Sermons on Pretty:

Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

to definitively answer the question of Luke 9, “who is Jesus”, with God’s own answer; to encourage Jesus as He begins the journey to Jerusalem where He will die; and finally to demonstrate what can happen when we take time out of life to pray and listen

Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:28-36 April 19, 2009 Intro: Most often, all it really takes to hear God speak to us is that we give Him the opportunity. Last Friday, Good Friday, we set up a devotional journey around the church called “Stations of the Cross”. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

"The Church At Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 25, 2009

Relates the truths the angel revealed to the Ephesion church to our modern times.

REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 1 “The Church at Ephesus” August 30, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Jesus is Lord, and I want to know Him, more and more every day. What about you?

We’ve been moving through the book of Philippians and are halfway through the letter now. Paul writes this letter while in prison for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. I’d like us to watch a short clip of Paul as he addresses the church. Watch and listen to him as he reminds us of Who it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walls Come Tumblin' Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2009

We run into many walls we cannot seem to get past: estrangement, grief, illness. The way past those walls is described as Sabbath, symbol, silence, and shout.

When you are up against a wall, there will be more than one way to deal with it. There will be the conventional way. And there will be the creative way. When you are up against a wall, there will be a way to break it down that costs a whole lot less than the usual way. All of us remember Mark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 13, 2009

Many people today are asking the question, “What is the definition of marriage?” At the same time they might wonder who sets the definition. Don’t you think that the One who designed marriage in the first place is the One who gets to set the definition?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com The marriage debate is raging all over this nation. 31 states have amended their constitutions to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. West Virginia isn’t one of them. West Virginia is one of the states who is relying on legislative Defense ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Love Because Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We love because of Him - motivation 2- We love because of His love - demonstration 3- We love because of His first love - inauguration

INTRO.- Because, because, because. There is always a “because” about things in life. We do this or that because of something else. ILL.- A bumper sticker read: I owe, I owe, so it’s off to work I go! So very true. What’s your because? Why do you do what you do? Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But By My Spirit

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 6, 2017

The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Power (The HolyGhost is the Power of God) The church may be Principled but do we have Power?

Ezekiel 37:1-10& vs14 Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. *Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of The Father - Father's Day

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 19, 2021

Do you ever consider the Heart of our Heavenly Father? This message attempts to bring you into a greater understanding of the heart of the Father on Father's Day.

John 17:25-26 (KJV) O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. I've been ...read more

Scripture: John 17:25-26, Romans 12:3, Genesis 1:27, Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Disciplines - Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 14, 2021

Giving is a spiritual discipline and the people are encouraged to give as a spiritual discipline

Spiritual Discipline - Giving August 15, 2021 One day a dad was out with his 5 year old son. The boy was hungry and the dad asked him what he wanted to eat. The boy simply wanted McDonald’s french fries. Easy enough! So, they went to McDonald’s. The dad wanted to make it a fun day, so instead ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"joy To The World Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 8, 2019

Has the Bethlehem child changed your life? If He is your Lord and King … if He reigns over your heart and soul … if He has changed your life … then He rules over your heart and soul and life with perfect truth and grace then you can’t help but sing: Joy to the world!

I head a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift … only to find out that it had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 9, 2019

As we look at following and serving God, we need to experience His love, and love God.

God’s Love Mark 12:28-31 February 10, 2019 For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at some really tough passages which call us to put God first in our lives. We’ve seen Jesus tell people who wanted to follow Him, “to let the dead bury the dead” and “if you want to follow me, you can’t look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 7:11, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 4:13, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - It's My Time? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2018

A introductory sermon looking at managing our time and resources.

It's My Time? Ephesians 5:15-17 September 16, 2018 We would like to believe that my time is simply that . . . my time. We believe we control our time. And if that is true, then why are so many people feeling OVERWHELMED, OVERSCHEDULED, and EXHAUSTED. It seems too many people are overwhelmed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist