Sermons on People Groups:

A Powerful Change In Direction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Our Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 16, 2010

God tells us to be “obligated” to Him not because God needs us but because God loves us and knows what’s best for us!

We continue our study of the Letter to the Romans. Through the Apostle Paul, God spoke to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago, but much of this letter is applicable to all Christians, especially for those of us here in America. Before reading our passage today, which is Romans 7:7–8:17, let us ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

We have defined faith in many different ways, but it is really quite clear. Here is an example of faith that comes from God, and faith that comes from ourself.

Passage: Matthew 17:14-23 Intro: Something has been going on for years on the Arizona-Nevada border. PP early bridge picture. 1. bridge to replace having to drive on 2 lane road over Hoover Dam at like 15 mph. 2. they are connecting two sides of the Colorado River by a bridge. 3. use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 21, 2010

In Christ we are raised in newness of life and we are no longer to be as we once were, conformed to the image of this world, but transformed into the image of our Lord.

To Be Transformed 071209 AM Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction ILL: (Story of newly baptized disciple's concern over reaction from co-workers; next Lord's day when asked how things went, response was “it was no problem, no one noticed the difference.”) Merriam-Webster: To change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

09 Tools Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2011

The tools of the Shepherd are the rod and staff and their purpose is to bring comfort

Ps23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Bad things do happen in life - Note the dark valleys are directly linked to the rod and staff In 1975 Tim Leatherman was touring Europe & Asia ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

A New Identity In Christ

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The principal strategy of Satan is to falsify (to distort) God's character and the truth of who we represent to our Savior. Though the enemy cannot change God, nor can alter our identity and position in Christ. Nevertheless he tries by deceiving ourselv

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The principal strategy of Satan is to falsify (to distort) God's character and the truth of who we represent to our Savior. Though the enemy cannot change God, nor can alter our identity and position in Christ. Nevertheless he tries by deceiving ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Be Victorious In Trouble

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

C. H. Spurgeon says, "The gloom of the cave is over the psalm, and yet, as if standing at the mouth of the cave itself, the prophet poet David sees a bright light a little beyond." If you are in trouble, in the cave – In the darkness of trial – remember t

Intro: Each one of us sooner or later (if not presently) experiences trouble. Here in this 142nd psalm we find David in great trouble. The whole Psalm teaches us how to be victorious in trouble – not how to escape trouble – but rather how to glorify God in the midst of trouble. I. WHAT WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: *other

God Is Mmm Mmm Good!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Like the old Campbells soup commercial, those who serve God know that He too is "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!"

GOD IS Mmmm Mmmm GOOD! INTRO: HOW MANY REMEMBER THE OLD CAMPBELL SOUP COMMERCIAL WHICH SAID THE SOUP WAS ________ __________ GOOD! THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! JUST LIKE THE SOUP, THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE LORD FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME HAVE LEARNED THAT HE TOO IS MMMM MMMM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust Above Your Circumstances

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 22, 2011

Our faith tends to rise and fall based on our circumstances. The more pain we feel the more doubt we express. But Jesus, even as he died on the cross, rose about his feelings of abandonment and entrusted his spirit into the Father’s care.

Introduction: I saw an article recently entitled, “God’s Friday.” That makes far more sense to me than “Good Friday.” There is nothing good about what happened to Jesus in and around Jerusalem about 2000 years ago. 1. Jesus’ Circumstances • Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Benefits Appropriated From Resurrection Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 25, 2011

Live, pray and trust in light of the power of His resurrection benefits.

Benefits Appropriated From Resurrection Perspective (Matt. 28) Helen Roseveare, a missionary physician to Zaire from 1953-1973, exhibited what Paul described in Phil. 3:10, "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings being conformed to Him even to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will See The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2011

The Messiah’s Resurrection is a key element to his saving work and without it, all would be lost.

He Will See the Light of Life (Isaiah 53:10-12) 1. It is hard to know who to trust these days. Even technically honest people can have evil motives: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs to color for Easter. "I’ll give you a dollar if you let me break three of these on your head," ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011

Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Shouts We Must Do To Have The Victory

Contributed by Absalon De La Cruz on May 9, 2011

God does not want us to always be in defeat,to wake up each day wining about our troubles. In this lesson you will see the three clues to have victory in your life that God wants you to know.

(II Chronicles 13:12-19)(NCV) 1. SHOUT OF WAR Here we see how powerful it is to rely on God in times of trouble, and in all times. We see how Abijah and Judah look around them to only see that they were completely surrounded by there enemy, talk about being in trouble. You see a lot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers In Tight Situations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2011

No matter what challenges you face, you can face them in a godly way.

Mothers in Tight Situations (topical) 1. Contemplating motherhood can makes some of us sentimental: A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed a little old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. Finally he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counting Sheep

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Apr 24, 2010

That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran