Sermons on Pot Luck:

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2017

When you rely on the promises of God, you can look ahead with confidence, look up with commitment, and look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight years later. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Transformation Of Zacchaeus, And Us Too If We Would Listen And Believe.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 1, 2016

What others think of us is irrelevant to the Lord. It is what he see in us that is important. Zacchaeus show us how the power of God is used to free us from the influence of others, and free us to be ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Habakkuk 1.1-4; 2.1-4 Ps 119.137-144 2 Thessalonians 1.1-4, 11-12 Luke 19.1-10 Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 30, 2016

God blesses by giving 1) His Proclamation (Num. 6:22-23), 2) His Presence (Num. 6:24-25) and 3) His Peace (Num. 6:26-27)

Year’s end is a period of reflection and expectation. It is a time where people reflect on the events over the past year and look forward in expectation to what is to come. If we come to the opinion that our experience over this year is due to human work, good or bad luck, then there is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Other

Not Our Own Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is real love, and how do we love others as God has loved us?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love And Parenting

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2018

This message looks at how we can better love our kids.

The song, of course, is “Love and Marriage”  written by Sammy Cahn and performed by Frank Sinatra in 1955, but the music has been used for a number of television commercials through the years including Ban brand roll-on antiperspirant, Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip cookies, Campbells Soup and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

East Of Eden-- People Relating To God -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 24, 2015

The second sermon in the People relating to God series from Genesis. A look at Cain's reaction to God's rejection of his sacrifice.

Once again please feel free to use any or all of this sermon Power points available I write like I preach so--- People relating to God—part 2 East of Eden Genesis 4 Rebel I had a dog for many years that I truly loved His name was Rebel My Patti and my youngest son Jacob Brought him home ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Election In The History Books Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 11, 2015

All over the Bible God talks about His Sovereignty. Here are the incidents in the books of History, from Joshua through Esther. God does what He wills!

Joshua When God sets His love, that is one thing. But when God sets His judgment, it is quite the other, but no less definite. The summarizing of Joshua's conquests is in the book by that name, chapter 11, verses 18-20. First, there was a long war. Next, virtually no city was exempt from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

4 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Attention: Worms for Supper? Little Josh was brought to Dr Gill cause he hadn't eaten anything for days.  Dr Gill offered him all the goodies he could think of.  No luck.  He tried a little scolding.  It didn't work.  ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2015

Don’t listen to the voice of rebellion. Instead, listen to the Father’s voice of rebuke, the Son’s voice of resolve, and the Spirit’s voice of reason: Jesus is King. Worship, honor, and trust Him.

S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, “No,” and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Does Amazing Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 4, 2015

What did they do that we can learn from? First, they asked God to teach them what to do. Second, they committed themselves to obedience. Third, they kept an attitude of worship.

LIFE OF SAMSON: GOD DOES AMAZING THINGS JUDGES 13:1-25 INTRODUCTION… Amazing Story 1 (p) I remember the time I wrecked my dad’s car… I have tried to forget the details, but it was a mistake I made that I did not really learn from because I have had 2 accidents since that one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

- Building Great - Building On The Foundation - Planning Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 18, 2015

A sermon that looks on the first stage of building on God's foundation in a Christians life!!!

The Cost of Building .Proverbs 16:3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17New King James Version (NKJV) 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace, More Than A Girl's Name

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2013

What is grace? And who is it evidenced in our lives.

Grace, More Than a Girl’s Name When I had been a Christ follower for a few days my best friends brother asked me what my favorite song was, I wasn’t sure exactly what answer he was looking for but considering he was a pastor I figured that “We’re Here for a Good Time” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Costly Redemption Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Right With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2012

Our Bible Lesson explores two ways of trying to develop a relationship with God. One way is a legalistic way. The other way of having a relationship with God involves faith. It involves basing your right standing with God on the righteousness of Christ i

ROMANS 10: 1-7 STANDING RIGHT WITH GOD Travel back with me to your high school days in English class. Do you recall a poem by Robert Frost titled, The Road Not Taken? Listen to the poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational