Sermons on Own The Anointing:

What We Believe About The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 30, 2022

Let's see what God intends for us to do and not do on what we now call the Lord's Day. (And we will see why we call it that, of course.)

Anybody going on vacation anytime soon? Somebody tell me where you are going. What are you going to do? A buddy of mine said his wife wanted to go on a vacation but he wanted to have a staycation. So, they compromised and had an altercation. How often do you usually go on a vacation? I know, not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' First Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2023

The first sign in John 2:1-11 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ who initiates the new covenant.

Introduction The movie Signs tells the story of a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess (played by Mel Gibson). Graham lives on a farm in rural Pennsylvania with his children. His younger brother, who was a former minor league baseball player, has been helping the family since Graham’s wife ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Wants

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 24, 2023

Living the Christian life is so much more than what you do, it literally has nothing to do with the amount of money you sow, how many religious books you buy, which ministries you support it’s more than reading the bible, praying, and going to church.

“What God Wants” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I am sure you have seen TBN and the Word Network all the popular televangelists who preach to millions of people around the world. You see how they are living a lifestyle few could imagine. They drive fancy cars and live inside lavish ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Elijah Learns Lesson In Faith

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 14, 2023

This is from a series on Elijah.

Title: “Elijah Learns to Grow in his Faith” Scripture: I Ki. 17:8-16 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-15-23 Intro: Often our personal testing in the Christian life is used by the Lord to help meet the needs of others. I don’t think there’s a better example then that of Joni Erickson Tada. Over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Therefore, Run The Race Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023

As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Adventures In Ephesus Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

Today, we explore the this section of Acts 19, where God’s Word and His miracles emerge as forces of transformation that confronts entrenched beliefs and challenges the status quo for the people of Ephesus.

Title: "Four Adventures in Ephesus" Scripture: Acts 19:1-41 Good morning, church. We find ourselves joining Paul as he starts out his 3rd missionary journey. Today we get to dive deep into the heart of Ephesus—a city pulsing with life, bustling trade, and a vibrant mix of cultural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Is Always Hopeful Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 28, 2023

Learn how love and hope are the foundation of our family, based on 1 Corinthians 13 and other biblical passages.

Love That Is Always Hopeful 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about love. Not just any kind of love, but the love that is always hopeful. The love that is described in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 15:13, Psalm 33:18-22, Lamentations 3:21-22, Hebrews 10:23-25, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 8:24-25, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Mulberry Tree? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2023

All forgiveness is possible with faith in Jesus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE What is your Mulberry Tree? LUKE 17:1-6 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Kelly’s Favorite Joke (adapted from jokes.scoutlife.org/jokes/a-guy-throws-a-snail/) One day, a guy is sitting at home watching TV when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024

Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 20:27-28, Colossians 3:23-24, Joshua 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:22, Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:13-14, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024

This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-15, 2 Kings 17:7-23, 2 Kings 18:11-12, 2 Kings 18:1-3, Romans 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 6:6, Colossians 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Malachi 3:10, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hello, My Name Is El-Elyon) No. 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 7, 2024

So that we might get to know this wonderful God of the Bible we serve in a better way in this sermon we want to look at the name of EL-ELYON.

Names are important. Most parents put a great deal of thought into naming a child. After all, one day that child is going to grow up and tell them what they think about being stuck with the name they must live with the rest of their life. Naming a child is such an important thing, that many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 14, 2024

This week we want to look at a passage that is probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?”

THE GREAT COMMISSION MATTHEW 28: 16-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: This week we want to look at a passage that it probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?” You might think of a salesperson earning a “commission,” or maybe of a person in the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Responsible Witnesses Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

Jesus is giving final instructions to His Disciples. In doing so, He calls them to remember his words and recognize fulfilled prophecy. He is equipping them, and us, to be Responsible Witnesses.

Luke 24:44-49 ESV 44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Groaning For Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 3, 2025

If you want the confidence to move forward in times of trouble, see the unseen. Specifically, see your future body, your future home, and your future reward as you live your life to please the Lord.

Note: put a $20-bill up your sleeve for later use. In The Polar Express, a boy, who has his doubts, boards a magical train on Christmas Eve, which is headed for the North Pole. As the train ascends a particularly steep hill, the boy, a girl, and the conductor are climbing from the top of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Revelation 20:11-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3. Live By A New Standard Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

Ephesians is a manual for God's Renew Project for the world. God begins by making New People, whom he knits into a New Community. This week we see that family Lives by A New Standard - the example of Jesus.

SE011923 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 3. LIVE BY A NEW STANDARD (Title SLIDE) Remember, in week one we made the point that our culture is in decline. We’re feeling it: - Financially - Morally - Socially (SLIDE) In stark contrast, Ephesians is God’s renewal manual. - First renewal of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational