Sermons on Present Focus:

The Tenses Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 12, 2021

There are three tenses to our relationship with God. The three tenses are past, present, and future. Each one reflects a different aspect of our relationship with God.

The Tenses of Faith "I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3)." We live in an age of immediate gratification. We are conditioned to be high on expectations, but short on patience. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 20, 2025

For the 4th Sunday of Advent. This sermon is only about 10-15 minutes long, because it followed a children's choir presentation.

Thank you so much, children’s choir! Thank you for leading us in worship, and thank you for giving us such a fresh perspective on the Christmas story. When Mrs. Ashley first told me the concept, that we were going to tell the Christmas story from the perspective of the sheep, I thought it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Inward And Outward Service

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2021

This sermon is going to focus on Mary and Martha’s different approaches to pleasing to pleasing God and suggest that a balance of both service and reflection is what pleases God.

Balancing Inward and Outward Service Luke 10:38-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember the day when I said YES to the Lord. I was born that day of the water and Spirit and felt an overwhelming peace that comes from being eternally adopted as God’s son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Healer Is In The House

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Step into a place where "the power of the Lord was present to heal them." Embrace the power and the potential of His Healing Presence.

“WHEN THE HEALER’S IN THE HOUSE” Mark 2: 1-12 INTRO: 1.In Mark’s narrative, you can almost hear the excitement that must of been in this house in Capernaum. a. A feeling of celebration as word quickly spread that Jesus was there. b. A feeling of expectancy as the crowds crowded into that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God In Type

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 9, 2006

A simple presentation of some of the ’types’ relating to the Word of God, which if applied will help us grow in our Christian life.

THE WORD OF GOD IN TYPE Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. I WATER TO WASH a. THE APPLICATION OF THE WORD I Peter 1:22 you have purified your souls in obeying the truth [NKJV] b. THE ABSOLUTION THROUGH THE WORD Ephesians 5:25 & 26 Christ loved the church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

911: "Under The Shadow..." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 8, 2005

Special Presentation To The Congregation of Dinsmore Baptist Church by Dr. E. Winson Butler In Observance of 911. Sermon Address: Outlined

SERMON: OBSERVANCE OF 911 INTRODUCTION No one will ever forget that day. Sept. 11th. I had walked into the Church Office and the Administrative Secretary said, "A plane has struck the WTC.." and then her next words will always be on my heart, "Oh Pastor another plane..." That has been our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007

Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of David

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Olam Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 7, 2005

Names of God 6: El Olam, "Eternal God". The God who is eternally existent, eternally consistent and eternally present.

Names of God 6: El Olam- God eternal. WBC 9.10.05am Genesis 21:32-34, Isaiah 40:25-31 This being a special Sunday the Elders wanted a special speaker. They asked the most talented minister they knew but he said no. They then decided to ask the smartest preacher they knew but he also said no. Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Gift Will You Bring?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The Wise Men presented their gifts from worshipping hearts, with generous spirits, and thoughtful minds. What gift will you bring?

What Gift will You Bring? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. THE GIFTS THE WISE MEN OFFERED Lessons from the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Esther and Mordecai act on their own initiative to bring about the salvatin of the Jews, but God is present in the background bringing things together.

For those who weren’t here last week or whose memories are like mine and you can’t remember what happened two days ago, let alone last week, let me recap. King Xerxes, king of Persia, has banished his first queen and a search has been made throughout his kingdom for beautiful young girls from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican