Sermons on Pervasive:

How To Find Peace In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Finding Peace in a Stressed Out World

Sermon Series: God’s Promises for YOU at Christmas Today’s Message: How To Find Peace In A Stressed Out World Text: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:25-27; Colossians 3:15 Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. December 31, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godliness, Manhood And Leadership, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 5, 2008

From a conference for college-age men on what it means to be a man, God’s man and God’s leader.

Godliness, Manhood and Leadership As men, we’re in crisis. The crisis we experience is deeper and more pervasive than probably any of us realize. It’s a crisis which impacts us first as males -- then it shifts – and it twists and troubles relationships with others, especially with women. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2008

Why be a missionary - because Jesus commanded us to go. This message is to encourage people to become a missionary and get out of their comfort zones.

The Great Commission “True Missionary Work” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT IS A MISSIONARY? – According to the dictionary a missionary is a member of a religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary’s faith. The word “mission” is derived from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is part of my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Mirror, Mirror” Romans 3:1-20 October 12, 2008 It had been a long day for the clerk at the cosmetic counter. Having been on her feet all day, she was looking forward to going home. Just before the doors closed, a man came running up to her frantically and said, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Triumph In Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2007

God urges us to consider four elements of the Lord’s victory: 1) His triumphant sin-bearing, 2) sermon, 3) salvation, and 4) supremacy.

On the events of this week, John Piper noted: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Other

A Man With Two Wives

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Knowing Him - The Word Dwelling Among Us Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012

Something remarkable happened in the birth of Christ - God became flesh and dwelt among us! Jesus reveals the heart and mind of God to mankind. He is the light that has come into the world. How will you respond to the light?

Knowing Him – The Word Dwelling Among Us – John 1:1-18 – December 25, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #3 Rev. Kevin Haley tells a story of a memorable event that happened to him one December day. He says, “When my son was just 5 years old, he and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

This Sermon Is Not Just For Everyone Else Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014

It is impossible to really know God and not live a life of repentance

Most of us tend to categorize all sin into two categories – my sin and your sins. And of course when I do that I always think that your sins are so much worse than mine. Since it’s really important that all of us recognize that tendency in our lives in order to make a proper application ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Our Choices Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015

As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

"When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31

Jesus Is Coming Back Very Soon "When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near." - Luke 21:31 No one can tell us with certainty what tomorrow’s weather will be except the one who causes it – God – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:31

Denomination: Foursquare

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Despised Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

People refused to heed the Servant of the Lord or His message & for that reason did not experience the power of His arm. For it is through heeding the message that the mighty arm of the Lord brings salvation, to believer & lost alike.

ISAIAH 53:1-3 THE DESPISED FRIEND [JOHN 1: 10-14] Chapter 53 continues to speak of the Messiah, Jesus, who would suffer for the sins of all people. Such a prophecy is astounding! Who would believe that God would choose to save the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3, Isaiah 53:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Opinion Of Popular Opinion

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009

If you will let Christ change your mind, through you He will change the world.

This year has been quite a learning experience for me. I’ve learned much about World History and American Government because those are the two main subjects I teach, but I’ve also learned a lot about the why the church in America is so ineffective in our modern culture. I’ve gained this knowledge ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic