Sermons on Pilgrim Journey:

One Big Fish Story

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2016

There are truths in the Book of Jonah that are worth fishing for. Truths that the whole world needs to hear. Truths that should make us faithful to the call God has on our lives.

One Big Fish Story Isn't That A Whale of A Tell There are many who have called the book of Jonah, nothing but a "Big Fish Story." Others have said that is just a "Whale of a Tell!" Meaning that the Book of Jonah is no more than a fairy tale, causing many, to miss the truths God wants them to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Principles Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

The principles of - consistency, figurative language, progressive revelation, caution, priority, application and obedience.

Final Principles Video Bumper (Bible) OKAY MGCC… This is our final conversation in our series, ‘Understanding The Bible…’ Week number 10! MAN – it has been a fun, challenging and rewarding time of study. NOW – let me give you a heads up on where we will be heading in the coming weeks… Just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double Dealing

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 20: 17 – 28

Matthew 20: 17 – 28 Double Dealing 17 Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, 18 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just Like Us (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 11, 2019

Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal but then Queen Jezebel threatens his life and he runs away. We can be bold and courageous in one situation and fearful and pessimistic the next. Today we'll look at Joshua and David.

JUST LIKE US (part five) Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal all by himself. And God comes through and delivers the victorious miracle. But then Queen Jezebel threatens Elijah's life and he responds by running away. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-11, Joshua 9:14, Acts 13:22, 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

SHIELD OF FAITH London, England is farther north than Saint John's, Newfoundland, yet London has a very mild climate and Newfoundland a very harsh climate. The difference is caused by the Gulf Stream, that ever- flowing current of warm water from the Gulf of Mexico. Likewise in life we see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Concern And Generosity For The Needs Of Others Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2019

Concern and Generosity for the needs of others - Philippians chapter 4 verses 10-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Secret of True Contentment (vs 10-13). The Value of the Gift (vs 14-20). The Appreciation of Christian Friends (vs 21-23). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man walked by a table in a hotel; • And noticed three men and a dog playing cards. • Amazingly the dog appeared to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Brethren

Deadly Exercise

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 21, 2019

Revenge and retaliation can be deadly exercise. It can potentially imprison us for the rest of our lives.

Some years ago a murderer was sentenced to death. He has a younger brother who had served the State so well in the past and to which the State was deeply indebted. This younger brother sought the governor of the State for his pardon. The pardon was granted and his brother was about to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Overview Of Luke Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 27, 2019

Luke's Gospel is 1) Reliable, 2) Universal, 3) Spiritual, 4) Radical

• On 2 or 3 occasions, Liz and I have taken our boys to an art museum. And we always hit the same problem. I am trying to take my time looking at the exhibits, and reading the background details of every painting. But the kids are running ahead looking for something to entertain them. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 9:51, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Post Easter Identity Crisis And Tarzan!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 27, 2019

Now what has Tarzan got to do with the Post Easter days the Saviour spent on Earth before His ascension? Well...read on...

POST EASTER “IDENTITY CRISIS” AND "TARZAN"!!! Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he dominated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10, Acts 1:6

Denomination: *other

Stronghold Beliefs Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

This message is the introduction to my series titled "Stronghold Beliefs." In Part 1 I introduce the concept of stronghold beliefs and why they are important. I also discuss the first stronghold beliefs that all Christians should share.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 1 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Luke 2:41-50; John 4:34; 5:19 Last week, in my Memorial Day message, I shared with you what takes place when a new recruit enters the military. I told you about the discipline training they receive which could potentially lead them to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Luke 2:41-50, John 4:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Father's Day Card

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 15, 2019

On this Father's Day, we want to say thank you to dads who are doing things right for doing the right things.

A Better Father’s Day Card 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13 11 For you know how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. Please turn in your copy of God’s Word to 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Can I Say?

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019

This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 8, 2017

As I finish the series on the resurrections that took place before Jesus resurrected we find the wonderful story of when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part five) John 11:1-46 1) "The one whom you love is sick." (1-16) "Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Would You Lie? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2017

According to a surveys, people lie a lot... especially to their families. Why would they do that, what are the consequences, and what can God do to help them stop?

OPEN: In our brotherhood we had a great preacher named Wayne Smith who was something of a cutup on stage. He mentioned once that in English Class they taught him that using 2 negatives in a sentence made a positive statement. And he said that, since that was true “The way I figure it, if I know I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Failure Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2017

No one is perfect. Even the greatest of Biblical characters are sinners. When Abraham faced the first crisis since deciding to walk with God, he defaulted to his old ways of falsehood rather than walking by faith.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who came home from practice all decked out in his baseball outfit. 1. Cheerfully, his mom asked him, “How did Little League go?” 2. The little boy growled, “Terrible! I struck out three times!” 3. Trying to console her son, his mom said, “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ