Sermons on Persecution Trial Suffering:

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2020

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020 Series #53 / Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro A belated welcome to the new year….and decade. There is a certain type of grace… an opportunity to for fresh starts. That leads to the slew of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2020

To find the cure for your troubled heart, look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit.

Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessings Of Believing In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2020

Believing in Jesus gives us: 1. peace with God (vs. 1). 2. a pathway to God (vs. 1-2). 3. praise for God (vs. 2). 4. progress from God (vs. 2-4). 5. an out-pouring of God's love (vs. 5).

The Blessings of Believing in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 5:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 15, 2016 (Revised November 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. Back in chapter 3, God's Word clearly established the truth that, other than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Is Power

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2020

scientia potentia est is a Latin saying meaning knowledge is power. While this can be true in an academic sense, the idea that knowledge is power is also true in a spiritual sense. Let's get into 2nd Peter and see what having spiritual knowledge enables us to do.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2nd Peter 1:1-3 When I was preparing the Sunday School lesson for last week, I had 2 Peter 1:3-4 as part of an answer to one of the questions. But as I looked over the whole passage I saw there was a lot there to tap into so I decided to develop it into a sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-3, Titus 2:13, John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2020

In this message I use Satan's temptation of Jesus to demonstrate three key areas we need to be in balance in: physical needs, relationship with God and others, and power and riches.

Maintaining Balance Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 4:11-13 The title of my message this morning is “Maintaining Balance.” Recently I completed a series titled the “Four Seasons of Life.” In that series I explained that we go through seasons as we shift closer to or away from Christ. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020

Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). 2. We can find it in a hurting heart (vs. 4). 3. We can find it in a meek heart (vs. 5). 4. We can find it in a hungry, thirsty heart (vs. 6). 5. We can find it in a merciful heart (vs. 7).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 27, 2013 (Revised December 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 5, Jesus opened His Sermon on the Mount by telling us how to have a truly happy life, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sons Of Sceva Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2020

It was common, especially among the Jews, for individuals to attempt to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think we can resist him by using Christ's name, or His deeds, as a spell or charm, Satan will prevail against us.

This July 31, 2015 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV: The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic D: The Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:14) Sub-subtopic 3: Paul in Ephesus (19:1-41) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Prayer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

Want to pray prayers that change the world, or even your world? Daniel changed the world with his prayer in Daniel 9. What characterizes the kind of prayer that changes the world?

Well, it’s the first of November, and two days from now one of the most contentious Presidential elections in our history will, perhaps, be decided. I read a newspaper article this week that said that not only Americans but even the people of other nations are anxious about what will be happening ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Jeremiah 25:11-12, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Take Off

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2021

we need to have the propelling force to climb higher and higher until we get to this CRUISE ALTITUDE. How does one get to this cruise altitude spiritually?

Higher dimension with God! TAKE OFF! Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and *led them up on a high mountain by themselves. INTRO: Takeoff is the phase of flight in which an aircraft goes through a transition from moving along the ground ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The King?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the importance of mission

John 6 (2) Who’s the King? Please turn in your Bibles to the book of John. John chapter 6. John chapter 6 and this morning we will begin in verse 14. John chapter 6 and verse 14. What does one preach on at a time like this? What does one preach on, at your first drive in service, and hopefully, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 17, 2021

Haggai's messages led to the restoration of the Temple. He challenged the people by using three themes : Encouragement, Warning, and Hope. This message raises critical questions for Christians and churches as we seek God's will, especially while witnessing a changing landscape.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points in history. Here are some examples. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7, Matthew 19:21, Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measured Against The Plumb Line

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

We are tested every day by the Word of God. Are we continuing upright in the ways of the Lord? Are we inclined toward sin, or are we striving to be true to the Lord? The Word of God tests us, every time that we read it, every time we hear it.

Have you ever seen a plumb line? Simply, it’s a string with a heavy weight tied to one end of it. A bricklayer will hang a plumb line beside a wall that’s under construction, to see if the wall is being built vertical and true. If things are out of kilter, then he’ll be able to see it right away: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Amos 2:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Easter Potential Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Easter is the day God made it clear to man that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to find the fountain of life. He, and He alone, has the power to make life immortal.

One of the reasons that Ferdinand and Isabella supported Columbus in his scheme to find a new world was their hope that he would also find the fountain of life. When Columbus landed he searched for it, and he questioned the Indians about the legendary fountain that would make old men young again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-53

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

The Asecension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021

There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity: the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by comparison.

There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity. There are the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist