Sermons on Persecution Trial Suffering:

Conflict Management In Your Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We reduce destructive marital conflict when we identify and address the source of desperation that drives it.

OPENING SENTENCE: Vaunda had an aunt who had been married for over forty years to the same man before he passed away long before her. INTRODUCTION: When they were both alive Vaunda and I would travel south to visit with them in Monterey, California and they were always very welcoming and enjoyable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Too Nice Can Hurt You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15

1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15 Being Too Nice Can Hurt You 11 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabesh Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you.” 2 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, “On this condition I will make a covenant ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wisdom In Relating To Beauty Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Many describe our current culture as awash in knowledge but lost for wisdom. That is… we have access now to an overload of information… but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Promotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23 Self Promotion 13 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, 2 Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2019

When you realize that Jesus did not cancel God’s Law, but completes it, that it continues today, and that you have to keep every part of it from the heart, there is only one thing you can do to be "good enough" for God's Kingdom and that’s count on Jesus.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 8:1-4, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Wants To Give You The Best Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2019

The Christian life is the best life anyone can ever have... 1. Jesus gives us the best freedom (vs. 31-36). 2. Jesus gives us the best Father (vs. 37-47). 3. Jesus gives us the best future (vs. 51).

Jesus Wants to Give You the Best Life The Gospel of John John 8:31-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2017 (Revised September 14, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, the major Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-51

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is Nanna? Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 17, 2017

Theme: Everlasting Life - Everlasting Hope In this passage Paul speaks about Everlasting Life and Hope in Christ Jesus. Paul reminds us that we will have a resurrected body, King Jesus will return and All of Creation will be restored!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Call to worship - Psalm 70) Title: Where is Nanna? Theme: Everlasting Life - Everlasting Hope In this passage Paul speaks about Everlasting Life and Hope in Christ Jesus. Paul reminds us that we will have a resurrected body, King Jesus will return and All ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Nazarene

The Season Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017

Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leds Him to: 1. A Call for an Divine Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission with God

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 Theme: Hope Title: The Season of Hope Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leads Him to: 1. A Call for an Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Think About The Consequences

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 4, 2017

Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live with the result of that decision. Choice is the basis of every part of your existence.

Every day people all over the world do things that change their lives for good or bad. These are life’s experiences, and the most common action that affects our experience is choice. AMEN Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 2:5-6

Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 7, 2017

Waiting is a difficult thing for us to do. Much of our lives is spent waiting in lines, on hold, in traffic, at the doctor's office. Do you ever wonder why God makes us wait? We'll take a look at a David's life and see what he learned from waiting on God.

Title: Waiting on God Text: 2 Samuel/Psalm 27:14 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are starting a new series called In the Meantime. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. In this series we are going to be looking at several different ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cause And Effects

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 15, 2015

Cause and effects - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTTLINE: • Incident #1: • Cause of failure – Lack of Faith (vs 14-21). • Incident #2: • Cause of grief – Lack of Understanding (vs 22-23). • Incident #3: • Cause of amazement – Faith in Action (vs 24-26). SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-27

Denomination: Brethren