Sermons on Principles Of Giving:

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

It had been thirteen years since the birth of Ishmael. God makes a sudden appearance with a startling announcement. We will also be introduced to a new covenant of circumcision which is a conditional covenant unlike that of Genesis 15

The Life of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction In the last lesson, it finally looked from Abram’s point of view that God had satisfied Abram’s long awaited promise of a son named Ishmael. At the age of eighty-six, Abram was a dad in his own right. Hagar had acted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognising The Voice Of Evil Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

The people of ISrael were tempted to disbelieve God, to listen to the voice of Sennacherib. They, like us, needed to recognise the voice of evil and reject it.

Sermon by Rev Heather Cetrangolo How big is too big? A hundred? Two hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? What’s your general feeling about mega-churches? We don’t really trust them, do we? We don’t really like it when people visit our church and later decide to join, GWAC, or ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 16, 2014

To stimulate a desire to have a truly Christian marriage and not just to be married.

VIDEO: “Rethink Marriage” (Worship House Media) I believe that our culture's definition of marriage and what it really takes to last a lifetime is much different from God’s definition. We live in a world today in which marriage is seriously over looked, downplayed, and even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Other

The Two "I" 's Of Humility

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Jun 19, 2016

What is the basis on which our Humility should be based? How do we truly be Humble?

Mark 9:35 Phil.2: 1 – 11 John 13: 1 – 17 Introduction A church realized the importance of humility, so it formed a committee to find the most humble person in the church. Many names were submitted and numerous candidates evaluated. Finally, the committee came to a unanimous decision. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

John had experienced adversity in life and great spiritual challenges. He realized that a close relationship with Christ and continued growth were vital for victorious living. Many lack growth due to spiritual immaturity. Growth is key for victory.

The Path to Spiritual Victory 1 John 2: 12-17 The love and concern John has for the church is evident as we continue to read this epistle. He began by exalting Christ, reminding the believer of whom they have believed. He offered a challenge regarding our fellowship with the Lord and shared the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things Jesus Took Back To Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016

Almost nothing can come with us from this world to the next. But the Bible records four things from this world that Jesus took back with Him to heaven. To this list you can always add souls!

4 THINGS JESUS TOOK BACK TO HEAVEN Jn. 20:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WORDS FROM THE WISE 1. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2. If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 3. Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Is... A Friend Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

A Christian is a friend of Jesus (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 6, pgs. 91-98)

HoHum: A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked- Bernard Meltzer WBTU: I had several friends when I was in grade school. We played Monopoly, fished in the pond, played hide and seek in the cornfields and woods, terrorized the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Feast

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

But the message of this parable applies to the lost sinners of today. • And that message is that God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” • Nothing else needs to be done it’s all been taken care of • I took care of all the preparation for the party

Have you ever been blessed by being one of the privileged • Where you have been able to do something most others can’t? • Backstage Read Luke 14 The Parable of the Great Feast • Being Blessed is how this story starts out • A man makes a comment that what a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Spirit & His Gifts 3

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divinity Covers The Lord Inside And Out

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 18, 2015

To show that our Savior, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is True GOD and Divine, but became a man to save us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD your savior? Yes. John 14:6 & Acts 4:12 John 14:6 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. Acts 4:12 (Amplified Bible) And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mount Sinai

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2015

Worship---of God, going up to Jerusalem, climbing the mountain to seek the presence of God is now your repentant heart and your mind---to save your soul.

MOUNT SINAI by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 20, 2015) "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Friends

Do Not Be Cross About The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 28, 2017

In this message I am inspired to bring before my readership the different dimensions of the significance of the Cross in a Christian’s life...

DO NOT BE CROSS ABOUT THE CROSS!!! Its quiz time folks!!! Tell me what “furniture” housed in the Solomon’s temple of the Mosaic Law dispensation symbolized the Covenantal relationship between the Almighty and the Jews? Pat yourself on the back, if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other