Sermons on Praise First:

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit Manifestation Gifts Of Power

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 10, 2015

The gifts of the Holy Spirit contribute to the orderliness of God’s design for the Church. As instruments of God, operating in the Body, we must be orderly. Only then can the Body be edified. When the Body is edified, God will be glorified!

1st Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

"Where The Lost Boys Go"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2015

A sermon about reaching out to young people.

"Where the Lost Boys Go" Mark 5:1-20 I was helping someone get some food from our small food pantry this past week. We got to talking and I encouraged her to come to church. She replied, "I really should go. Maybe I'll come some day." I asked her: "What stops you from coming?" She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Eyes Of Faith, Not Sight Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 26, 2017

Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant was fearful, seeing only the enemy. Elisha was confident, seeing the host of God about them. We tend to see only the adversity, but fail to see God. He is able to meet our needs.

Eyes of Faith, not Sight 2 Kings 6: 15-20 During this time Israel faced numerous attacks from the Syrians. Each time Syria’s king planned an attack, the Lord gave Elisha insight to their plans and he was able to warn Israel. Knowing someone was sharing their plans with the Israelites, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serving: Not Served!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus shows us how to live our lives, with humility and servanthood.

Serving: Not Served! Philippians 2:3-11 March 26, 2017 I remember going to so many Chicago Cubs games when I was a young kid. At every game I would get a pencil and scorecard for a whopping 25¢. Then I would walk, or sometimes run down to the side of the field and try to get autographs from my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Johnny Boatfield on Apr 13, 2017

When we have doubts we should be reminded about how powerful our Heavenly Father truly is!!!!

04/12/17 Trust… April 12, 2017 ~ jboatfield ~ Edit "04/12/17 Trust…" Has anyone ever let someone borrow something? Maybe you let a friend borrow a basketball because they didn’t have one and they wanted to shoot around outside. Or how about letting someone borrow a pair of pajama pants ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 91:1

Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017

God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017

Palm Sunday message that talks about the dangers of following Jesus from a distant

The road to the cross Selected Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. A day that we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the empty tomb. To race to the cross and the resurrection without seeing the final week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Nazarene

Judgment Is A Tough Measuring Stick Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2017

Discernment, Love, Others, Self-Examination

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Judgment Is a Tough Measuring Stick Matthew 7:1-6 (p. 679) April 23, 2017 Introduction: When Jesus says, “Do not judge or you too will be judged,” it’s important to understand what He meant. Look at the context of where this takes place. Jesus is saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Words Every Christian Should Know! Hesed-Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2017

Understanding the word Hesed from the Old Testament will help us to better grasp the New Testament concept of love that God shows us.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP Les Mis. • SLIDE #1 • We spend a great deal of time in the New Testament, as we should. In the New Testament, we learn a great deal about Jesus. • In the Old Testament, we can learn a great deal about the character of God as well as gaining a deeper understanding of what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting & You

Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Apr 22, 2017

An inspiring teaching on the purpose and power of fasting from the New Testament perspective. It also features a helpful guide for effective fasting.

A few weeks ago I received a call from a young minister of the gospel who wanted to know my view on the subject of fasting. He explained that he attended a Christian conference recently where the guest preacher got him confused about fasting. According to him the preacher made a mockery of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Acts 13:3, 2 Corinthians 11:27, 2 Corinthians 6:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Can Calm The Storms Of Your Life

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

EACH OF US IN THIS CHURCH HAS FACED STORMS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT KINDS IN YOUR LIFE. THE STORMS MAY BE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, HEALTH, OR RELATIONSHIP STORMS, BUT IT IS FOR CERTAIN THAT WE ALL HAVE FACED OUR SHARE.

JESUS CAN CALM THE STORMS OF YOUR LIFE MARK 4:35-41 EACH OF US IN THIS CHURCH HAS FACED STORMS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT KINDS IN YOUR LIFE. THE STORMS MAY BE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, HEALTH, OR RELATIONSHIP STORMS, BUT IT IS FOR CERTAIN THAT WE ALL HAVE FACED OUR SHARE. SOMETIMES, DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17

Denomination: Foursquare

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ