Sermons on Past Failures:

Christmas, A Line In Time Defining Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2013

Because of Christmas our lives have been defined both for the there and then as well as the here and now.

It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. And it began when God interrupted the life of a young lady named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Psalm 3 - The Dark Hour Of Sunrise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The beginning of the Davidic psalms. In a series of sermons from the Psalms as they are preached through by chapter.

Psalms 3:1-8 KJV A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblically Functioning Family

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What are the three pillars of a biblical family?

Title: Three Pillars for a Biblically Functioning Family Text: Various Texts We need desperately to understand what it means to have biblically functioning families because healthy families will help promote a healthy church. The family is a microcosm of the church. If a church is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Mercy Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Grace is amazing... and so is mercy.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Amazing Mercy Text: Matthew 5:7 In 1779, John Newton published what would go on to become the most recognizable hymn in the Christian language: Amazing Grace. It is the song most likely sung in worship services and funerals, and it has been updated, changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Individual But The Same Person - Impossible!

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 22, 2014

There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is mixed in there too????

There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is too???? How can we better understand this mystery? Every opinion seems to be different, but every school of thought have verses to back their theories. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Healthy Body"

Contributed by Katherine Hawley on May 16, 2014

This message outlines the marks of a healthy Body (the church), based upon Ephesians 4:1-16. It highlights the attitudes of a healthy body and the gifts of the Spirit that characterize a church which operates on gift-based leadership.

SERMON – SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 TEXT – EPHESIANS 4:1-13 TITLE – “CONTINUATION OF THE SERIES: TRUTH FROM EPHESIANS”. . . .”A HEALTHY BODY” _____________________________________________________________________________ Our physical bodies are a wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2014

In this second sermon in this series, we explore how Israel follows God's lead after King Cyrus gives them permission to return and rebuild the Temple of God.

Introduction: A. Many of us have our favorite songs. Maybe it’s a song that describes the theme of our lives or of our relationships. 1. Major league baseball now uses what are called a player’s walk-up song – It is used as a player heads to the mound or walks to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s The Real Value Of A Human Soul?

Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014

Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything

What’s the Real Value of a Human Soul? Luke 23:33-43 Intro: Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything. I was skimming the internet a few weeks ago and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Counselor

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Jesus is the mighty God and counselor.

Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Intro  For the past several weeks we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Wants With Sinners Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus came to call the sinner to righteousness and to show the self-righteous his sin.

Paul was a member of the church in St. Joe, IN, an elder. He and his wife were really great friends to us the whole time we lived there. They’d do anything for us…almost. Paul was retired, which meant he had a lot of time to work on his lawn, and he enjoyed it, and it showed. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Living Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blueprint For The Universe Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

God has revealed His big plan to you and you have an active part of it!

This is a merry-go-round. It used to be in Leonard Park, in Joplin, MO, between 4th and 7th streets. It was just an ordinary merry-go-round, in an ordinary park. When you look at it, it looks very ordinary, doesn’t it? But, on one very ordinary evening, as a certain young man sat on this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy New Year Of Renewal-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 22, 2013

To magnify our Great Lord for His attribute of "RENEWING" things.

HAPPY NEW YEAR OF RENEWAL-PART I First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy him ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: *other

Abraham's Fourth Test: Relationships. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 24, 2013

Abraham was a man who seemed to struggle with relationships and created a 4000 year old problem.

As we continue to walk with Abram through his tests, I am amazed at the similarities in my life and his. We both have begun a new journey. We both have made choices on who we shall depend for our needs to be met. We both have had to guard against bitterness. And today we will talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:15-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Disabling Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013

2 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-II—Luke 4:22-30 The congregation at Nazareth(hometown synagogue) would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to believe that Jesus can save. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist