Sermons on Prevailing Prayers:

You Need God To Love Others; You Need To Display That Love With Strength

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 25, 2016

Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus didn’t, so neither should we. Note: This is a revised version of an earlier sermon aim at a larger congregation.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th July 2016 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Note: This is a revised version of an earlier sermon aim at a larger congregation. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lazarus Generation

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2016

It's easy to see a Lazarus Picture in the world: But I believe The Holy Spirit would have us look at that story again and we might Just see not Just a Lazarus world (But a Lazarus Church).

I love the story of Lazarus: I believe that Lazarus and his situation or condition and his resurrection is so powerful because it reminds us, “that it's not over till God says it's over” It reminds us that God can do anything It reminds us that God works in the dark It reminds us that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No Smell Of Fire"

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016

We're going to look at the trying of the faith of the 3 Hebrew “worthies” and see how some parts of the narrative are indicative of trials in general, how trials are really beneficial to us.

"NO SMELL OF FIRE" Dan. 3:16-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD AGE DOUBLE TROUBLE 1. "Man, it’s tough getting old," said Sam to his friend Frank. "If it’s not one problem, then it’s another. As soon as I awoke this morning, I had two shocks, one after the other." 2. "So what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Showcase Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016

God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

It Is All Relative.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015

How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 6:19-20, James 5:9, Nehemiah 4:14, Genesis 23:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Runnin' With The Devil Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015

The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12, Acts 11:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Bad Company Of Bad Habits

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 2, 2015

Bad habits can really bring us down. We need to replace them with good habits. This sermon encourages others to do so.

The Bible says we are to confess our sins to one another. Therefore, I am going to confess a sin of mine to you this morning. In fact, it has become a habit. I feel comfortable confessing a habit of mine to you because I suspect that all of us are subject to this habit. The habit of mine is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 26:41, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Centurion's Faith Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 13, 2015

As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith.

THE CENTURION’S FAITH Matt. 8:5-13 As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith. 1) What do we see in the Centurion that showed his faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deliverer From Sin

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015

There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Than We Used To Be

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

This sermon encourages the church to stop looking at the past but rather to focus on God's hopeful future.

MORE THAN WE USED TO BE Haggai 2:1-9 July 12, 2015 Pastor Buddy Cook Introduction: Song my mother used to sing when I was growing up: The Old Gray Mare  The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be,  The old gray mare, she ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Operating System Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Marriages work best when they operate by God’s design

1/26 The Operating System Genesis 1-3 What’s the operating system for marriage? Basic Setup #1: The nature and role of a man is to initiate Genesis 2:7; 15-18 Priority of Primacy: the first has priority and authority Ephesians 5:22-23; 25 First, place this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Santification

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jul 26, 2015

Many Christians seem to believe that being saved is the end all, that that is all one must do. Our Lord deserves more.

Title: Sanctification Introduction: In last Sunday morning's sermon was about Grace. In that sermon, I prepared the way for this sermon. A. This week, I read a survey by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that says that 60% of Americans say that they are born again Christians. While ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

My Favorite Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 26, 2015

David deals with the basic questions of life in this popular psalm.

Bob Buford wrote a great book entitled Halftime. No, it’s not a football book. It’s a book about finding significance in life. Bob Buford was a business man who had spent the first half of his life searching for success, and came to realize his real search was for significance. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Our Struggle Against Evil

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2015

Observe 4 things: The Overwhelming Army, A Trembling Servant, The Invisible Protectors, & The Courageous Man of God. Then I want to draw 3 conclusions from these observations.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Before Allied forces invaded Iraq Saddam Hussein boasted that if Iraq was attacked the world would see "The Mother of All Battles." But he was wrong. Instead, let me suggest a scripture that describes what I believe could be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ