Sermons on Planning Life:

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017

Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Truly God’s People. What Does This Really Mean In Perspective?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 22, 2018

We are regarded as being with the people of God. What does that mean? What privileges does this give us, and to what ends are we being prepared.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd July 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Ego Part 4: Edging God Out Through Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

One of the ways we Edge God out is when when we ignore the fear of the Lord and fall prey to fear of men. How does fear impact our relationship with God? What is the antidote?

EGO _ Edging God Out through Fear There is a reality show on TV called the Fear Factor. The participants are challenged to conquer their fears across many things and then one person wins a good amount of money. The “activities” include, staying in closed spaces, being with disgusting creepy crawly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-30, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Came Down

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God's use of Elijah and how He can use you

FIRE CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN Text: I Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: What Elijah did in God's name will stand forever as a testimony of God's faithfulness to a man who will take a stand and do His will. True service to God only comes from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Note the adjective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ears To Hear Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 1, 2018

The second sermon in a series on Luke 8

Grace to Hear (Part Two) Text: Luke 8:4 – 21 So this morning, we are going to look again at Luke 8 but we’re going to read a little further this morning than we did last time. And we’re going to again be talking about God’s grace, and having ears to hear… If you remember from last time, we said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2020

This Doctrine of the End Times looks at the Rapture. It gives a short history, the various views/theories, and understanding of the Pre-Tribulation theory.

End Times Doctrine The Rapture ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/CorlfF_1vk0 ** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/6Rt1AASQ#GRibQ-Z0ffL2FPiWfVS9SLTbwILTzSo8tdJtTtewIfE The doctrine of the Rapture has captivated the minds and heart of the church like very few other doctrines have, mainly because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Denomination: Foursquare

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peculiar People (April 30 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 27, 2023

Peter is telling us is that we should not let the things of this world, nor the people of this world distract us from the business of the Gospel! Today we want to talk about provocateurs, peculiar people and our priesthood.

THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text:1 Peter 2:9-16 1 Peter 2: 1 - 10: Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Noah Part 3 – The Days Of Noah - And The Ark Is Security - Genesis 6&7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022

This message looks more at the days of Noah, and the earth's violence and conditions then. Comparisons are made with Noah's times and that of the Tribulation. Jesus Christ is our Ark of salvation and safety. What is the meaning of the double pitching?

NOAH PART 3 – THE DAYS OF NOAH - AND THE ARK IS SECURITY This is Part 3 of Noah. Part 1 looked at the account of the flood, the people and the ark. Part 2 looked at a worldwide or local flood. Part 3 will look at the days of Noah in the Tribulation and our world today, and the pitching of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:11-13, Revelation 16:18-19, Matthew 24:39, Genesis 6:16, Genesis 6:14, Matthew 24:40-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Consider Jesus

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

A look at Jesus, as High Priest, Son Of God and “Sent One”

As he drew to the conclusion of his gospel the aged apostle John reflected, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” It was a common characteristic of those early ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020

One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 25, 2020

Jesus tells a very point parable to confront the religious elite with the truth that their religious activities were not taking place in the vineyard that was doing the will of the Father. The true vineyard is only where Jesus is the Vine.

Message Matthew 21:28-32 “The Two Sons” Our parable today is spoken in the last week before Jesus was put to death. Only days before He had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt – the crowds had enthusiastically welcomed and escorted Him into the city. Surely this was a fulfilment of the promises in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist