Sermons on Optimism Hope Faith:

When Perfection Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

Satan is the father of lies. Lord is the Father of lives.

WHEN PERFECTION IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (Outline) February 26, 2023 – Lent 1 – GENESIS 3:1-15 INTRO: The Lord God created a perfect world. At the end of each day of creation the Lord declared it was good. Our world is no longer perfect. Humans were given a free will. Adam and Eve decided ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Glorify The Lord With Me!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 13, 2023

BIG IDEA: To Glorify GOD is to give HIM honor and praise. It also means to live our lives in a way that pleases HIM. In scripture, we learn to forgive because we have been forgiven. In this same sense, we Glorify GOD because HE Glorifies us through JESUS.

2023.03.12 Sermon Notes. Glorify the LORD William Akehurst, HSWC KEY PRINCIPLE FROM SCRIPTURE: Read together: Galatians 4:6 (NLT) And because we are HIS children, GOD has sent the SPIRIT of HIS SON into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” OF, THROUGH, and TO HIM, Be Glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, Psalm 34:1-2, John 1:12, Romans 8:30, Psalm 29:2, Galatians 4:6, Colossians 1:16, John 3:16-17, Philippians 4:19-20, Mark 12:30-31, Isaiah 42:8, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:2, Colossians 4:6, Colossians 3:12-14, Colossians 3:23-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Psalm 72:19, Psalm 19:1-3, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14, 1 Chronicles 29:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023

As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placed Highly Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

Psalm 91 is a psalm of fortress and joy. He places us highly when we are under his mighty arms. He honours, he satisfies and places highly if we are under his control.

Psalm 91:14-16 “I will set him on the high places.” This Psalm has three things to communicate about this man of God, Firstly he knows God, Secondly he loves God, Thirdly, he calls on God. Therefore, God said that “I will rescue him, honor him and satisfy him with all the blessings and eternal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Stat! Make A Difference

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 12, 2023

Un-planted seeds grow no fruit. Can one person make a difference? Ask Esther? Aaron? Phinehas?

STAT! WHAT DIFFERENCE CAN ONE PERSON BE? --- UN-PLANTED SEEDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. * STAT: Have you ever been in a hospital and heard: CODE BLUE: STAT? STAT COMES FROM A TERM STATIM. Statim means immediate, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Esther 4:14, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting God First

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023

I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 24, 2023

Every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. So man’s great need is to see the Light of the world. Thus, our study.

Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. - We can’t see into the future or into the next world. - We can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - We can’t see the real ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023

The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Marching Orders

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023

The consistent, daily immersion in the presence of God, the daily immersion in the word of God, is what empowers us to follow Jesus Christ.

Whenever I read any kind of history, but especially Biblical history, I often ask myself what it would have been like to live in those times, what it might have felt like to be there, done this, heard that. And you may have noticed that my sermons often come from that perspective: what was it like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:29-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yet Another Sign? Series

Contributed by Larry Hale on Aug 8, 2023

This message was written after reading of the drying up of the Euphrates River.

“Yet Another Sign?” – written after reading of the drying up the Euphrates River – Larry Hale – July 30, 2023 In 2022 I taught a series of sermons entitled "Signs of the End Times". In that study, the birth and life of the Messiah was the first prophecy we examined. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 9:13-17, Revelation 16:12

Pastor Appreciation: Letting Your Pastor Pray

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2023

Message from Exodus 17 showing the importance of letting the pastor pray and intercede for the people. This is ministry.

Title: The Power of Pastoral Intercession - Pastor Appreciation for David and Karen Flanders Theme: To show the importance of Pastoral prayer for the church. Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 17:8-16 Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (9) And Moses said to Joshua, "Choose us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behold And Believe

Contributed by Ray Swift on Apr 23, 2023

Many Christians are fascinated with new material things but how many Christians get excited about new spiritual things. God wants to do something new and extraordinary in every believer's life and in every church every day.

Behold & Believe Isaiah 43:18-19 Intro.: Good morning and thank you for the honor I have of being here today and sharing God’s Word. I also want to thank you for your support and cooperation through the Cooperative Program. It’s my joy to serve Louisiana Baptists as the Director of Pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Doing This; Cannot I Just Stop? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 27, 2023

We need to guard our steadfastness in the Lord.

Every time I exercise, which is seven days a week now because of the condition of my heart, I reach a point in the exercise when I ask myself the question, “Why am I doing this; cannot I just stop?” In the Apostle Paul’s Christian journey, which Paul described as a race in 2 Timothy 4:7 when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist