Sermons on Ownership:

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Lord Preserves His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 6, 2009

Pentecost 4(C) - Our loving Lord preserves his church by imperfect messengers who proclaim God’s perfect message.

OUR LORD PRESERVES HIS CHURCH (Outline) June 28, 2009 -- PENTECOST 4 -- 1 Kings 19:14-21 INTRO: Accidents happen daily in our sinful world. Philosophers teach about the theory of chaos. Scientists would have people believe that everything just fell into place at the right time and thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Rent Has Been Paid And You Now Have A New Landlord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2009

Meet the New Boss, not the same as the old boss.

Romans 5:12-6:11 “The Rent has been Paid and You now have a New Landlord!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’re all born with the same nature… “sin entered the world through one man and death through sin…” We are all, by nature, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Thermometer Vs Thermostat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2018

Consider the differences between a thermometer and a thermostat? Which are we developing in the church today? The mouth can give life and death? The choice is up to you.

THERMOMETERS VS THERMOSTATS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a thermostat and a thermometer in my hands. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THERMOMETERS AND THEROSTATS? THERMOMETER: instrument used to measure temperatures. THERMOSTAT: to control temperature, an ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thermometer/Thermostat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2018

We have many today that can measure and be critical and judgmental. You can be part of the solution. Do we speak life? Can we see the product of our choices?

THERMOMETERS VS THERMOSTATS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a thermostat and a thermometer in my hands. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THERMOMETERS AND THEROSTATS? THERMOMETER: instrument used to measure temperatures. THERMOSTAT: to control temperature, an ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Promises For Every Need Series: Depression Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2020

Depression does not leave us alone or abandoned by God no matter the source, but He promises faithful presence in our lives.

God's Promises for Every Need Series: Depression Isaiah 43:1-2 #EveryNeed SERMON SERIES INTRODUCTION I wanted to share with you where we are going in terms of sermons and thoughts as we finish out 2020. In October and November, we are going through the series we are starting today, “God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presidential Election Response

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 9, 2020

With so many different points of views, and so many questions, how is a Christian supposed to respond to a presidential election?

John Quincy Adams once said, “Duty is ours, results are God’s.” Let me start off by telling you that the future of our nation is not determined through an election, but instead, it is determined by those who are willing to put forth the work that they have been called to do by God. Your future, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3, Romans 13:7, Matthew 6:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 33:12-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

INTRODUCTION

The Great Commandment is the foundation for this series/class on Spiritual Warfare. It is imperative that this commandment is restored to the first position in your life if you desire to be a victorious spiritual warrior. In order to do that, you need to understand the dynamics of your relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, John 8:44, 1 Timothy 3:6, 2 Peter 2:4, Ezekiel 28:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intentionally Kinder/Effort

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2018

Bettering the human spiritual condition is the greatest good any individual can achieve. Are you intentionally growing and being kinder?

INTENTIONUALLY KINDER --- A LITTLE EXTRA EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have asked many people what is their purpose in life? They always say: I DON’T KNOW? Then I ask them what is GOD’S PURPOSE FOR GIVING US BREATH? I receive the same answer? Ask them a year later? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 3:15, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Precedence Of Excuses...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 1, 2020

Consider they all with one consent... "THEY" established a pattern of making the offering of excuses as a norm to the Master's invitation. Consider: PRECEDENT.

THE PRECEDENCE OF EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the third installment on the lessons of excuses. 1. The veneer of excuses. 2. Even the best offer excuses. 3. The precedence of excuses. EXCUSES ARE TOOLS OF IMCOMPETENCE USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating Holy Moments-- Many Thoughts Come From The Book--Rediscovering Jesus By, Matthew Kelly.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2020

Many thoughts from Matthew Kelly, book called—Rediscover Jesus, This man's simple but profound writing has touched my heart. The authors discernment is needful. Question, “Can you go out tomorrow and create one holy moment?”

Creating Holy Moments Matthew 28:18-20NKJV Let’s look at the great commission together this evening, In fact, these scriptures should be read together as a corporate body more often. Matthew 28:18-20NKJV And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Luke 24:45-49, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Superman Gets Quarantine

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on May 21, 2020

Lessons from a super-possessed-man in Mark 5:1-22 to dealing with the quarantine and social distance because of Coronavirus Pandemic.

Jesus and his disciples one day visited the Gerasanes beach in the eastern part of Lake Galilee (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-22 and Luke 8:26-39). Now, maybe the village of Kursi, 12 Km to the north, the city of Gadara. This area is less populated and possibly at the time of Jesus, this place made as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-22, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iii: What It Means To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

Mature believers in Christ concern themselves with being and doing "good" not for the praise of man but for the Lord because of that "moment of truth" which occurred during their personal encounter with Jesus.

OF CONCERN TO JESUS: HIS DISCIPLES’ PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM A brief glance at the Lazarus story: Yes! Sometime after Jesus raised him from the dead - “for God’s glory that God’s Son may be glorified - Lazarus died again, and his body was buried, as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Sacrifice Is Not Sacrifice Where There Is Love...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2016

You can give and not love, but you can never love and not give. What can I give God to thank him for his blessings he pours out on me?

SEE SACRIFICE IS NOT A SACRIFICE WHERE ONE IS COMMITTED IN LOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CAN WE UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A GOOD QUESTION? Psalm 116:12 (KJV) What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? Psalm 116:12 (NLT) What can I offer the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Christ Is The Wisdom Of God In The Flesh

Contributed by Albert Risdorfer on Oct 28, 2018

Nothing is impossible for God

As our brethren in the Eastern Churches announce before they proclaim the holy Gospel... “Wisdom! Be attentive!” Today is a time to be attentive... Because my friends, today’s readings are all about Wisdom. They are about how precious wisdom is. They are about where we may to find it. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic