Sermons on Overseers:

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mysteries Of God Reveal The Hidden Secrets Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

A brief overview of the importance of Christians to be good stewards of the Mysteries of God. Knowing the Mysteries transforms our faith and life and protects us from most of the heresies and false cults confronting the Church today.

THE MYSTERIES OF GOD: REVEALING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF ETERNITY (I Corinthians 2:7-14; 4:1-2) The Greek word translated mystery is (μυστήριον; mustērion) and has the idea of a hidden or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keys For The Journey Ahead Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

In our Scripture today, Moses shares the news with the Hebrew people that He will not be leading the Hebrews into the promised land. With his words, he seeks to prepare the people for the next leg of the journey

Goodbye Sermon Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Have you ever thought about what you want on your tombstone? On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone with an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look very closely. The faint etchings read: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

War In Heaven, Part I Down And Out Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

War in heaven with the dragon

I have mentioned from the pulpit on different occasions that I get upset about people that give the impression--overtly or in a subtle way--that they are going to take on Satan or his demons. I have heard stories from years ago about preachers dressing up in army fatigues and making a whole lot of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Tesatment Deacon Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 23, 2013

An overview of the Office fo Deacons within the church

The New Testament Deacon 1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge, June 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have been looking at the roles of men and women in the church which has also brought us to look at Elders, and today at the office of deacons. 2.) The Bible refers to two offices of leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Making Excuses, It’s Time To Do God’s Work

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 20, 2013

The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, how God enabled him and to remind us of the one assignment our Lord Jesus Christ gave us to do and how we can do it without excuses.

Introduction: Often times, when the Lord ask us to do something, we give excuses why we cannot do it. We sometimes forget that whenever He gives us an assignment, he always provide the enablement. The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Living In Crete

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jul 1, 2014

Titus was miserable in Crete, writing to Paul, the title might have been “How to Make the Best of a Bad Situation.” I have decided to title this message Happy Living in Crete.

Happy Living in Crete Titus 1:1-15 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries The little book of Titus covers just a few pages in most Bibles. There are lots of questions about this relatively ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 7, 2013

In the 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer tells the church to obey the spiritual leaders that God has placed over them.

You’re Not The Boss Of Me Hebrews 13: 17&18 Intro: There was a pastor sitting with his board of deacons and they were discussing the budget for the next year. The subject of the pastors salary came up and there was a discussion about his compensation for the next year. One of the deacons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Take Side Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 13, 2013

One of the great characteristics of the body of Christ is to care about the burdens and sufferings of one another. However, as we seek to console and encourage friends that have been offended, we may be tempted to take up their offense against another.

In sympathy, we may tend to take their part against the pastor, the church or whoever they blame for the offense. This is very unwise and an unscriptural thing to do, considering that your friend may be the cause of his own/her offense, or trying to drag you out of faith. His/her hurt feelings may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time Will Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what they want, and (d) they will listen to fab

I. EXORDIUM: Is it your time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Green (Envy) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 15, 2013

Part 1 of a series on Joseph.

If we were going to make a fashion catalog based on the descriptions of clothes we find in the Bible, how big do you suppose this catalog would be? A couple of pages could be dedicated to the uniforms that the priest and the high priest wore since we have detailed descriptions of these. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 22, 2012

As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for mankind…people like you and I get the opportunity to walk out of the church a changed person! For some…this c

Video...Work as Worship Slide#1 Welcome…Gift bags Prayer As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 5, 2012

Sermon focusing on eight accomplishments of the blood of Christ and what they mean to us.

“The Blood of Christ” Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 I. Welcome II. Introduction We just concluded a study of The Gospel According to Matthew on Sunday evenings. Of course, some of the last lessons in this series were centered on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. While we often talk about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immanuel God With Us...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

We long to have someone to be WITH US. God so loved us that He promised to be WITH US...

GOD IS WITH US... IMMANUEL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE NO GREATER JOY IN THE WORLD THAN TO BE WITH SOMEONE... A. Some of my greatest joys in life have been just being WITH SOMEONE... To hear their heart, to feel their pain... to laugh, to cry together... B. I love ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God