Sermons on Nelson Mandela:

Single Devotion

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2017

Center your life on the Lord because He is the Lord, your God, who set you free.

One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who came to a sign at the fork of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2012

Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:9, Proverbs 16:8-32

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Sets You Free

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011

When you read and study the bible you can have the confidence you are studying the very Word of God. The Bible is about a person, Jesus Christ the Messiah and Savior of the world. The Word, Jesus, became flesh and dwelt among us.

Truth Sets You Free John 8:32 “You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.” On this Memorial Day weekend we affirm that we are a nation under God and freedom is worth fighting and dying for. When we pledge allegiance to the American flag we believe we are a nation ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011

Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth In Love

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013

All who claim loyalty to Jesus must be committed to truth & love. We are to follow the truth and act with love toward one another. Love though is not to overshadow or overcome truth.

2 JOHN TRUTH IN LOVE [Matthew 7:21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:1-4] Second John is a brief epistle which could have been written on a single sheet of papyrus of standard size [5x9]. The preservation of this brief letter is no doubt a tribute to its spirituality and inspiration. In this short ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Front Row Seat To Divine Deliverance

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 19, 2013

1. God shows us demonic spirits (vs. 1-10). 2. God shows us our divine Savior (vs. 8-13). 3. God shows us the deceived sinners (vs. 14-17). 4. God shows us the delivered saint (vs. 18-20).

Our Front Row Seat to Divine Deliverance Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 18, 2013 *Tonight we are going to look at one of the most drastic and devastating examples of demon possession found in the Bible. Thankfully, it is also one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Makes You Wonder

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016

Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

What should you do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working with a hostile group of people? You must pray for the Lord the lead you to a key individual who is already on the inside of the group you are trying to reach.

Ministry is all about people, and when the Lord lays a calling on your heart it will involve or effect people in some way or another, because it is human beings whom God came to save through Jesus Christ. So, what are you supposed to do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-4, Joshua 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph-Revenge Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 29, 2017

Leave vengeance to God.

Title: Joseph-Revenge Place: BLCC Date: 12/3/17 Text: Romans 12.17-19 CT: Leave vengeance to God. [Screen 1] Matt Woodley told this story. My friend Steve warned me that he didn't believe in forgiveness. "God could never forgive me," he said. "Okay, maybe he could forgive 70 percent of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Struggling But Still Winning

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

STRUGGLING BUT STILL WINNING (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-9) VERSE 7: BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US. VERSE 8: WE ARE TROUBLED ON EVERY SIDE, YET NOT DISTRESSED, WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 1, 2017

Tell the truth and heal broken relationships, honor Christ, and help yourself.

At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the first time required a Social Security number ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Ephesians 4:25, Deuteronomy 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Shepherds Vs. The Wise Men: The Report Goes Out To Working Men, Elites, And Political Leaders

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 14, 2022

The gospel is information we receive and then decide what we’re going to do with it. We read this map, these directions saying, you’re a sinner, you deserve hell, you will go there without Jesus, but here’s what you do, come to Jesus and receive Him as your savior...

Recently I received some information, a report that was very good. Chelsey, and Karen, and my mom, and others had gone out for the Stuff a Blue Goose event, for the first time at Meijer, and with the help of MSP they had raised over $1,000 in donations and 300 toys. That is what you would call good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Love Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2022

No matter what situation you find yourself in this Christmas, please believe that God loves you, that God wants to use you, and that God can use you. Then let God use you for His glory.

Philip Griffin, senior pastor of the Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, describes a lost dog sign he once saw. There was a big cash reward for whoever found the lost dog, and a description of the dog. It read: "He's only got three legs, he's blind in the left eye, he's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Ephesians 1:6, Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dressing In Layers

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 30, 2019

Being prepared to face the elements! This sermon gets the congregation involved by (comically) demonstrating the need to "dress in layers", clothing ourselves in true virtue, bearing one another up in love, and worshiping together as a community.

OPENING STORY My freshman year of college, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a quarter class in Denver learning about urban development and strategies for alleviating poverty. Now, I could claim that my motivations were noble, and they somewhat were. I mean, I really did want to help ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene