Sermons on Never Quit:

All Nations Under God Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

God planned that all nations would be under God. We are all brothers and sisters and need to start acting like it.

Who really founded North America? Did you know that every country in the world was ultimately founded by a descendant of Noah? Every person who ever lived since the flood ultimately comes from the Ark. Europeans, which we all are if we have white skin, came from the line of Japheth and it was the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Don’t Lose Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Keeping a salvation mindset will protect us from distraction, disorientation, and discouragement as we keep our eyes on the prize.

Don’t Lose Your Mind Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confronting The King Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Why would a loving God send people to hell? Today we will see the terror of facing God with our sins and then we will discover why the penalty, as horrifying as it is, is a fair and just penalty.

Purpose: To describe the judgment of sinners. Aim: I want the listener to fear and reverence God’s holiness. INTRODUCTION: Why would a loving God send people to hell? Many people don’t want to believe that hell exists, or that it only exists for those who have committed really bad things (which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isn’t Sin Just A Little Mistake? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

First message in a series dealing with "church words." This message deals with the definition of sin.

Today we’re beginning a seven part series called "Those Confusing Church Words." Most unchurched people have heard of some of these words but they have no idea what they really mean, or how they are affected by them, if they are affected by them at all. It might surprise some of you, but there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010

Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Rooting For Yourself Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 11, 2010

Every action we take has consequences for where we end up - so where we plant our lives is critical.

“Renewable Energy: Rooting for Yourself” Psalm 1 Barb and I have discovered that where we plant a tree in our yard makes all the difference in whether or not it grows into maturity and productivity. This is so because some of our yard is good soil and some of it is thick clay; good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s The Truth!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

Analysis of 3 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Analysis of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (B). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) Ill: A grandmother was looking after her two little grandchildren; • A 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Proverbs 6 - Like A Deer From The Hunter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 8, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter six.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Six We now turn to chapter six of Proverbs. LIKE A DEER FROM THE HUNTER 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Emptiers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011

be informed that you cannot experience much of God’s power until you become spiritually violent. Another important truth is that violence is allowed in the spiritual world. The reason violence is allowed is that the powers that are working against people’

The Bible tells us in Zechariah 3 that Joshua the priest was standing before God and the devil at the same time was standing at his right hand to resist him. But Zechariah was lucky because the Lord rebuked the devil on his behalf. According to that passage, the problem of Joshua was that he was ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Over Sickness Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus heals a woman with a bloody problem

12. Who is Jesus? November 07th, 2010 Power over Sickness The more we look at Jesus life the better we understand how amazing He really is. Jesus has had large crowds coming to Him. He has been traveling all around Galilee, He has been teaching, healing, and performing miracles. He is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: *other

Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Following Jesus is not easy

18. Who is Jesus? December 19th, 2010 The Cost of Discipleship Jesus has been traveling around Galilee preaching, healing, casting out demons, and performing many miracles. He has dedicated Himself to doing the work of God and He has often done so without sleep or a proper meal. For three years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: *other

Repent Or Perish Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus call to repent for the kingdom of God is near

31. Who is Jesus? April 03rd, 2010 Repent or Perish Luke 13:1. Jesus has been hitting some hard points as teaches these crowds who have gathered around Him. He has brought up one of the more controversial ideas in Scripture: hell. So let’s talk about hell for a minute. We have some whacky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: *other

Are You A Real Follower?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. We need to be sure we know which category we fit in.

ARE YOU A REAL FOLLOWER? INTRODUCTION: You can’t be a follower without being a believer but it is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. I’m not saying that a believer isn’t a follower. You will find plenty of places in scripture that refer to Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 26, 2011

A message encouraging our congregations to not worry about a thing. Instead, be happy and serve God with joyous and tranquil hearts

INTRO I have to tell ya, I had an interesting Tuesday morning as I started to prepare for our time together. As I often do, I dug out the Lectionary to see where we were to be headed for the week. Well, I found where I thought the lectionary said to be, and started to read Jesus’ words. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran