Sermons on Obedient To Heavenly Vision:

Esau: Daddy's Fair-Haired Boy. Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2016

What can we learn of our own character and of God's grace when we study Esau selling his birthright?

“These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2013

How we respond when we fail God reveals who we are.

“Jesus … went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2014

If we learn from Peter – hear the straight talk of Jesus to Peter and to us we can avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes Peter made. If we yield to the straight talk of Jesus – listen – repent – change course then we too can make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? It’s like when your spouse asks if the new outfit makes her look fat and you say, “Yes, you look like you gained 30 pounds!” It’s like when your wife asks if you love her new haircut and you say, “No you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works Tried By Fire Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 30, 2014

There is a day that we are going to face judgment as followers of Jesus Christ, so we should pay attention to this and make sure that we make that a good day.

Fire Series Part 5 by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our Fire series, and I want to let you know that this week is a continuation of last week. And if you missed last week, you're still fine; this sermon will entirely make sense. But I would encourage you to go back and listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Is Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014

Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

a lesson from Samson in dropping our guard

They were an old couple who decided to go to the doctor as they were having more and more problems remembering things. The doctor gives them each a physical and says, "You're in great health for your age. You're just slowing down a bit, that's all. It's nothing serious. If you’re worried ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Our Hope Lies

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013

The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit was given for the last days!

I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You’re doing the right thing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Justified Fools For Christ-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015

2 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-II—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: Back in the day, before I had accepted Christ & before the days of digitized anything—1975—I had a Foghat[the name of a rock band] album that pictured a young long-haired, bushy mustached, bereted man(the drummer for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Pieces Of Silver And A Suit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2017

Religion is cheap. Those who seek to perpetuate religion will sell the Faith for a pittance. The message calls on the faithful to distinguish between those seeking a job in the ministry and those who are appointed by God to minister.

“Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renovados: Nueva Dirección

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 15, 2025

Nuestro Dios prepara los instrumentos de renovación en su pueblo

Si te pidiera que pensaras en personas que Dios ha usado para dirigirte en la renovación espiritual de tu vida, ¿En quién pensarías? ¿A quién ha usado Dios para impulsarte en tu relación con él? En lo personal, mencionaría a mucha gente, pero viene a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Risk, Investment, And Getting Old - Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 31, 2025

One of the biggest obstacles to enjoyment of life is the troubles connected with old age. This message will show you how to enjoy life even amidst the ravages of aging.

11:1 Send your bread on the surface of the waters, for after many days you may find it. 2 Give a portion to seven or even to eight, for you don't know what disaster may happen on earth. 3 If the clouds are full, they will pour out rain on the earth; whether a tree falls to the south or the ...read more

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Under The Mighty Hand Of God - 1 Peter 5:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 24, 2025

Symptoms of pride are disobedience, human wisdom, self-sufficiency, burnout, self-condemnation, over-indulgence, rebellion against authority, unforgiveness, and demanding to know the hidden things.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024

We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist