Sermons on Order Not Chaos:

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Church Empowers Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There's Room For Everybody!

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

"When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and

Wind and Fire - the two elements of Pentecost - and a dynamic duo they are! In my naivety I had thought until recently that these two elements were natural opposites that cancelled each other out, such as when you blow on a birthday candle and the wind puts the fire out. And then we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What We Shall Be

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

The more we feel battered on this earth or are tempted to look away from others who are broken, the more we need to remember what God can make us when we see him face to face in heaven.

This morning we are celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. You may know that the observance began many centuries ago to honor Christians who experienced the fierce persecutions of the Roman Empire, who were executed for their faith, and maintained their testimony of Christ through it all. Folks like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 17, 2019

Perhaps the greatest thing about Christianity and the kingdom of God is that Jesus changes lives. He changes us into new creatures and makes us citizens of heaven. And he can do this with any person.

Jesus transforms lives Luke 19 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He was a chief among tax collectors He would thus be very important to the Romans, and very much despised by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning In The Beginning

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Mar 5, 2016

Unpacking the Creation Story

In the beginning, God created the heavens & the earth. Quickly, God faced a class action suit: no Environmental Impact Statement. Officials eventually granted God a temporary permit. But a “cease & desist” order stopped creation of Earth. So God went on with creation of the heavens. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosts Of Wickedness In High Places

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Aug 28, 2021

For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But last week we saw our government fail on an epic scale.

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Am In The Right Place PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' divine power and authority to forgive sins and heal, emphasizing the role of faith in overcoming difficulties.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to another blessed day where we gather under the grace of God, united in faith and love. It is a privilege to be here, to share in the fellowship of believers, to stand in this holy place, to delve into the Word of God together. We are not here by accident, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Topics: Spoken Word

God Delivered Jonah Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 3 from our Jonah series exploring God's deliverance of Jonah after his repentance.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #3 “God Delivered Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their disobedience, their ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whit Sunday 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

This sermon focuses on the first reference to the Holy Spirit in scripture.

INTRODUCTION Whit Sunday is the day when the Christian church remembers the coming of the Spirit of God at Pentecost. This message is based upon Genesis 1:2 where we have the first mention of the Spirit. It is interesting that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead mentioned in scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Bridle Your Tongue!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015

Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eleventh Hour Rush!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2014

Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person!

Eleventh hour rush! Philippians 4:7”And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person! Sadly, I have seen important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contagious Calm Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Max Lucado writes, “Contagious calm in the midst of high anxiety can eternally change lives and the course of events.”

A. Philippians 4:5 (READ) 1. How many DISASTERS have been AVERTED because one person REFUSED to buckle under the STRAIN and remained CALM? a. How many MARRIAGES were SAVED? b. How many FRIENDSHIPS remained INTACT? c. How many CHURCH DIVISIONS were AVOIDED? 2. It’s this kind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating My Greatest Enemies! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 8, 2007

How Christ’s humanity provides for my success over the devil, fear of death, and temptation.

Defeating My Greatest Enemies! How Christ’s Humanity Provides Dominion Over the Devil, Death, and Temptation. Part 2 of 5 in the series, Finding Calm in the Chaos, How Christmas Brings Peace We’re in our Christmas series but we’re not reading from the traditional Christmas story. Our scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mixed Metaphors Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2006

3 of 5 messages in Colossians. This message deals with spiritual growth and the source of spiritual strength. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer.

Life 101 Deeply Rooted Mixed Metaphors In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul mixes several metaphors in order to describe the process of spiritual growth: Many commentators believe that this is the theme of the entire book, sort of like the hinge point of Colossians. Spiritual progress is an orderly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ