Sermons on Paul And Silas Beaten:

Take This Cup From Me - Mark 14:32-36 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

One preacher said, “Prayer is not about getting God to do what you want. It’s about getting you to do what God wants.” But if that’s the case, why make requests? What is the real purpose of prayer?

Introduction: Unanswered Prayer Does prayer work? We all know the right answer: “Yes, of course it works. Prayer changes things!” But what about when you pray and nothing happens? Let me ask you this: Did Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane work? To answer the question of whether prayer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Matthew 26:36-39

The Man Who Honored The King’s Son - Mark 15:40-47 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Why do all four gospels make such a point about the details of Jesus burial? His death matters, his resurrection matters, but why is his burial so important? And what are the implications for us?

Mark 15:40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41 In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there. 42 It was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47, Matthew 27:55-61, Luke 23:48

The Aim, Basis And Task Of Christian Mission

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Tas of Christian Mission

? Christianity started in Palestine as a Relation ? In Greece it was identified as Philosophy ? In Rome it turned out to be an Institution ? While spreading to Europe, it became a Culture ? In America Christianity became Commercial ? Among two third world countries, it became a Project ? In ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stone That Was Never Thrown

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2024

How do we, as followers of the Christ, respond to sin when it is exposed to us?

“Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ethics Of Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 28, 2024

Ethics for Christian Living

1. Before you Pray Believe 2. Before you Speak Listen 3. Before you Spend Earn 4. Before you Write Think 5. Before you Quit Try 6. Before you Die Live I. Before you Pray Believe When You Pray, You Must Believe! ? The Bible tells us that we are not just to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ridiculous Patience: Parable Of The Vineyard - Mark 12:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 18, 2024

Why does Jesus tell such a farfetched story? The answer will help you in times when you're afraid God is losing patience with you.

Mark 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19

Christ Vs. Caesar - Mark 12:14-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 20, 2024

In the jaws of a trap, Jesus utters 10 simple words that changed the world. If you're worried about what's going on in our government, this message is for you.

Mark 12:12 Then they looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away. 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14-17, Matthew 22:15-22, Luke 20:20-26

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This lesson explores the power of prayer in the name of Jesus. It also presents the associated practice of fasting. Prayer and fasting are powerful principles which release the power of God in the lives of believers.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF PRAYER - POWER PRINCIPLE SIX OBJECTIVES: • Explain how prayer and fasting release God's power. • Define prayer. • Identify various levels of prayer. • Identify various types of prayer. • Identify hindrances to prayer. • Define ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Renew Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 17, 2021

We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures Verse for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks For The Memories Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 15, 2020

Without God’s Light, without the promise of God’s love, Scrooge was doomed … and so are we! It is God’s love and judgment that are bringing Scrooge into the light so that he can repent and get on track to a better life … the life that God intended for him and not the one that he made for himself.

Ah … remember good Ol’ Jacob Marley from last week? How he appeared in his pigtails, usual waist-coat, tights, and boots? He also sported a huge chain “clasped about his middle … and wound about him like a tail … made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 3:5-6, John 1:41-42, John 3:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

A Godly Mom In Desperate Times

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 4, 2021

Hannah provides a powerful example of being a mom in desperate times... and every mom experiences times of desperation.

A Godly Mom In Desperate Times MothersDay2019 VIDEO – socialmedia moms WELL – today is Mother’s Day, happy Mother’s day to all the moms that are out there! QUESTION – does anyone out there think that moms are awesome – amazing – incredible – wonderful - special? Moms, please come up front… ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Womanhood!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 12, 2021

hat a study of the characteristics Biblical Womanhood will grant us an avalanche of reasons as to why we can celebrate the crowning jewel of God’s creation called – Woman!

Genesis 1 (NIV) 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

How To Undeceive A Desire James 1:15-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 13, 2021

The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good days, and about God. This passage exposes those deceptions and the way to correct them.

How to Undeceive a Desire Suffering, Tests, and Temptation Part 9 James 1:15-17 12-7-2014 The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15-17

Ruisseaux Coulant Du Liban (Cantiques Des Cantiques 4:15).

Contributed by James Dina on May 22, 2021

Nous sommes un "Ruisseaux coulant du Liban", qui se jette dans de nombreuses chutes d'eau et s'élance en avant avec la force irrésistible de Dieu, balayant tout, jusqu'à ce que nous trouvions le repos parfait.

Ruisseaux coulant du Liban (Cantiques des Cantiques 4:15). "Une fontaine de jardins, un puits d'eaux vives, et des Ruisseaux coulant du Liban" (Cantiques des Cantiques 4:15). L'ancien Liban biblique était l'un des endroits les plus doux de tout le pays de Canaan ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 24:14, Proverbs 23:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational