Sermons on Oxygen Tanks:

When You Are Reviled Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What? Me, Worry?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 10, 2021

In this sermon we discuss how knowing Christ helps calm our fears, even in our changing world.

What? Me Worry? Text: Matthew 6:25-34 (GIVE THANKS) So last Monday one of my family members sent me a video of an interview with a man named Victor Davis Hanson. Now for those of you who don’t know, Victor Davis Hanson is a political commentator, a classicist and historian, and basically a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And We Know

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 24, 2021

There are many things going on right now that are not "good." In fact, evil seems to be winning. Yet God has a knack for making things work out for good instead of evil.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV) I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Fast To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021

There are some commands in the Bible that instruct us to "hold fast to" ... We each have things we "hold fast to". Are they Biblical or are they worldly?

Hold Fast To The LORD Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12, Isaiah 56:3-7, Deuteronomy 23:1-3, Revelation 12:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Joshua 23:8, Joshua 22:5, Deuteronomy 13:4, Deuteronomy 11:22-23, Ruth 1:15-17, Isaiah 56:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Waiting Room

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2018

This sermon is a part of the Spiritual First Aid series and looks at our waiting on the Lord when we find ourselves in His waiting room.

Spiritual First Aid “God’s Waiting Room” Introduction One of the hardest things we can do is wait. If there’s one thing we probably hate more than anything else, it is waiting. We hate to wait for the traffic light to turn green especially when there is no one else on the road, or at least half ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Jehovah-Jireh

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2013

God as our Provider.

JEHOVAH-JIREH: The Lord Will Provide Scripture: Genesis 15:5-18; 22:7-14; Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction: The title of my message this morning “JEHOVAH-JIREH: The Lord Will Provide”. This will be the first of several messages focusing on the names of God. There are twenty-one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Memories

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2024

So, do you have some good Thanksgiving memories that keep coming back, year after year? Maybe there is someone that you know or have met at sometime, and memories of them give you reason to be thankful. Such was the case with the apostle Paul.

Alba 11-23-2024 THANSGIVING MEMORIES Philippians 1:3-8 Jeanne Newby had an article in the Webb City Sentinel last year (published on November 29, 2023) about Thanksgiving. Here is some of what she wrote: “Thanksgiving… just the word conjures up memories! When you hear the word Thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 1- Life Changing Questions Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2024

Think about the questions that were posed to various people in the bible in the Old and New Testaments. The way the people responded brought about major transformation in their lives and that’s exactly what God can do to those who believe in Him wholeheartedly.

We read in Matthew 9:27-28, When Jesus left that place, two blind men followed him. They shouted, "Have mercy on us, Son of David.” Jesus went into a house, and the blind men followed him. He said to them, "Do you believe that I can do this?" "Yes, Lord," they answered. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-28, John 11:25-26, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Other

Jesus Confronts 6,000 Demons Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS CONFRONTS 6,000 DEMONS A. Mark 5:1-20 (READ) (“LEGION” = 6,000) ILLUSTRATION: One night when I was a kid my little brother Johnny and I were riding with my older brother Alvin and a friend of his down a country road when we came upon an old ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plant A Seed, And See What Happens

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 19, 2024

Epaphras brought the Gospel to Colossae, and powerful things happened through the Word. That's what planting the seed of the Gospel does.

6.23.24 Colossians 1:3–8 Trinity Lutheran, Bay City 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope that is stored up for you in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hubris Or Humility Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 16, 2024

There are so many factors that come into play when we make plans, but how often does the Sovereign will of God affect our plan making? In this passage, James challenges us to avoid hubris and embrace humility by submitting to God’s sovereignty in making plans.

Mistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Acts 16:6-10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 22:42-44, Luke 12:16-21, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Carols (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 1, Zachariah sings about a horn, a house, and holiness.

Christmas Carols (Zechariah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/6/15 We all have our favorite Christmas traditions, don’t we? Maybe it’s decorating the tree, visiting with family, baking cookies and setting a plate out for Santa, or just driving around town to check out all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-75

Denomination: Christian Church

5. The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Merely sort of agreeing with Christian ideas won't carry you far when life gets difficult. The real strength comes when we are solidly connected with our God through a deep and living faith inour hearts.

This morning we'll continue with putting on the armor of God. We live in a world that bombards us with things that battle against our souls. And God has provided armament to be able to resist them, not only to resist, but to stand strong and firm and hold our ground. We start by putting on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Luke 17:5-10

Why Gandhi Never Went To Church Again - And What Jesus Wants To Do About It

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 19, 2024

In this sermon you'll meet a hardline immigration official and then a not very nice racist. Then ... when they have had their say ... perhaps you will meet Jesus.

A version of this sermon was first delivered on 10th September 2006 at Holy Trinity Barkingside - a slightly amended version (with Part Three added) was delivered Sunday 21 July 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt. As Anglo-Catholics we have a set of four readings (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Led By The Spirit Of God Or The Spirit Of The World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2023

Brothers and sisters, if you are in Christ today, if you are born a second time, a new being, with the Sacred Spirit within you, and it’s really real, then you are closer to me than my own flesh and blood family. We are family by the Spirit of God.

As believers in Jesus we are his representative body on the Earth. We are the body of Christ. This means Jesus does his work through us, as we are led by Him. That’s something I think we need to emphasize more and more, being led by God’s Spirit practically on a daily basis. Are you led by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Salvation Army