The Course Sermon Ii: The Christian's Manner Of Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, our positive manner of living for God's Son and our Savior conveys the timely message that the Lord God is greater than any evil force in the world.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MANNER OF LIVING FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH In a perfect world, all is well and everyone lives in peace with no wars or rumors of wars - simply because ungodliness has ceased to exist. News Flash: We do not live in a perfect world! Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-11

What Being A Disciple Really Means (Luke, Part 7) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2022

If you let God lead, He will take you on a wonderful journey ... but, if you don’t start somewhere, how can you ever make an impact? Jesus challenged those following Him to be fully committed ... so are we?

What being a disciple REALLY means (Luke, Part 7) Luke 14:25-35 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham And Isaac Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 31, 2024

Abraham was to be the father of the nation through which the Messiah would come. Faithfulness was an important character trait, yet, in moments of perceived crisis, Abraham had proven himself unfaithful. Was he really the man for the job? That was the question to be answered.

November 02, 2024 When we left off last week, Abraham and Sarah had been told that, at the same time the following year, they would have a child. I also asked a question……. Did Abraham finally understand that Sarah was and had always been included in the covenant promise? Well, no. Genesis ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Going Public For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 2, 2023

This is a message about believers baptism and it focuses on baptism as identification with Jesus.

GOING PUBLIC FOR JESUS BAPTISM IS IDENTIFICATION MATT 3:13-17; 28:19-20; ROM 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: TODAY IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A LOCAL CHURCH. BAPTISM IS THE EVIDENCE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST COMING TO THE PLACE WHERE THEY WANT TO MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Kenya 2024 Outreach

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2024

Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.

OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant Verses Contract Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 5, 2023

Are we steadfast in our relationships with God? "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." Psalm 16:8.

Following a Biblical timeline of covenants. We have an understanding of God, is a partaker in covenant, covenant with his people, originally with the Hebrew people it is a fundamental understanding of how God and His people relate. We see this through the Old Testament, and we see it in the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-27, Romans 9:4, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 8:10, Hebrews 8:6-8, Mark 14:24, Hebrews 7:21-22, Luke 22:19-20, Psalm 16:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Isaac And The Dirty Wells

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 6, 2023

ISaac digs out the wells his father had dug and the Philistines had filled in

Genesis 26:17-23 - Jacob and dirty wells Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Of the three very little is actually devoted to the life of Isaac. Chapter 26 is entirely devoted to a story about Isaac and if you have time to read the whole chapter you will see that Isaac ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican