Sermons on Prayer Life:

What Are We Going To Do

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2015

We need to be more like the disciple Andrew, who, while he didn't write any of the books in the Bible, led people to Jesus - people like Simon Peter and the boy in the parable of the loaves and fish. Following Jesus is the source of our power to change.

An honest man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the traffic light turned yellow just in front of him. The man did the right thing stopping at the crosswalk even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

Bruised But Not Broken

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench...

Bruised but not Broken Matthew 12:10-21 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Is Christ Still In The Manger?

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

While I am thankful that the world at large recognizes the birth of Christ there are many "Holiday Church attendee's" that leave Christ in the crib. He no longer is in the crib nor on the cross. He has victoriously overcome death hell and the grave.

Is Christ still in the Manger? Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 3, 2015

This is the 18th sermon in the series "The Cure". As God's people, we are so blessed to serve a God who never breaks His promises.

Series: The Cure [#18] GOD’S PROMISES Romans 11:1-36 Introduction: How many of you have made promises and not kept them? Obviously, we have all made promises and not kept them; and honestly, most of the time it probably doesn’t bother us at all. Thank God, that He doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Six: Who Ministers Really Are Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015

Believers don’t need to pit one minister against another, or exalt one minister over another, or to even favor one minster over another, or especially not form a clique around a minister. This passage tonight offers Paul’s 6th answer to this division problem.

The Corinthian church was severely divided. The division came because the congregation was hung up on the former preachers of the church. I would hate to be called to a church like that. SEBC was a lot like that when I was called here. But in the course of about 9 months, that finally began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Royal Law: Love One Another

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

"Its Time For Just The Cross" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

There has been too much fighting among the saints about Spiritual Gifts. the only winner is Satan.

The Ultimate Decisionit is finished.jpg July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Defeating The Waters Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 9, 2014

Drenched, cold and fearing for their lives, they bucket the water out the boat as figure comes towards them. Is it the ghost of a drowned sailor....?

“in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless chaos and darkness covered the face of deep, while the Spirit/breath/wind of God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:1) So begins the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

No Mere Men-2--Sec. 1, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

2 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-II—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... We discovered previously that No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014

A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Destination Of Romans

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 30, 2017

What is the destination of Romans? Rome?

The Destination of Romans Romans 8:18-25 You might think it strange that I am looking for the destination of Romans in the eighth chapter of Romans. Usually when we talk about destination in the epistles, we are discussing to whom the letter was sent. From there we analyze the text for clues as to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Builder Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016

God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

70 Apostled

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2016

Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was.

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. However, in Greek it was used more broadly. Let’s look at what God has sent us to do. Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Call To God’s People"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

God's Call

Haggai 1:1-15 "The Call to God’s People" 520 BC; Sixteen years earlier, in 536 BC, the Persian emperor Cyrus had issued a decree permitting the Jewish exiles in Babylon to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:2-4). ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Holiness