Sermons on Pride Before A Fall:

Costly Obedience

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 2, 2017

Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life when God asked him to sacrifice the child of promise. From it, we learn that God tests our faith, grows our faith, and models sacrifice as the Heavenly Father gives his only Son for us.

Genesis 22:1-14 Costly Obedience Sometimes we go through such heavy trials in this life. And, if we’re honest, we may wonder, “God, why are you allowing this to happen to me? I’m trying to follow you best I can. Why, Lord?” Yet, perhaps the better question would be, “Lord, what do you want me to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, James 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Hebrews 11:19, Philippians 4:19, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Greatest? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2017

James and John asked Jesus for something of which they had no clue how to obtain.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We being a new series today entitled Great Complaints. In this series, we will examine some of the tension points we find in the Bible. • The Bible, we find a great number of tension points that caused a great number of complaints. • Some of the complaints were somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of A Promise

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

The value of a promise depends upon the reputation or character of the one giving the promise. Discover the value of a promise from the one who is faithful and true. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

What if someone who has a reputation of being unfaithful and untrue, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Not much. What if someone who has a reputation of being faithful and true, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Great value. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:30-35, Romans 4:17-22

(Concerning This House) 1 King 6: 11-13

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

THE 1ST THING I NEED TO TELL YOU IS THAT WE ALL KNOW THAT EVERYBODY WILL NOT HELP IN THE BUILDING UP THE HOUSE WELL THE 2ND THING I NEED TO TELL YOU CONCERNING THIS HOUSE THAT THIS IS GOD`S HOUSE IT`S A HOUSE -WHERE WOUNDED SOULS AND TROUBLED HEARTS

1 Kings 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying: 12 "Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you, which I spoke to your father David. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your "Talents" Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus again repeats Himself in Matthew 25, and He tells us another parable to get us ready for the end times. He tells a different story with the same point. Will we get it this time?

You know something is important when someone repeats it a second time. You can also know if something is important when they say the same thing again, but in a different way, so that if you didn’t get it the first time, you might get it the second time. It can be a technique that we can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Has His Day - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

This world will end one day Power Point is available upon request

2 PETER 3:10-13 “WHEN GOD HAS HIS DAY” PART 1 A) Sometime when you look at our world and the in-roads satan seems to be making in it, you may get the idea that in the final say, the devil’s gonna win. * But I must remind you that things are not always as they may seem. B) I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making Something Out Of Nothing

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

WE ARE INTRODUCED TO A WOMAN WHO FINDS HERSELF BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE THE ISSUES`S OF LIFE HAD SERVED HER A LEMON AND DARED HER TO MAKE LEMONADE

2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. [2] And Elisha said unto her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remember, Don't Forget Memorial Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2018

Memorial Day Message begins with a quote from President Lincoln, Gettysburg address. "redemptive love" comment from the Royal Wedding and how "love" is why Jesus gave his life for us ....commitment to service out of love.

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2018 Memorial Day Redeemer "Remember, Don't Forget" At Gettysburg, Lincoln said it: "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here... It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Gratitude For The Faithful

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 10, 2019

Writing to the "elect lady," John was aware of the delicate balance needed to show grace to those who had wronged her while refusing to compromise her convictions and faith. We must love others, but we cannot compromise our faith for the favor of men.

Gratitude for the Faithful 2 John 1-4 Our text today comes from the second general epistle the apostle John wrote. Along with the gospel that bears his name, and Revelation, John also wrote 1, 2, and 3rd John. It is believed to have been written around AD 85-95, near the end of John’s life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Start A Movement!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 10, 2017

If I want to learn to be truly happy, I want to learn from someone who didn’t have everything just handed to them, I want to learn from someone who had some struggles and was still happy. So I choose to learn from the Apostle Paul.

“Let’s start a Movement!” Philippians 1: 9-19 For those of us who really enjoy reading your probably will aware that there is a book out there on every topic you can imagine. Many offer self-help; advice on how to change your life for how to achieve a particular goal. If you want to be wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 12, 2017

The disciples learned much about themselves and the Lord as they encountered a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Is it possible this storm was experienced for their benefit? I think so, and our storms can be opportunities for growth.

The Master of the Storm Mark 4: 35-41 Our text today reveals the end of a long day of teaching for our Lord. The evening had come, and night was soon approaching. While the disciples may have been unaware, Jesus had made the decision to journey to the other side of the Sea of Galilee that night. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Live By The Spirit

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 29, 2017

Because we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we struggle with sin and know the consequences of sin, so we must live by the Spirit and love our neighbours as ourselves.

Back in the 1980s, a classic TV ad showed a skillfull basketball player dribbling a ball round a young lad who was holding a stick of Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles. After a few minutes of very impressive dribbling, the basketball player finishes by spinning the ball on one finger. “Not bad” says the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Strengthened Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2017

Following an exciting day of ministry that included feeding the 5,000, the disciples had a long night ahead. This would be a night filled with fear and doubt, but one that would end in wonder and amazement of faith.

Strengthened through the Storm Mark 6: 45-52 Our text follows another very busy day of ministry for Jesus and the disciples. He had just multiplied the bread and fish of a little boy’s lunch, and the disciples distributed the meal to several thousand people. The day is coming to an end, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree And Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2017

Jesus uses the fig tree to expound on the faith. Faith is the key to living victoriously through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Deep Thoughts with Jesus. Today, we get the chance to lean in and listen to Jesus teach His disciples an important lesson on the issue of faith. • We face so many tough obstacles in life that it is easy to forget who we serve and to whom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So What Love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2017

For God so loved the world! Do we have SO WHAT LOVE? Or do we just love the lovely?

SO WHAT LOVE By Wade M. Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. James 5:16 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God