Sermons on Persevere In Prayer:

Two Gates Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022

There have always been two systems of religion in the world. One is God's system of divine accomplishment, and the other is man's system of human achievement. One is the religion of God's grace; the other is of men's works.

Sermon on the Mount (Two Gates) Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) There have always been two systems of religion in the world. One is God's system of divine accomplishment, and the other is man's system of human achievement. One is the religion of God's grace; the other is of men's works. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing My Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

The church consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary work in Christ

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy To Mercy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2022

Looking at the power in Jesus message in the Beattitudes

Mercy . . . . Mercy August 21, 2022 Matthew 5:1-7 Does anyone remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of the tanker barked orders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Word, Learn The Word, Live The Word

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 29, 2022

If people are to be saved, it is absolutely essential that they hear the Bible, the Word of God.

LOVE THE WORD, LEARN THE WORD, LIVE THE WORD TEXT: Matthew 22:36-40 Introduction: Jesus answered this question with finality. He was referring back to Deuteronomy 6:4-5, where Moses reminded the Israelites of what God had said – but more than just, “said,” He gave a “Commandment,” that we, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love Enough To Hate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus calls us to hate those we are supposed to love. How? Why? Find out.

9.4.22 Luke 14:25–35 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

All Murders Even The Forgotten Ones Will Be Judged And Avenged - Revelation 9 V 21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

In the Tribulation period that happens after the Rapture, God's judgements fall on this world but the human heart is so hard it refuses to repent even then. In particular 4 sins are mentioned, one of them being murder, which is the topic for today.

ALL MURDERS EVEN THE FORGOTTEN ONES WILL BE JUDGED AND AVENGED - Revelation 9 v 21 This is a horrible world; a world of torment and ugliness, of torture, pain and death. The atrocities of this earth are like an iceberg – the majority is hidden underneath and is not seen. Two posts back I had an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Isaiah 19:16-25, Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:21, John 8:44, Deuteronomy 32:41-43, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment On God's Elect Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2022

Amos 3:1-15 shows us the significance of four divine calls.

Introduction Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, wrote a book in 2009 titled, Future Tense: Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-First Century. In the book, he noted, “When it was hard to be a Jew, people stayed Jewish. When it was easy to be a Jew, people stopped being ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8e - Methods Of Bible Study - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

The Continuation of Class 8d and the Conclusion of the Course

E. Literary Formats When reading the Bible it becomes evident that it is comprised of many different literary formats each of which is utilized to a different end. Correctly identifying the various types of writing in the Bible is a skill that will enhance your personal Bible study in allowing you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall And Rise And Fall Of Satan

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 9

THE FALL AND RISE AND FALL OF SATAN (REVELATION 9) After Ray Stedman, one of the most outstanding graduates from my alma mater Dallas Theological Seminary, preached on Revelation 8, he received an unsigned note in the offering which he read to the congregation exactly as it was written: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Glad I'm Not There

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 3, 2022

We don’t have all the answers to life’s hard questions, but God has. His ways are higher. His thoughts are greater. He fights our battles even those ones that we don’t know about.

It's Labor Day in NSW tomorrow. That gives some people time to take their families on a long drive out of the city. It's perfect timing because it's also school holidays here in NSW until 07 Oct. We've done a few long drives during school holidays when our children were little. I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Dealing With The Lost (4 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We want to look again at the position of the church today.

God has called THE CHURCH TO REACH THE LOST. • There is no shortage of Church buildings today • There is a tremendous shortage of CHRISTIANS WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE LOST The Word of God says, in Matthew 9:37, “… The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” Illus: Several years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship (2of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Today we want to look again at the scriptures to see what is required of us if we are to be good stewards.

Our text says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” EVERYONE here today is a steward. That is, everyone here has been entrusted by God with certain things. We have... • Been entrusted with the gospel. • Been entrusted with talents. (Some more than others.) • Been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of Your Enemies

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

The world is torn apart by people reacting to their enemies in ways that just cause further provocation and pain. We all need to know God's way for responding to those who come at us as enemies.

What do you do when people do nasty things to you? What do you do when things happen like someone treating you like an enemy, hating you, cussing you out, abusing you or stealing your coat? That makes it harder to be a Christian, doesn’t it? Everyone here has had an encounter with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48