Sermons on Prayer Changes Lives:

It's Our Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 12, 2015

When phrases like "At my church..." or "I was at her church and..." remain unchallenged, they fill our sub-consciences and begin to subtly affect our attitude about the church.

“Cross Currents: It’s Our Church” Colossians 1:18-29 “At our church…” “Well my church…” “I was at Swindoll’s church and…” “She was saying that at her church…” Familiar phrases – ones we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Balance Of Justice And Mercy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 24: 1 – 23

Leviticus 24: 1 – 23 The balance of Justice and Mercy 24 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually. 3 Outside the veil of the Testimony, in the tabernacle of meeting, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gifted (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018

when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Kings 22:6-28, Acts 9:36-42, Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Physical Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

While our culture has taken sex too far, the church hasn’t taken it far enough. We need to take sex back and reclaim it for the intended purposes of God. The problem is that we have not thought deeply enough about it, that is from God’s perspective.

Physical Intimacy Song of Solomon A young pastor was once asked to preach a sermon on sex. Being somewhat reserved, he found himself embarrassed when he came to write the word “sex” while writing his sermon. To remove this discomfort, he decided to simply put the letter “S” ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Communication Skills

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016

I’ve read articles refering to the communication decline in society today because of the increase in texting. As we advance in technology we are digressing socially. But it isn’t just the young people that have this problem; anyone can be socially lacking

COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTRODUCTION: I’ve read articles that refer to the decline in society today because of the increase in texting. You’ve seen the commercials that have two people sitting right next to each other but they’re texting instead of talking. This has become the norm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should Our Rigteousness Be Like? Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 28, 2016

In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He says that we need to be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes in order for us to enter the Kingdom. These were the people who were perceived to have been the most righteous. How can we compete with them?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on The Sermon on the Mount. We looked at the theme of the sermon, which is the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at the character and the blessedness of the citizens of heaven - The beatitudes. We looked at us needing to be the salt and the light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Gonna Get It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2016

The Bible would be a depressing book about sinful people... if it weren't for the "last chapter". God took the story of Adam and Eve and built His last chapter of the story around a man, a garden and a tree. What do these 3 tell us about God's plan?

OPEN: I read the true story of a little girl who was sick and home from school. She and her mother got to talking about what they’d learned in Sunday School the day before and the little girl said: “If it weren’t for Adam and Eve, I wouldn’t be sick.” Her mother was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavy Thoughts Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2014

A study of chapter 3 of the book of Romans verses 21 through 31

Romans 3: 21 – 31 Heavy Thoughts 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Takes You Farther Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: True faith in Jesus sees beyond testing to the grace and reward of Jesus.

Have you been watching the Olympics? There’s something about watching those great struggles that makes us want to do better at things, doesn’t it? If those 16 year old kids can do that, surely I can at least drink more water every day, or something! Tuesday night, we got to watch as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014

The analysis of the concept of discipleship in Luke 9:57-62 teaches us about the cost of following Jesus.

Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we have been introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. Let’s read about discipleship in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Would You React?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Contend Pt.2 Why Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

Most Christians can't share with non-christian why they believe except to say I believe because I believe. Faith is an amazing gift, but God gave answers to why all throughout the universe! WE WANT TO HELP YOU HAVE ANSWERS!

March 17, 2013 Love does. CONTEND pt.2 // why? Good Morning! Why do we believe? We want our church to be a place where answers are found and people not only believe but can explain why they believe. It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be With You

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

No matter how equipped we may feel or how much courage we lack, it is always a helpful reminder to know that God promises to be with His people.

Everywhere Paul went he went through many trials. He faced threats against his life. For his preaching he was beaten times without number, stoned and left for dead, and imprisoned. He was followed by Judaizing teachers that would contradict him and harass him everywhere he went. He suffered hunger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Let Us Bow Down And Worship Him Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2013

A study of Psalm 2 verses 1 through 12

Psalm 2: 1 – 12 Let Us Bow Down And Adore Him 1 Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel