Sermons on Precautions:

Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made Ya Look! Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

How do we deal with the word of God?

“MADE YA LOOK” HOW MANY OF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK? HOW MANY OF THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE HERE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE MARQUEE SAYS TODAY? JUST CHECKING. THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO LOOK AT THE QUESTION WHAT HAVE I DONE? LET’S PRAY IF YOU WERE ASKED TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE TO SOMEONE, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Good In All You Do

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

As Christians, our actions should speak louder than words.

Do good in all you do. Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father, our creator, God the Son our redeemer, and God the Holy Spirit who keeps us in the faith. Amen. The Gospel message today is based on today’s Epistle reading from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. God has blessed us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Fear The Dark (Halloween)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 27, 2007

Our ability to enjoy every day that God has given us is not dependant on how others view that day. We don’t walk in the darkness of fear. We walk in the light of Christ! We have no need to be afraid of the dark.

Don’t Fear the Dark, I John 4:18 Introduction Our family dog Happy is a big baby! For such a big dog, she is afraid of some of the silliest and smallest things. Recently my wife and I were at the store and our two year son Sebastian saw a toy that he just had to have. It is a plastic ball ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hypostatic Union

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013

In our lives we allow weeds and stuff to choke out the things that God is trying to accomplish in our lives.

Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, and Service Parable of the weeds- Sermon #2 Matthew 13:24-29 Introduction- We continue in our series Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, and Service. If you remember, we looked at the parable of the sower. We saw that the Word of God can be planted into 4 different soils. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep Watch For Christ’s Coming

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2013

Keep Watch for Christ’s Coming 1) Watch against unbelief; 2) Watch against indifference

Keeping watch may be boring but it pays well. In 2010 world security service income, money earned by security guards and security systems, exceeded $174 billion (MarketLine). For comparison’s sake, $66 billion worth of diamonds were sold that same year. It seems that you can make more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

What Awaits You In Decision Valley?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2011

What Awaits YOU In Decision Valley? Dismay? Delight?

The thermometer must have almost popped when temperatures reached 57C (134F). That’s the second hottest temperature ever recorded anywhere in the world. The shade of night doesn’t bring much relief here either. Midnight temperatures have hit 44C (112F)! In 1929 and again in 1953 not a ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9-16

Denomination: Lutheran

You Need Milk Not Solid Food

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 30, 2013

To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat.

I. EXORDIUM: Can you take in solid food? Can you eat strong meat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:12 (Amplified Bible) 5:12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014

What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong Against Evil

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 28, 2016

It’s not enough to rely on our saved status as Christians. We need to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in fleeing temptation, in battling temptation, in staying above reproach. We can learn from the mistakes of our ancestors, the ancient Israelites.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Standing Strong Against Evil Last week we looked at how Jesus withstood temptation from Satan in the wilderness. Today we follow up with a related passage from the Apostle Paul, encouraging us to stand strong against evil. Someone once wrote, “Learning from your own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of God Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2023

"The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and explore together how purity of heart leads us to witness the visions of God.

Introduction My sermon today revolves around the profound truth that "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." This concept resonates deeply with our faith and aligns with the teachings of the Bible. So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 10:1-6, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The story begins with the folly of Noah drinking wine until he was drunk. All of the trouble began with alcohol. This was not much of a start for the new world

Violence is not limited to the destruction of life and property. If one destroys love, truth, and understanding, or any virtue or value, that is emotional, social or intellectual violence. As Christian we would certainly agree to deprive men of the Gospel is to do violence to their souls. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28