Sermons on Parental Guidance:

Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019

In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 3:1, Luke 9:23, John 14:1, John 14:27, Romans 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Look For In 2012 & Beyond Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Israel/Jerusalem is the location of the final countdown clock (God’s timepiece) for end time events. (Our eyes should be focused there in the coming year)

The Final Countdown Has Began Series What To Look For in 2012 and Beyond 4 of 4 (Inspired by Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger”) March 4, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God sees Jerusalem, The Temple Mount in particular, as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is A Real Place

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2012

I want you to look at that blessed hope, which awaits those who dare to believe. Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” Jesus wants us to trust Him and the Father. This is the key to heaven.

Heaven is a Real Place Last week, the scripture lesson was about hell. We saw that hell is a real place, created by God for a specific purpose; we saw what hell was like, and we saw how we can escape going there. I know that none of us want to go there; we want to go to heaven, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012

In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with this humorous, puny piece about work. 1. All my life I’ve been looking for the perfect job 2. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...just couldn't concentrate. 3. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah - A Successful Father

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2012

Noah's ark was one of the most remarkable achievements in history up to his day. But his greatest accomplishment was that his family followed Noah's faith in God. What made him a successful dad?

Noah: A Successful Father Chuck Sligh June 17, 2012 Based loosely on a sermon by Roger Campbell in Preach For a Year, Vol. 2. POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Genesis 6:5-11 – “And GOD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the announcement of the birth of Jesus will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Let us continue our study in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we see the birth of Jesus foretold. The announcement—or, annunciation—of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hitting The Mark Of Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 2, 2012

Second in a series from the Preaching Team at Northridge Christian. This one is on the theme of doing life together in small groups. Jesus instituted this small group principle in the appointment of His Apostles. They, in turn, applied that principle in

HITTING THE MARK – WEEK 2 Hitting the Mark of Doing Life Together Mark 3:13-18, Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Its true isn’t it? There are just some things we are not meant to do alone. And here at Northridge we believe the best pathway to spiritual growth is by intentionally being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For: Life - What A Beautiful Choice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 12, 2019

INTRODUCTION: Video: To Value Life = 1:57 (Found and purchased from Sermon Spice)

As we continue in our series explaining what we are FOR as a church we come to a very important and sometimes controversial subject. As a church we are FOR: LIFE. We wanted to talk about this because we believe it is a subject that is dear to our Lord and so must be to us as His followers. But I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Let God Be True And Every Man A Liar

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). The word "liar" is the Greek word: ψεύστης, ου, ὁ pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver...

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). Now that word liar is the Greek word: ?e?st??, ??, ? pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver, misrepresenter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:4, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants To Give Eternal Life To You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2019

We must know that: 1. Eternal life is our biggest need (vs. 1-3). 2. Eternal life comes by being born again (vs. 3-6). 3. Eternal life comes from God's best gift to us (vs. 13-16). 4. Eternal life comes by believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 16-18).

God Wants to Give Eternal Life to You! The Gospel of John John 3:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 15, 2015 (Revised July 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John Chapter 3. Lord willing, over the next few weeks we will take a close look at this beloved ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Joyful Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2019

This sermon is part of our discipleship series where we look at building up the House of God within us. Today we are looking at building up a joyful, or joy-filled life, from the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Philippi.

Building God’s House “Building a Joyful Life” Acts 16:16-40 You can listen to this sermon at https://mega.nz/#!3dtiECzJ!Ts9z_AMtZvfgM7m9veVtEbT5n9YKmwHKHWTCFepqjts Whenever it comes to this topic of finding joy in the midst of life’s difficult circumstances, which is why we need to build up God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Foursquare

The Assurance Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 29, 2019

Paul assures us that if God went to such effort to save us when we were his enemies, how much more will God continue to save us from his wrath now that we are God's children. This should cause us to rejoice!

Introduction: A. Perhaps you are a history buff and have studied the history of the Civil War. 1. There are literally thousands of powerful and personal stories that come out of those dark days 2. I want to share with you the amazing story of Sam Watkins, a young man from Columbia, Tennessee ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving With Truth And Grace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus loves with the perfect balance of grace and truth and that is how He wants me to love others

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist