Sermons on Past Trauma:

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2013

You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.

1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nowhere Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 21, 2014

It doesn't matter where you've been or are going; it only matters that God is with you whrever you are, however you are and whatever you are.

Title: Nowhere Places Text: Genesis 28:10-19a Thesis: It doesn’t matter where you’ve been or are going… it only matters that God is with you wherever you are, however you are and whatever you are. Introduction I followed my cousin, Dan, on Facebook last week as he made a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The heart of a godly mother is a reflection of the heart of God. As we focus on the heart of a Godly Mother, we can be assured that God loves us with the same love. He is the source of a mother’s love.

The Heart of a Godly Mother Intro: [Read illustration of motherhood] The Bible has quite a lot to say about mothers. Here are a few examples: Eve – the mother of all living (Gen. 3:20) [Pioneer – was taught motherhood by God] Sarah – a mother of many nations (Gen. 17:16) [From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Returns

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Satan's Strategies

Contributed by David Schroeder on Feb 10, 2020

God’s enemy is a strategist, a schemer. That is why the Apostle Paul admonished his congregation at Ephesus to, Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes...

Satan’s Strategies God’s enemy is a strategist, a schemer. That is why the Apostle Paul admonished his congregation at Ephesus to, Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:11). The Greek word for schemes is methodeia. So, it behooves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 22 – The Depths Behind Calvary – The Suffering Servant – What Calvary Meant To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Today in heaven, all that the Lord has from this earth, are scars – in His hands, feet, side and head. He also has a glorified human body. We leave this earth with nothing, not a thing. We too will have a glorified human body, like unto His. The only scars in heaven are the scars of redemption.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 22 – THE DEPTHS BEHIND CALVARY – THE SUFFERING SERVANT – WHAT CALVARY MEANT TO JESUS CHRIST A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do only one of those – Psalm 22 INTRODUCTION - THE PSALM TRILOGY Psalms 22, 23, and 24 are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Philippians 2:7-8, Isaiah 53:3-7, Psalm 69:7-9, Psalm 40:7-8, Matthew 27:39-42, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 52:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Get Out Of Sin"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012

You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

“How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Truth, My Truth, The Truth

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Truth is not a viewpoint or a feeling but a Person—Jesus—calling us from self-made versions to surrender, freedom, and transforming grace.

ITRODUCTION — TRUTH IN A WORLD OF VERSIONS We live in a strange generation—one that has replaced reality with versions of reality. If you’ve noticed, we no longer speak about truth the way Scripture does. We speak in smaller, softer, more flexible categories: “Your truth.” “My truth.” “Live your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 8:32, John 18:37, Luke 23:40-43, Psalm 119:160  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous For Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It is the awareness that we are in warfare that will bring out the courage of the Christian. It is because we sense no urgency, as those in battle, that we get complacent and indifferent, and feel no call to be bold for Christ.

Max Lucado in his book In The Eye Of The Storm tells the true story of poor Chippie. Chippie was a pet bird just peacefully perched in his cage when all of the sudden life was changed into a living nightmare. It all began when Chippie's owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007

Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Can Be An Optimist This 2017

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

You can look pessimistically this New Year or you can look optimistically. We must choose to be optimistic. Our outlook will determine our ultimate destiny.

WHY I AM AN OPTIMIST THIS 2017 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year to everyone. Welcome to 2017. A bright new year is ahead of us. I wonder if you have the same feeling or outlook in this year as I do. Many years ago, former President Reagan in his news conference at the start of the new year declared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27, Matthew 9:2

Denomination: Nazarene