Sermons on Preaching The Gospel:

The Victorious Sword

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:49-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Messiah And Facing Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2012

God is our ever-present help in time of need, and prayer is His hot line.

The Messiah and Facing Crisis Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: This week I officially started my new business as an Aflac insurance agent. One of the most important things that Aflac programs do is to assist people when they are going through a crisis situation like an accident or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

No Ordinary Man Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 2, 2012

We continue to look at the life of Jesus, as he was no ordinary man. This series is based on The Story by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

No Ordinary Man The Story -24 April 3, 2011 Their entire world consisted of just one island and they measured wealth in sea shells. They had never struck a match, heard an engine roar, or been told about gravity. They believed the entire world was the what they saw. And that all of humanity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Training In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012

I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Praise Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2012

This sermon shows how many Christian activities in the NT are directly tied to bringing glory to God. Thus, everything we do, every word we speak and every thought we think should be evaluated on the basis of whether it brings glory to God.

To the Praise of His Glory Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh April 22, 2012 TEXT: Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When we lived in Wiesbaden, some missionary friends bought a German toaster. When they got home, they plugged it in, placed some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Me, Do What?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2012

Parable of the Good Samaritan. Inductive structure.

Me, Do What? Luke 10:25-37 VIDEO INTRODUCTION… Liberty Mutual Commercial 2009 (0:00-1:00) [youtube.com/watch?v=frpp6DjCaJU] NARRATIVE: Loving Story Part 1 He was driving home one Monday evening on a busy city street. Like everyone else in the world at that time, it was the mad rush to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2012

There are two categories of God's attributes: His natural attributes, which set him apart from his creation and cannot be emulated, and his moral attributes. Psalm 86 tells us about several of God's moral attributes and how they are a blessing to the beli

What God IS to Us Psalm 86 Chuck Sligh May 6, 2012 READ RESPONSIVELY: Psalm 86 – “Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Fourth of a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus.

This week, more than two dozen people were arrested in connection with a $325 million counterfeit ring that was attempting to import knockoffs from China and Taiwan through a port in New Jersey. Among the fake items were counterfeit Nike shoes, Ugg boots, and Louis Vuitton, Coach and Gucci ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Fifth of a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but just about one month from today, all of us must have filed our income tax returns for 2011. And every year when we complete our returns, we’re reminded of the old adage first made famous in one of Benjamin Franklin’s letters: “In this world ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Where is Your Brother? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – September 14, 2014 Continuing the series we began last week…entitled “What God Wants to Know.” Last week… “Where are you?... do you know the position you are in of being separate from me… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2014

Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But he didn't have what would get him to heaven.

LUKE 16: 19-31 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS [John 11:45-53; 12:10-11] After challenging the pharisees and scribes Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejected Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2014

If Jephthah sacrificed his daughter... how did he end up in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of the faith? And if he didn't, why doesn't God tell us that?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been rejected? Me too. Rejection can be hard experience for anyone, but it’s surprising to find that people we would consider famous have often been scorned by others. • For example, have you ever heard of Harrison Ford? What movies has he been in? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Yoke Anointing Breaker

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Nov 19, 2014

Many people, like Esau, have had a life programmed for difficulties. They have a yoke placed on their shoulders thus there is a limit they can’t go beyond. The secret of breaking free from this yoke is to be tired of it and grow restless. Yoke destroyer.

SERMON: “His father Isaac answered him; your dwelling will be away from the earth’s riches, away from the dew of heaven above. You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will break his yoke from off your neck” Gen 27:40 Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational