Sermons on Plumb Line:

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 17) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 20, 2020

What does worry accomplish for us? Nothing. It robs us. It robs our joy, our peace, our patience, our ability to trust and rely on God. It robs our ability to think rationally and find solutions to our problems. No wonder Jesus tells us to not worry.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 17) Matthew 6:25-34 I did a sermon a couple of years ago titled, Be in the Now. It's about being in the moment. One of the points I made involved the extended version of the Serenity Prayer. In it, we see this line, "Living one day at a time, enjoying one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 10:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Whom Are You Yielding?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 21, 2020

Most of us understand that when a person yields, he’s allowing the other person “to go.” This message is a somewhat detailed look at Romans 6 and what it means to yield according to scripture.

According to the Bible, Satan cannot force a person to do anything and God will not force a person to do anything. The title of the message is “To Whom Are You Yielding?” I am going to paint a image of “yielding” that we know and understand, but it is not the yielding that’s described in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 24, 2020

Oftentimes we don’t see God operating, but yet He is there; behind us, in front of us and on our left hand and right. God’s unseen hand guides and controls, tears down and builds up.

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There SCRIPTURE: "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Persuasively Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 24, 2020

Can our prayers really change things? Is it possible to pray in a way that persuades God to act?

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32. We are in week three of a series on the power of prayer. We’ve adopted James 5:16 as our theme verse for the entire series— “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” So we’ve been talking each week about what makes prayer powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:9-14, Exodus 32:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You've Been Swallowed By A Fish Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2020

So, you've been swallowed by a fish. What next? This message looks at that scenario and offers solutions.

What’s the worst that could happen? It’s a question that we often ask ourselves, or at least it’s a question that I often ask myself, maybe you never ask yourself that question. Maybe I’m just strange. But what happens when it’s worse than you could have imagined? When you underestimated the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2020

God uses people and problems to accomplish His purposes.

The Unstoppable Church Acts 5:33-42 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2020 Video: Spread of Christianity As I watched that video my mind immediately went to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 16:18. Using the word “church” for the first time, Jesus made this unchanging, unwavering and glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not With Them

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

It is easy to go with the flow of doubters when it comes to the promises of God, we are to go against the grain and the flow of "doubters traffic" to the promises God has for us.

(23) And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. (26) And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:23-27

God's Got Your Back

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020

David's Psalm revealing to us just how much God has our back during our tough times!

Scripture: Psalm 3 Theme: Victory Title: God’s Got Your Back INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you have enjoyed an incredible week! I hope that it has been a week of great joy, love and peace. And I hope it has been a week that you have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Living In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020

Perverseness is the norm of society. It is considered a crime of hate to preach the unadulterated Word of God.

“Kingdom Living in Perilous Times” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures:- Genesis 6:1-8, 11-13 ; 2nd Timothy 3: 1-7. Matthew 24:36-38. Text Scripture:- 2 Timothy 3:1 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come”. Shall = expected, definitely will happen. OPENING:- Let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Through Family Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2019

We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ and prevent family crisis’. Looking at biblical examples is a great way to learn how to do both.

Video Illustration: Unanswered by sermoncentral.com Sermon 6: Finding joy in the journey through family – tag line - it comes from learning how to manage a family crisis and preventing family crisis’. Thesis: We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncensored Series

Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019

As we walk through the book of Romans we find Paul doesn't censor anything as he declares the truth.

THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNCENSORED OUTLINE GOD’S PUNISHMENT IS REAL 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness &unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 bc what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 8, 2019

Whether it’s deep-rooted habits in your life that refuses to move, whether is mountain-like problems that your facing that you cannot move or you are having a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

There are several kinds of prayers that we find in the Bible. Long prayers, short prayers. three-word This afternoon I want to particularly turn your attention to one prayer that the disciples made. The prayer has profound significance. The prayer and the answer to that prayer probably impacted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:19, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Equal Value, Different Roles Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2019

God has created males and females with equal value but different roles. This sermon includes a biblical overview of the roles of men and women, and then explores two important New Testament passages.

Introduction: A. Last week, I shared a special sermon on the need for empathy in our lives. 1. It is really a timely subject and I appreciate the positive feedback I received. I hope we will put it into practice. 2. Today we will continue to take a break from our series on Romans and go back and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Changing Questions From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 26, 2019

Christ has some life-changing questions for us: 1. Are you willing? (vs. 1-7). 2. Are you believing? (vs. 8-9). 3. Are you obeying? (vs. 8-14). 4. Are you telling? (vs. 15).

Life Changing Questions from the Lord The Gospel of John John 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 29, 2018 (Revised July 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 5, we will take a good look at the Lord's third miracle recorded in the Gospel of John. While He was here ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ As God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2019

We should honor Jesus as God, because: 1. No man can see like Jesus sees (vs. 19). 2. No man can do what Jesus does (vs. 19-21). 3. No man can judge like Jesus judges (vs. 22-23).

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ as God The Gospel of John John 5:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 21, 2016 (Revised July 27, 2019) SCRIPTURE: *In tonight’s Scripture, the Jewish rulers charged Jesus with two very serious crimes. These charges grew out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist