Sermons on Our Inner Life:

Truth Vs. Tradition

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teachers In Church

Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007

Lesson on New Testament Teachers

Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise Or Give Thanks?

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007

Why should I praise him?

This is the day that the Lord hath made, I hope you’re rejoicing and being glad in it. Today is a beautiful day for fishing, golfing, tennis, and don’t forget praising the Lord for his greatness. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.(Psalm 19:1). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Change

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Simon Peter’s experience with Cornelius gives us four lessons about dealing with change.

DEALING WITH CHANGE Acts 10-11 INTRO: Heraclitus said no one could step in the same river twice. So it was and so it is. The rivers keep moving and the world keeps changing. If Alvin Toffler was right in his book Future Shock, the only difference in our day from that of the past may be a more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow God's Kingdom

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 22, 2015

We, like the disciples, are expected to bear fruit by spreading the seeds of faith-namely, the Good News of salvation-and nurture it as best we can. Then, we have to let God go to work. God will eventually reap the harvest and save those who hear His word

The Gospel reading from Mark 4:21-34 is a series of parables about the kingdom of God. Jesus used parables to explain the kingdom because the kingdom is so vast that our limited human minds can't understand it on our own. Jesus used these parables to explain the kingdom in terms that we, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Anglican

Cut Off The Hand That Sins

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Such Great Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2016

How can we have faith since we are at such a distance from the days of the Apostles?

Intro The culture and history in the Bible are in the distant past. How can we have faith in God when the stories we read are so far from us? Purpose Let’s understand that distance does not have to diminish faith may enhance it. Plan Let’s look at Luke 7:1-10 and see how one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God's Love Do?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 25, 2017

What does God’s love do? It saves, refreshes, and compels us to want to be obedient to Him!

What does God’s love do? Deuteronomy 7:7-9 Introduction - In a world full of so much division, where do we turn for hope? • World’s answer: Find happiness within yourself • God’s answer: Turn to Him for everything you need - God’s love has so much for us, if we’d only be willing to accept ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Terror Free Sleep

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2018

Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 91 – Terror Free Sleep April 15, 2018 Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!! Genesis 2 – Adam was put to sleep by God and it cost him a rib Judges 16 – Samson fell asleep and it cost him his hair ?? 1 Samuel 26 – Saul fell asleep and it cost him his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants To Make A Deal

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Feb 19, 2018

God never becomes weary, never feels faint.

ISAIA 41:10-13AMP “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ “Indeed, all those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Weakness Is Not Your Failure But Your Means For Strength In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 8, 2018

When we fall we shouldn't stay down but rise up in the name of Jesus and move on

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR WEAKNESS IS NOT YOUR FAILURE BUT YOUR MEANS TO STRENGTH IN JESUS John 18:25-27 King James Version (KJV) 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2017

The extra mile and turning the other cheek

7A Sun. We are back to Matthew 5, and in verse 41 we hear about going the extra mile. 1). It’s not conflict avoidant because the subjugated person forced to carry the luggage of a Roman solider beyond the customary one mile actually creates a dilemma for the soldier who would worry that he would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

"Fifth Sign" Jesus Walking On The Water Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 26, 2017

This is part of a series on the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: After feeding the 5,000 Jesus withdrew by Himself because He perceived the crowd would force Him to be king. He did not give any specific instructions to His disciples. However, they went to down to the sea and began a nighttime voyage across the sea to Capernaum. The disciples of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A.n.c.h.o.r.e.d In Jesus

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 16, 2015

A simple and very open outline that will encourage and strengthen your congregations hope and faith in Jesus.

A.N.C.H.O.R.E.D. IN JESUS Heb 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; INTRO: We live in a time that Paul in 2 Tim. 3:1 described as being dangerous saying, "In the last days perilous times shall come". We live in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Types Of People Responding To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 4, 2017

Should we be surprised how people treat Jesus Christ and Christians today?

How do people deal with Jesus Christ? In our passage today, we will note 5 types of people responding to Jesus Christ; open your Bibles to Mark 14… Read along with me Mark 14:53-72….. Let’s start with this question, Who is Jesus Christ?? Let us not miss what v55 implies! v55: supports 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible