Sermons on Preparedness For Living:

"God Make Us Good Again"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2017

The message helps us understand God doesn't expect us to be great, but he does expect us to be good by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.

Four thousand years ago, barrenness was the ultimate disgrace; it was seen as a sign of divine disfavor. If you don’t have children, it’s because God’s got something against you. Period. A woman who couldn’t conceive suffered not only lack of approval, but also the threat of divorce. And barrenness ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Come Clean"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 26, 2017

To find my freedom in Christ, I need to openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust.

In this series, we're taking the word "Recovery" and using each letter to represent steps that help us get unstuck from the habits that overtake us, the hang-ups that overwhelm us, and the hurts that overshadow us. R - realize. Realize I'm powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Only A Handbag" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 26, 2015

Using the 2015 Mulberry and John Lewis adverts to reflect on the Christmas message

I wonder - do you use your sky plus to fast forward through all the adverst on TV. If so you may have missed some very crafted commercial takes on the Christmas message. I wonder for example if you have seen the Mulberry Christmas advert A young couple are in rural cottage with a blazing fire. Jo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Kind Of Day Will I Make Today?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2016

Listen closely, life is about choices. Your decisions will build a good day or a bad. You determine the mood that you will walk in... Consider the choices Sister Job and Job made.

WHAT KIND OF DAY WILL I MAKE THIS DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LISTEN? WHAT DO YOU HEAR? The other day my wife corrected me for something she heard me say. My wife and I were discussing the movie: WAR ROOM. I DID NOT SAY WHAT SHE HEARD... What I said was not near what she ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 21, 2016

Because David was a man after God’s own heart, his life is an example for us to follow.

THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS #1: DAVID: A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART INTRO TO THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS: God brought His people into the Promised Land where He was their king. God raised up Judges to deliver them from their enemies. But the people complained and wanted a king just like the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016

The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Better To Get Wisdom And Understanding

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wisdom and understanding? Yes. I'm hearing and doing GOD's WORDS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 16:16 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Unified Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 3, 2016

What is the source and power of a unified church? The Bible gives us a beautiful explanation in Ephesians. All eyes focused on Jesus!

Church Membership - I love the Church of The Nazarene. Do I believe that we are the only true church? No! Do I believe that we have every doctrine interpreted with 100% accuracy as the Lord intended? No! Am I a peace with and in agreement with how the Church of The Nazarene interprets the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Isaiah 36 When Facing A Crisis Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 36

Isaiah 36 When Facing a Crisis What Are You Leaning on? Vs. 1-6 Who Are You Listening to? Vs. 7-10 Where Are You Finding Your Strength? vs. 11-17 What Are You Saying? Vs. 18-22 Intro: Every year down in Peru tens of thousands sea lions gather to mate and give birth When the mother sea lion gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 49

Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant The Servants Calling Vs. 1-7 The Servants Mission Vs. 8-13 The Servants Faithfulness Vs. 14-21 The Servants Protection Vs. 22-26 Intro: Fifth Gospel Good to be back from vacation Take a moment for Easter Let’s jump back into the book of Isaiah Isaiah is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 59

Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Separated from God us vs. 1-8 Confession of Our Sins vs. 9-15 God Brings Salvation vs. 16-21 Intro: CNN Reporter in a gunfight A cross-country road trip got derailed for a former CNN anchor and her husband after a would-be robber forced his way into their motel room and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016

Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

[I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Encouraging Young Pastors Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This shows how Paul encouraged young Pastor Timothy who was apparently afraid of the responsibilities of his task. He did this by showing that he had confidence in him, as did his friends and the Lord.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWNAN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Sermon 3 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PREACHERS (1: 2, 18-19a) “To Timothy my true son in the faith, Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Fruits: Patience Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Patience

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Grocery Store Some food, Outta control toddler “Be patient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal