Sermons on Phases:

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Mediocrity is NOT an option!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 17, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part Two] Philippians 3:12-21 My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Seibing, was a real taskmaster! But as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Submission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 15, 2017

Jesus came as the promised Messiah. His baptism signaled the beginning of His public ministry, which was followed by His triumph over temptation in the wilderness. We have victory through Him. He submitted to God's will to purchase our redemption.

The Submission of the Servant Mark 1: 9-15 Our text today reveals what most consider the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Up until this point, even in the other Gospels, we have very little detail about the life of Jesus. From this moment on, Jesus will live His life in public scrutiny. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Win Over Your Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 28, 2017

In order to win over our worry, we must realize the futility of worry, set our priorities in order, and learn to live in the present.

Win Over Your Worry The Habits of Happiness Part 5 Matthew 6:25-34 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation Requires A Savior

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 6, 2018

We want to be saved on our own terms. We want to design what Salvation should look like for us individually. We want salvation to look like the Five Guys Hamburger Restaurant – where you place your order and tell them what you want on it.

TITLE: SALVATION REQUIRES A SAVIOR SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 10:10 We are living in a day and age where we appear to want salvation without a savior. We don’t like to talk about Sin any longer. Church that are growing no longer Preach and Teach the requirement of Salvation, we want Salvation without a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Stations Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 25, 2018

The final hours of Jesus

Weekend Message/Devotion March 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 14:1-15:47 The Stations of the Cross For years, I have preached the “Stations of the Cross” every Palm Sunday. Why? That is an excellent question. The answer is simple: The stations represent the final steps of our Savior in His journey to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:46-47, John 19:38-40, John 19:28-30, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 20:23-26, John 19:15-27, Luke 23:27-31, Mark 15:1-47, Mark 14:1-72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

# 5~four –pt 1~ The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 28, 2011

The number four is made up of three and one (3+1=4), and in this understanding it marks that which follows the revelation of God in the Trinity, (3) being the number of the TRINITY, (1) is the number of God.

# 5~FOUR –pt 1~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 10-29-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible Numbers if the Lord be willing and today we will say a few things about the number “four”. The number four always has reference to all that is created. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

# 7~ Five Pt.2 The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 19, 2011

It’s my hope and prayer that as we see the meaning of these numbers that it will cause our faith to increase as we realize that no man or any group of men could have possible worked these great truths out, only God could do this.

# 7~ FIVE pt.2 THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 11-19-11 Today we’ll continue on with our study of the meaning of Bible numbers, as I told you last time the number five has a two fold meaning , (grace or we could say Gods goodness—and the other meaning is death) It’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Watching, Watching, For What? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 23, 2015

We delve here into the concept of watching for Christ, watching for prophecy fulfillment, watching for our own taking away to heaven.

4. THE "WATCH" PASSAGES Matthew 24 is key to our understanding of who comes when. Remember the questions of the disciples? "When will you come?" "When will the world end?" Jesus goes into a long description, not of signs of the end, but signs that are not the end, so they will not be confused. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Obedience Of Faith Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 1, 2015

Remember who is in command. The key to victory is our obedience. It comes from faith in God.

The book of Joshua records one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history. • Moses said in Deut 7 that there are 7 nations in Canaan facing Israel and all of them greater and mightier than them. • They were called fortified cities because of the massive walls surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Diety Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Something we Christians have always taken for granted as we witnessed to the lost is the deity of Christ. That is, as we talked to sinners we would take it for granted that they understood that Jesus was the son of Mary and Joseph, but more important, that He is the DIVINE SON OF GOD.

In past years very seldom have we come across anyone who did not believe this Biblical truth. However, this is something we can no longer take for granted. Why? At least two things have caused the general public to turn away from these eternal truths. MANY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE DEITY OF CHRIST… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

One Bride For Seven Brothers

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 2, 2022

This story is very important because in it Jesus confronted the great error that there will be marriage in Heaven and, by extension, that angels could ever have sex with humans. These two things are widely held even today.

ONE BRIDE FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Luke 20:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Gift Of Comfort, Counsel And Clarity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 31, 2021

Of all the gifts Jesus could have given His disciples, He chose to send them a gift of comfort, counsel, and clarity. The glory of the church is the abiding power of the Holy Ghost, comforting the church and convincing the world.

Joh 16:7-15 “But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And he, when he comes, will make the world conscious of sin, and of righteousness, and of being judged: 9 Of sin, because they have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Methodist

No Hill For A Stepper

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 15, 2020

Problems are always upon us and getting over the little humps is easy. Getting over the larger ones simply means you grow to be bigger than that hill… so-as to just step right over it, rather than struggle to climb it.

Too often, we look on that passage “God never gives you more than you can handle” as though He is putting you through some awful test, or that He is “easing up on the throttle” regarding just how much pressure He is causing you to endure. This writing is to help us see this passage from His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 13:3-9, Psalm 119:67

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me? Elijah Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 16, 2018

Sometimes, we make our own WHY ME moments, let's see how Elijah did so.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • At some point in your life, you will be hit with one of those WHY ME moments. • There will be times when these moments come out of nowhere, such as the case for Stephen and David. • There will be other times when you kind of do something that causes the WHY ME moment, such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ