Sermons on Partial Obedience:

"ordinary People For An Extraordinary Calling" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus rarely calls the famous, the powerful, the influential, or the religious groups to preach the Gospel. He works best with those who feel that that have nothing to offer Him but follow and obey Him anyway.

The message of Jesus has not changed in over two thousand years. He still tells those with ears to hear to repent and believe in the Gospel. In His early ministry, He preached in His hometown synagogue and nearly got Himself killed as a result (Luke 4:16-30). Wherever Jesus went, He either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Neighbour As Yourself Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 29, 2021

Loving our neighbour as ourselves means not looking for loopholes in the way we act towards our neighbours, but to live knowing that every part of Scriptures hangs off the commands to love God and love our neighbour.

Message Mark 12:31 Your Neighbour As Yourself Let’s start today by talking about loopholes. A loophole is what happens when a contract, or rule, or statute is written in such a way that the obligations of that contract, rule, or statute can be ignored or evaded. There are heaps of examples but a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Freedom Christ Gives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 3, 2021

This passage gives us a nice roadmap to moving from our spiritual slavery to the freedom that Christ offers.

- I’m going to take these verses in an order that allow me to make an argument from where we are to where we can be. There are a lot of important ideas in here. 1. WE ARE SLAVES TO SIN. - John 8:34. - We are all slaves to sin. We can’t overcome it. - Romans 6:6. - This, of course, is an ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.

A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, James 4:2, James 1:16, John 16:23

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: Yes, Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Words of discipline and spirituality.

A. INTRODUCTION: 10 TRANSFORMING WORDS 1. Words of Discipline - Outward ? Now – Opportunity’s Door ? Barriers – To Strengthen ? Roots – Growth in Character ? Vision – To See Yourself ? Purpose – Anchor of Determination 2. Words of Spirituality - Inward ? Indwelling – Presence ? Walking - Daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline - Growth Steps Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

To know Him intimately and personally.

A. INTRODUCTION: LADY WITH CATARACTS 1. Why was she motivated when told, “woman, it is your lack of faith?” 2. She asked, “How can I have more faith? The five fingers: a. First finger, “Blessed is he who hears” (Revelation 1:3). b. Second finger, “Read the Scriptures” (Revelation 1:3). c. Third ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Luke 17:5, Matthew 7:1, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist

Is Your Foundation Sure?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 27, 2023

There is a huge difference between knowing the Name of Jesus and knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior!

IS YOUR FOUNDATION SURE? (July 30 2023) Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Matthew 7:21-29  "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.  (22)  On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Elijah: Beginning Of Drought Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

Why does “our” brook or job, or salary dry up. To teach us that God doesn’t provide according to our time schedule, or desires, or place.

“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.’” 1 Kings 17:2-4, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Hide ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023

Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Catholic

Guidance And Transformation Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Psalm 143:10 teaches us the power of prayer in seeking God's guidance and experiencing transformation.

"Guidance and Transformation Through Prayer" Introduction: Today, we delve into the inspiring words of Psalm 143:10 from the New Living Translation, seeking guidance and transformation through the power of prayer. Point 1: Seeking God's Guidance Scripture: Psalm 143:10a (NLT) - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:10, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Single-Tongued People (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2022

The power of the tongue, the dangers of the tongue, and the necessity of controlling the tongue. If this is hard, asking God for wisdom is the key (James 1:4).

Let's begin today by reading from James 3:1 (and a part of verse 2): (1) Not many of you, teachers, should become, my brothers, knowing that greater/more intense judgment we will receive. (2) For in many ways, we all stumble. One of the highest callings, for the building up of God's ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Staying Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

One of the greatest lessons Christians can learn is through the storms of life. All storms have the ability to teach us a lesson.

This story is a good illustration of the Christian character and nature in this life. it is interesting to note that the disciples constantly found themselves in the middle of a storm. It seems the Lord was always using events as these to teach them great spiritual lessons. And if you will notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist