Sermons on Proper Position:

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#1] THE BELT OF TRUTH Ephesians 6:14 Introduction: I am starting a new Wednesday Night series while we are still in the Book of Ephesians on Sunday Morning. Last week, we looked at the controversy of Spiritual Warfare. We looked at the question, “Should Christians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Lord Require Of You

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself, “What does the Lord require of me?”

1. Not the preacher, Sunday school teacher, choir director, but God Himself. 2. I know the question was asked of Israel. Now it is asked of the other chosen, the Church. 3. The Lord does not desire certain things, but He requires them. a. Word really means demands. b. He requires these for our own ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

To Soar Through The Seasons In Ministry Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020

We will experience seasons of ups and downs in the ministry. There are days when we feel like an eagle soaring on the high winds, while other days we feel like a deflated balloon.

Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share this devotion with you. I remember a preacher said that in a motorcycle training school, the instructor taught him that where he looked there his motorcycle would go. If he did not keep his eyes straight on the road but looked in the ditch , his motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Confetti

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2021

If you continue to stay faithful to God, patient, long suffering and loyal to God even when you don’t see results and applause, mark my words, God would one day shower confetti on you.

Confetti Luke 1:9 “…according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. A priest named Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth are the main characters of my devotion today. They were people of integrity, pious and blameless but still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Pencil Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 2, 2022

(Distribute pencils to congregation). This morning I have a present for you on this first Sunday of the New Year. I hope you will use it regularly this year.

As preached 1/2/2022 at First Church Of God Homer: "THE PARABLE OF THE PENCIL" “Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 7:2-3 NIV Pencils are made by two wooden halves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

In My Father's House

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021

Here in the 16th chapter of Luke, you will find the only testimony to be found anywhere of a soul that has died without Christ and gone to hell. It is a pitiful thing to listen to him pleading in hell.

The cry of this young man is heartbreaking. It is a plea for mercy and help with none available. Here a young man finds out too late that you must be born again in order to go to heaven. Now he makes another plea, but this time it is not for himself, but for his brothers. He now realizes that those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Muzzle The Dog And Pluck The Chicken

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2021

Do not insult the Holy Spirit by attributing to Him manifestations that do not match His character or mission.

Isaiah 8:19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?  20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas: Accept, Share And Reflect Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Let us explore the profound meaning behind the Light of Christmas, a gift that illuminates every heart with hope, joy, and salvation.

The Light of Christmas: Accept, Share and Reflect Introduction: On this Christmas Day, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the glow of festive lights, our hearts resonate with the ageless story—the story of a gift given to the world, a gift that transcends time and space. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uprooting Trees And Being Unprofitable Servants

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2022

God’s gift is enough for us. We just have to apply that mustard-seed faith we are given and trust that God will give us what we need.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel might whipsaw our brains a little, particularly if you read the whole chapter. Right before this passage, Jesus has been warning His disciples, and therefore us, against teaching others to sin. That’s called scandal. Here He speaks about the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:6-14, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Have Faith In God! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

By grace, we have been saved through faith and God requires us to have strong faith in God. Since Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and without faith, it is impossible to please God.

By grace we have been saved through faith and God requires us to have strong faith in God. Since Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and without faith it is impossible to please God. Our faith should never be wavered or doubtful and lack of faith is due to unbelief and fear. The devil is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:11

Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024

This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- 12 Year Old Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 20th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#20] JERUSALEM- 12 YEAR OLD JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We have studied the beginning of Jerusalem, the building and destruction and rebuilding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Baptist

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Glorify

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023

God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed