Sermons on Optimizing:

It Takes More Than 'just A Little Talk With Jesus' To Make It Right

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 20, 2013

If God did not spare Israel for transgressing the covenant, He won't let anyone else either. True repentance will turn God's anger and covenant curses for disobedience away. But this must be more than a temporary matter

Don’t Make Jesus a One-Night Stand 2 Kings 22-23 2 Chronicles 34-35 The spiritual condition of Judah at the time Josiah took the throne of the kindom was deplorable. His grandfather Manasseh had ruled for 55 years, and apart from repenting of the evil late in his reign, Manasseh was the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change In The Brain

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Your brain is wired for change

Prov. 4:23, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life Your brain is wired to produce change, a constant in the brain, as it is in life. Change involves learning, and all learning generates change in the brain. When you seek to replace a behavior, such as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Salvation?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 12, 2013

The first step in understanding salvation is for people to realize that we are all sinners, and how we become sinners in the first place? Until a person realizes that he is lost and why, he'll see no need to be saved, they naturally want to know,

WHAT IS SALVATION? Today I want to talk about salvation, who needs it and why. The first step in understanding salvation is for people to realize that we are all sinners, and how we become sinners in the first place? Until a person realizes that he is lost and why, he'll ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 30, 2016

Prior to salvation, Paul lived a life of prestige, authority, and power. Following salvation, he learned much he once considered gain was actually loss. As he grew in grace, he realized the abundance available in Christ. He lost much, yet he gained more.

Growing in Grace Philippians 3: 7-11 Our text today is actually a continuation of the verses we considered in our last study. In order to fully understand what Paul has taught in our text, we must look at this passage in light of its context. Previously Paul had counseled believers regarding their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2015

What is the significance of the Ascension?

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:9-12a Introduction In the previous passage, we have a record of the last earthly meeting of his disciples which came at the end of a forty day period after the resurrection. There were many appearances of Jesus during this time in both Galilee and Jerusalem. At one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptation Of Pessimism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This was a two week Bible Study on how to be optimistic in a pessimistic world

THE TEMPTATION OF PESSIMISM MATTHEW 11:2-6 IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY EASY TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PESSIMISM IN OUR WORLD. THE NUMBER OF EVIL THINGS IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO INCREASE, AND AS IT DOES WE MAY FALL INTO THE TRAP OF SAYING “THAT’S JUST THE WAY THINGS ARE, AND WE MIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Mar 27, 2016

This sermon focuses on the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives today.

BECAUSE HE LIVES JOHN 20:1-18 MARCH 27, 2016 RESURRECTION SUNDAY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Gloria Gaither tells the story of how the song, “Because He Lives,” was written: “I am a wife and a mother. It was in the middle of the upheaval ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A God-S-Eye View Of Election Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2016

Paul teaches us how the doctrine of election gives us confidence for the present and the future.

Among the tech gadgets that sold well this Christmas were drones. Serious photographers and movie makers are snatching up these remote-controlled flying machines because they are a relatively inexpensive way to get a bird’s-eye view of things. I don’t suppose many of you received a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016

Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Gone Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012

Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With One Mind

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 30, 2017

Emphasis on being witnesses of Jesus and the foundational place of prayer and the unity of God's people in that journey.

May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter With One Mind Acts 1:6-14 Swiss Chalet has a new commercial for their Crispy Chicken special. It is funny to watch as one lone customer, taking a bite says, "This is SO good, I have to tell everyone…immediately!” Then we see him scooting down the street in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thankful Prayer

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

Thankful prayer brings divine peace, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and brings right thinking…biblical thinking.

Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying Connected

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Doing God's Will

STAYING CONNECTED (LUKE 8:19-21) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022

The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist