Sermons on Our Deepest Needs:

Preach Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Preach

PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maga

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 3: 1 – 13

Ezra 3: 1 – 13 MAGA 3 And when the seventh month had come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem. 2 Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Birth Pains To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 31, 2012

I will be today and next week presenting the four or five views of what the end time entails.

Introduction I cannot think of more exciting time in my life than the summer of 1972 as a rising high school senior. I had attended Explo ’72, a nationwide week-long conference of high school and college students. About 80,000 attended. I came back fired up for the Lord. Another friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012

A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

The Folly Of The Cross Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012

What the cross means.

Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013

Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Preach Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Preach Christ

PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 7: Stand...and Deliver! (Vs 1-8) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

The 144,000 from the tribes of Israel

Revelation 7: Stand...And Deliver! (vs 1-8) Rev 6:17 For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?" We now come to Revelation Chapter 7 after an in-depth review of the first six of the seven seal judgments in Revelation six. We discovered that in the first five of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Psalm 87 - A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah – The Lord Loves The Gates Of Zion The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

This beautiful Psalm speaks of the foundations of Zion as the City of God. The gates are the first thing seen when entering. Glorious prophecies are in this Psalm for the future for Jerusalem and some of the nations. The Names of Jerusalem are explored.

PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH – THE LORD LOVES THE GATES OF ZION THE CITY OF GOD PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH - A SONG Psalm 87 v 1 “His foundation is in the holy mountains.” This abrupt commencement to the Psalm could almost be a title for the Psalm. This is in praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:16-25, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pilate The Procurator – A Double Minded Psychopath - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

Pilate was a gutless man, weak and scheming. He was a known murderer among the Jews. All the flaws of his character came out when he confronted Jesus. This message looks at truth, lying and other matters.

PILATE THE PROCURATOR – A DOUBLE MINDED PSYCHOPATH - PART 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – PILATE - PART 2 OF 2 This Message on Pilate continues from Part 1. John 19 v 4 Pilate came out again and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-22, Matthew 27:24-25, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Is Out

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 1

THE SECRET IS OUT! (REVELATION 1) Are you good at remembering passwords? Have you been asked at your job to change your passwords regularly? I’m terrible at remembering passwords. I try to coordinate my passwords for online, e-mails and computers. My memory was so bad with passwords that, one time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Affirmations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021

First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Patriarchs? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2024

We have a greater understanding of the New Testament if we understand the Old Testament. Addressing Abraham and Sarah's part in God's rescue plan for humanity. God was completely faithful and blessed them and all of humanity through them.

The Journey of the Patriarchs: Abraham and Sarah. So why focus on the Patriarchs, well these people are key to the Bible, and as a result our Christian journey. if you open your Bibles to the first book of the New Testament it starts with a genealogy of Jesus, the son of David, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-14, Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

26. Saul And The Witch Of Endor Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2025

When we abandon God’s Word and Spirit, we will look for guidance in dead places—and end up in deception and despair.

Saul and the Witch of Endor October 1, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Introduction: Seeking Light in the Darkest Places This past week, in several churches across America, an experiment took place that should shake us to the core. Congregations gathered, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Leviticus 19:31

Denomination: Brethren

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:1-10 - Message 4 – Paul’s Strategic Position As Apostle To The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The Galatians had been seduced into error by false teachers trying to put them under Law instead of grace. Paul writes decisively to them and recounts his own involvement in the gospel dealing with this error and his visits to Jerusalem.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:1-10 - MESSAGE 4 – PAUL’S STRATEGIC POSITION AS APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THIS MESSAGE (a). Let’s look at the background so far we have covered in the previous messages. Paul had been commissioned by God to preach to the Gentiles the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-3, Acts 15:39, Galatians 2:4-5, Acts 15:1-4, Galatians 2:6-10, Acts 15:5-12, Acts 15:13-21, Acts 15:22-30, 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational