Sermons on Prophetic Praise:

When Lilfe Sucks Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 19, 2015

Let's face it - sometimes life just plain sucks. It is, as little Annie sang, a hard knock life.

“Getting Into Shape: When Life Sucks” Job 1:1-2:10; 38:1-3; 42:1-5 Let’s face it – sometimes life just plain sucks; it draws all the energy and strength out of us as we work hard at just trying to survive. Little Annie was right: “It’s a hard knock life.” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Life Of Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2019

This sermon is part of our discipleship series on Building up God's House. It is how we build up God's house by building a life of service. Building a Life of Service

Building God’s House Building a Life of Service Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!qZl0kCKK!rnlPLITIrUjsJzfaoshXw3TPBnhVvWSZT57aylYUJeA Thinking about our series on discipleship, and of our need to build up the house of God in each one of us (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), there is an aspect that may seem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Lip Syncing Christians

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 24, 2019

Most Christians know what to say and how to say it. But very few are willing to act on what the Bible says.

Say this with me: “God is good. All the time. To me!” Amen! How many of you remember Milli Vanilli, the R&B duo from Munich, Germany? Founded in 1988, the group’s debut album Girl You Know It’s True achieved international success and earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16, Romans 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:38, James 1:5-8, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 119:97, Proverbs 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words - First Words

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019

Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29-30, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 5: Abraham And Isaac Teach Us To Trust God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2023

We must... 1. Trust God when He stretches us. 2. Trust God to steer us. 3. Trust God to save us.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 5: Abraham and Isaac Teach Us to Trust God Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews 11, we get back to our study of the Old Testament heroes of our faith. And faith in God is crucial ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus – Truth In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 19, 2021

‘Jesus – Truth in the Christmas story’ John chapter 1 verses 14b – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Information. (3). Description. SERMON BODY: (1). Introduction. ill: • The story is told of a little 4-year-old girl called Sophie. • Who despite several reprimands kept telling lies? • It seemed she was constantly spinning tall tales. • So, her mother ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren

Be Steadfast

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

At a church fellowship supper, some Christian men were talking about their jobs. One of them spoke up and said, “I have a good job offer but it would require that I would have to move too far from the church.”

The man he was talking to said, “Take the job, you can always find another church somewhere else!” This man’s answer is typical of many people in our age. That is, forget about commitment, you can always find: • Another spouse • Another job • Another home • Another church This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Our Encouraging God (Joshua 8:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

After the setback at Ai, God encourages Joshua, and nudges him back toward Himself, and the job at hand. God is good, and loving, and encouraging.

Many of us can read the exact same words in the Bible, and draw completely different understandings from it. Some of you, when you hear me say this, think I'm talking about how Christians argue over meaning and interpretation. But I'm actually talking about tone. Let's open to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Receiving God’s Healing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Integrity Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Anger

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

We all know what it is to be angry.

Intro – Eph. 4:26-32 Now, all of us know what it is to experience anger. Your anger may be rooted in something as serious as abuse or something as insignificant as someone taking a parking spot that you were waiting on, but we all know what it is to be angry. And listen…it is a problem. Just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 37:8, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Proverbs 15:1  (view more)  (view less)

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

Notice, this verse starts off with the word, “Beware.” Any time we see the word “Beware” we need to pay attention!

Illus: If you are an insurance salesman and you drive up to a home that has a large sign on the gate of the fence that says, “Beware of bad dog”, you can not blame the owner if this vicious dog tries to eat your leg off before you get to the car. Life is filled with many things to BEWARE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 20, 2022

In Part 10 of this series we examine what Jesus said about making an oath. In this message we see that as a Christian our word should be our bond - it should be proof enough of our intention or past actions. We should never have to make an oath to ensure someone believes what we are saying.

Living in the Kingdom 10 Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-18; Leviticus 19:12; Exodus 20:7 As I have been studying, meditating and preparing these messages based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I have been reflecting on conversations that I have had with people about the Bible and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 23:16-18, Leviticus 19:12, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational