Sermons on Overcoming Problems:

God Doesn’t Need Our Worship

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 22, 2016

God doesn't need our worship, rather it's more important for US. However, God is benefited by our worship 3 ways. It's as logical to worship God as to clap for a baseball/ football player who makes a great play. It's fitting to praise Him!

GOD DOESN’T NEED OUR WORSHIP Ps. 33:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DETERRENT 1. A lady named Beverly Ford told Reader’s Digest that her son always insists on listening to heavy-metal music when he's chauffeuring her around. 2. Knowing that he has very diverse tastes in music, she asked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Grace-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016

Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016

"Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

Sermon on the Mount “Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant at first, they don’t even come up on our radar, but they’re actually needed for our survival. The first is salt. Too little of it and your food can be under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

I Am Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jul 16, 2016

I AM is a complete statement when made by God, but how about us? What do we add to that statement when describing ourselves? Is it accurate? Is it honest?

Exodus 3:13-14 (Exodus 3:13-14 NASB) "13 Then Moses said to God, "Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.' Now they may say to me, 'What is His name?' What shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM"; and He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Be A Bumper Car Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016

Life is a lot like “bumper cars.” Do you want to bump those who bump you? That may be a fun strategy for bumper cars, but it’s a terrible strategy for life. Jesus shows us a better way!

DON’T BE A BUMPER CAR CHRISTIAN Jn. 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHURCH BULLETIN 1. An English teacher was at church reading a poster on the wall (not our church) which ended with “Donations Excepted.” 2. She couldn’t resist and marked through the word ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Jericho Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Dec 30, 2015

The pull of the church is always inward. There is much we can learn from Zacchaeus.

Projectionist: Start by showing 5_MeChurch It doesn’t matter whether you have been in church all of your life, are coming back to the church after a long time away, or are new to church. Our natural pull is always going to be toward a church that we perceive as meeting our particular wants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

David's Song Of Deliverance

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2016

Ps.18 is David's summary of his life and experience with the Lord. David, as the "man after God's own heart," teaches us here about faith, relationship with God, and how God is faithful to deliverer.

DAVID’S SONG OF DELIVERANCE Ps. 18:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Sam Houston graduate was in College Station and went into a Starbucks. He struck up a conversation with the big cashier, “Hey, have you heard the newest Aggie joke?” 2. The cashier pointed to a big guy at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 24, 2016

EVER GRIN AT SIN! Maintaining purity means maintaining the capacity to be shocked by sin. Joseph did not say, well let’s talk about this for a while. He did not say, well Potiphers wife, I am really not in the mood. He said, How can I do this wicked thing and sin against my God.

HOW TO AFFAIR PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE! We are bombarded with the subtle attempts of our culture to get you to soften your guard. •Just go to your local theater and watch the silver screen and all you have to do is cut away at the heart pounding music and the suave acting along with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:32

Denomination: Christian Church

Choose The Right Race Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2016

Part 3 of this series focuses on the race we are to run individually as taken from 1 Corinthians 9:26.

Choices – Part 3 Choose The Right Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Luke 8:22-25 Introduction This is part three of my series “Choices.” I’ve titled this message “Choose the Right Race.” Our foundational Scripture from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Superbowl Satisfaction?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2016

Tom Brady, who's a 4-time superbowl champion said, "God, it's got to be more than this. I mean this isn't what it's all cracked up to be.” Things don't satisfy! You need Jesus!

SUPERBOWL SATISFACTION? JOHN 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A small boy was sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later, he hollered, “Daaaad!” “What?” “I’m thirsty! Can you bring me a drink of water?” “No! You had your chance. Lights out.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Peter Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Lessons from the life of Peter

Peter Acts 2:1-14a Prior to our Scripture today, the resurrected Jesus told the disciples to wait and pray in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit. So they gathered in The Upper Room, behind locked doors still in fear of their lives and on the 50th day, a sound like a hurricane, a tornado ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

3 Tests

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

3 tests: 1) Doctrinal 2) Moral 3) Social (Bible study on 1 John; adapted from Ivan E Mesa on Academia.edu; he gathered much of this from Robert Law and Christopher D. Bass in their books on 1 John)

HoHum: Next time you’re in an airport notice the difference between passengers who have confirmed tickets and those on standby. Those who have confirmed tickets are relaxed and confident. Those on standby hang around the ticket counter, they pace and pace and pace…all because of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist