Sermons on Pride Before A Fall:

God's Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022

Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salty And Bright

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50, Acts 1:8, John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Polarized (June 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022

This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

Living in the Spirit is to walk in the ways and guidance of The Holy Spirit of God.

Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:17-26 Introduction- Good morning everyone… Glad you are here to join us. Today we celebrate Pentecost - 50 days after the ascension of Jesus where the Holy Spirit of God fell upon waiting believers and God filled those believers with His Presence. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Can The Truth Be Known Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 3, 2023

We live in a day and age where people are longing for truth and wondering if it can be known. Jesus came to testify to the Truth - the reality of the seen and unseen.

Throughout this summer we are doing an apologetic series called, “What do you believe?” In addition, during the month of August we will be offering a few sessions on cults and comparative religions. Our desire as a church is to equip people with the truth so each person can stand up for and defend ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-37, John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And Who Else?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023

The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

“Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saved From Guilt

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 6, 2023

Guilt can be crippling. Jesus did not come to condemn but to save. When Jesus died we died. We have been raised a new creation. No more the old guilty man

For more than 50 years I lived in guilt. Even though I knew I was forgiven by God. I had been abused at eight years old and I could never tell anybody about it. At least I felt I could not speak about it because I had made my abuse my own and I felt ashamed. In later years I felt afraid to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16-18, Romans 8:5-7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023

Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, My Savior

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 16, 2023

IF you take the 196 verses in the N.T. Gospels, & combine that with all the O.T. prophesies about the Messiah, you have a lot of verses. And that means that the story of Jesus’ birth is important to God & is important to us.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER R IDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, MY SAVIOR! TEXT: John 1:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 7:25-27; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:11, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2023

A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God...

The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4 2 Samuel 6:12-15NKJV A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God, it is capable of almost unlimited extension in all directions. And one of the world’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Or Hell: The Choices Are Ours"

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 19, 2023

God is very clear in His written Word regarding His plan of Salvation and it does not include a philosophy of "easy believism".

As Cindy and I travel to assembly each Sunday a preacher comes on the radio. His opening words every week begin with: “ If I had to give this message a title it would be” and then he gives us the title. I chuckle every week- I don’t know why. Maybe because he is so predictable. So this week I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant With The Poured-Out Spirit Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 25, 2023

This pouring out of the Spirit enables the servant to carry out their duties with divine strength and wisdom. It signifies a deep connection and partnership between the servant and God, allowing them to fulfill their purpose in serving others.

THE SERVANT WITH THE POURED-OUT SPIRIT OF THE LORD Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 25, 2023 "Even on My bondslaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth of My Spirit. And they shall prophesy" Acts 2:18 INTRODUCTION The servant with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part Two Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Last week we saw how we can counter fear by operating in God's power. Today we'll see our need to overcome fear to operate in the spirit of love and self-discipline.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part two) Recap: 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Timidity and fear are debilitating. Paul wanted Timothy to overcome being timid so he could fulfill his calling and operate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 4:3-4, John 14:27, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Keep A Good Man Down (August 13, 2023 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 10, 2023

Joseph’s favoritism caused friction among the other sons and how they treated Joseph.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (2023 version). Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan.  (2)  This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sound Of Freedom: God's Command To Love And Protect Children Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

Will children be taught biblical values or gender ideology? What is right and wrong? How will we explain it to our children?

The hit film “The Sound of Freedom” has grossed over 155 million dollars at the box office, hitting on the key issue of human trafficking occurring at massive levels across the world. How should Christians treat children? That is a key point found in our scripture today. The Bible tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32

Denomination: Salvation Army