Sermons on Phrases:

The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Oct 17, 2007

Message No. 7 in the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance"; Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life.

Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #7: The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life – October 14, 2007 Big Idea: Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life. Eleven Outstanding Outcomes Perseverance Will Produce In ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abortion

Contributed by Cajun Pauley on Jun 23, 2007

How should a Christian view abortion?

Abortion Life begins at conception. - Ps. 51:5 For I was born a sinner—yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. - Ps. 139:13-16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. - Ex. 21:22-23 “Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdoms!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Kingdoms come and kingdoms go. And there is a huge one that is coming, and may already be here! Should we be afraid? Not if we are part of God's kingdom

Passage: Daniel 7:15-28 Intro: When we look at passages like this one, we don’t see the grace of God, but terror and death and destruction. 1. the dream itself caused Daniel to be troubled. 2. and for the 2500+ years since this dream and interpretation was made known, we have remained ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

There is power in the name of Jesus.

Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up… 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, They were a people of the name, that when they called upon that name, realized that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Walk To Emmaus - Just Another Day" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

How does discouragement affect our lives and our walk with Jesus Christ? When we are discouraged, we are to seek God’s Will and read His Word, even more than ever.

Prior to His arrest, Jesus traveled up and down the strip of land once ruled by David and Solomon, inviting the people of Israel to become a part of His kingdom, promising abundant life. His followers fully expected that He would become their king and that Israel would again be prosperous and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 3: Why I Believe In The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

The virgin birth is the foundation of the gospel and Christian life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Apostles Creed. “I believe . . . in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” 2. Artificial insemination is a procedure whereby a woman gives birth without sex, but involves the seed (sperm) of a man. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of Comfort Zone

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2012

When we hit the ’end of the road’ in the journey of faith, we discover it is only a bend

Coming out of comfort zone “Female of this species is a lot deadlier than the male?” No, no , I am not referring to Black widow -that venomous female spider inhabiting Western part of US whose deadly sting can send one to an early grave. Rather, I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

More Warnings Against Deceivers

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of th

One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of the truth to ensnare millions by ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011

Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Forgotten God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 19, 2011

We can think Jonah saved the people of Nineveh but it was God who saved them. This lesson will show that it is ONLY the word of God that saves. No amount of entertainment preaching from us will do if the Holy Spirit is not present and active.

Jonah 2:10 “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.” Sometimes we forget God controls all of life, not just humans. He still controls all the breath and actions of animals. What a powerful, all knowing God we serve!! So now Jonah finds himself thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-10

The Principle Of Prayers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus Married?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012

A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Of Shoulder And Soldier

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 23, 2011

To respond in love, even when being treated unfairly

Of Soldier and Shoulder Ouch! My Dad developed a frozen shoulder condition and boy we took him from one hospital to another with no avail, till the “Magnet therapy” did the trick. In this sermon, I intend to touch upon a particular type of “shoulder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: *other

What The Lord Is Doing Through His Vineyard In Afghanistan

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2012

I preached this at the Colorado Springs, CO Vineyard on July 18, 2010.

1. Jim B is a Vineyard missionary who has been in Afghanistan for more than a year. I was referred to him by Mark Fields, the Missions Coordinator for the Vineyard USA. Jim and I chatted a couple of times by phone when we were in the USA, and we keep in touch by email. He was recently able to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free