Sermons on Not Denials:

Dealing With Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2012

Jesus did not rebuke or deny His physical family but His focus was always on the spiritual.

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke Chapter 8. Please open your Bibles there. Luke 8 starts with “After this”. What happened before Chapter 8? Jesus talked about faith in Luke Chapter 7. We can note from what Jesus said that faith is based on truths and truths come from God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Built On The Rock Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012

We are the temple of the Holy Ghost.A building that houses the body soul and spirit. How you build your temple is how good it stands. Built on the rock

Built on the Rock Series on value messages for the believer Luke 6:46-49 Mt 7:21-27 46. And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47. Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48. He is like a man which built an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Relationship Of Believers To Religionists

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Persecution can cause the believer to stumble and fall. It can cause us to sometimes question our own beliefs. It can cause us to weaken and return to the way of false religion. It can make us not want to witness. And sometimes this persecution can ca

So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight we move ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Joy, And Security

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

Let’s talk a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that a person is bound, woven and joined together with himself and with God and others.

Jesus begins tonight’s passage where we began a few weeks ago by saying, (READ PASSAGE).. Let’s talk a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that a person is bound, woven and joined together with himself and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Applied

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jun 10, 2013

Having Grace Applied to all areas of our life. In turn, applying Grace to those in our lives.

Grace Applied(Prov 3:34 / I Peter 5:5, 6-11) Prov 3:34..."Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."I Peter 5:5-6..."Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Applied

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jun 10, 2013

Having the free gift of God, Grace, applied to lifes situation. In turn being able to apply Grace to someone attached to you.

Grace Applied(Prov 3:34 / I Peter 5:5, 6-11) Prov 3:34..."Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."I Peter 5:5-6..."Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Moved In The Gut To Write A Blank Check For An Enemy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013

Our Understanding of God's Love moves us to repent of our sins, forgive as we are forgiven, and live a life of gift to convert others.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2013 For nine years I had the privilege, joy, and occasional discomfort of teaching moral theology to a class of tenth graders at a local Catholic high school. Right at the top of the proud moments was an incident that happened when Archbishop Gomez visited my class. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Great Destruction Of Israel And Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The subject of the whole chapter could be the great salvation of Israel and the coming kingdom of God. But first we have to look at verses 1& 2 which speaks of the great destruction of Israel.

Revelation chapter 11 is one of the most important and one of the most exciting chapters in Revelation. Five reasons: 1. It points to the rebuilding and destruction of the temple of Jerusalem. 2. It shows the destruction of Jerusalem by the Gentiles. 3. It ties in with the prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Peter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking In The Love Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2011

For Peter to lead the early church his overwhelming drive must exemplify supreme love for his Lord.

Walking In the Love of God Text: John 21:15-17 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Interpreting The Facts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2010

If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.

Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible