Sermons on One Lord:

Seek God First

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 7, 2012

"It's a scary world out there." True. So how do you deal with it? Worry? Or God's Word?

SEEK GOD FIRST (Matthew 6:31-33) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Thing That Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2014

If we try to be justified by keeping the Law, we’ve abandoned grace as our means of salvation. And having been set free, liberated by Christ, what will we do with our freedom? Jesus grants us an opportunity to live and love like never before!

Introduction: According to news reports, criminal gangs have tried to infiltrate the ranks of Scotland's police force, to obtain information and undermine law enforcement. You can just imagine the awful consequences. Paul was also dealing with infiltrators--in the church--people who insisted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Condemned? Condoned? Forgiven!

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jul 8, 2014

We can’t overlook or diminish the reality of sin and its consequences, but we can rest in God’s forgiveness of all our sins.

Introduction A. A huge thanks to my Sunday School class for the lively discussion last week which made the preparation of this sermon extremely easy and hopefully timely. B. Dr. Chris Thurman, in his book The Lies We Believe, tells the story of Jill. 1. Jill had been a Christian for a long time, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Of The Ring

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2011

The Easter Story told differently.

Fellowship of the Ring It began at West Pointe in 1835. It is a practice that has endured almost 200 years. You may have chosen to obtain one and undoubtedly you waited anxiously for it to arrive. Others of you weren’t really that into it and decided to pass. Some of you in the room may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

What does it mean to abide in Christ?

I Am the True Vine; John 15:1-8 In the book of Exodus 3 when God called Moses to go into Egypt and lead the children of Israel out of the land, Moses said, “Who am I that I should go?” Moses knew that he could not do this in his own strength, ability, wisdom… But God said, “I will be with you.” ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Strength For Joyful Endurance

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 20, 2007

Knowledge and spiritual understanding of Gods will gives strength to endure lifes trials with joy.

If you remember, a couple of weeks ago, I pointed out that there where 5 things that Paul outlines in verses 10-11 that inevitably result from the knowledge that we receive from scripture when the Holy spirit enlightens our understanding of it and we apply it in wisdom. We’ve already looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 31, 2007

Christianity is stands out from all other religions because of its unique book.

INTRODUCTION Nearly every brand of religion is based on a book. Whether it’s an ancient religion or a modern construction it’s almost certain that it will follow some kind of sacred book. And in that sense Christianity is no different. We have our holy book and it’s called the Bible. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: *other

Investing Your Life

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Are you investing your life in things that are temporary and will be gone when you die or are you investing your life in things that will last.

Sermon-7/25/04-Investing Your Life Open your Bibles to Mt. 28 Hook: What will My Reward be? One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Perez: A Testament Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2006

Through the story of Perez, we learn how God loves to bring beauty out of our stupidity.

Have you ever traced your family tree back as far as you can? It’s interesting to find out where your ancestors came from and what they were like. That information may help explain why you are the way you are. During this Advent season we will take a look at Jesus’ genealogy and see what his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Bountiful Blessings From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Jesus knows you. You know Jesus. Those are blessings.

Dear friends in Christ, last weekend’s sermon focused on the blessings of being members of God’s flock, with Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This morning, we’re going to continue that thought – I guess you could say that today is Good Shepherd Sunday, part 2. Our focus fits ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Shelling Out The Big Bucks Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 18, 2010

Exposition regarding 1 Cor 3:10-17 about rewards and losses and destruction to those harming the church

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, Title: Shell Out the Big Bucks, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/15/10, AM A. Opening illustration: either building a house in Maine, or cheating in the US B. Background to passage: Again, undermining their divisiveness, he says that not only is this foolishness to the world, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Come If You Will Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus has something to offer, and the only way you can get what He offers is to come to Him and get it. You can't just come to church and get it. You can't just come to a preacher and get it, only by coming to Him can you get life, and life eternal.

A little boy quietly opened the door to the dentist's office and spoke to the receptionist at her desk. "My mother told me to see the dentist about my bad teeth." "Sorry," the receptionist responded, "But the dentist is out just now." The boy sighed in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-46

How To Be A Successful Nobody

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2021

This is a rewrite of Glenn Pease's fine message. It talks about many of the un-named people in the Bible who played such big roles in the events of the New Testament. We think of ourselves as nobodys, but that's not what Heaven thinks! You have a lot to give.

HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NOBODY John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY LIFE IS CONFUSING TO MANY 1. A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. 2. She replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Man And Woman Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 5, 2021

Men and women are equally important to God, equally valuable to God. You find the Bible gives value and worth and significance to both men and women, created in the image of God.

Man and Woman “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” - Genesis 1:27 Men and women are equally important to God, equally valuable to God. You will never find Scripture belittling women. You will never find Scripture demeaning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post-Modernism Is Dead, Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

I could never accept the curious suggestion by modern philosophers that the meaning of life breaks down to my own personal preference.

“These are exciting times. When I finished the Epilogue to Darwin on Trial in 1993, I compared evolutionary naturalism to a great battleship afloat on the Ocean of Reality. The ship's sides are heavily armored with philosophical and legal barriers to criticism, and its decks are stacked with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Salvation Army