Sermons on Purpose Of Church:

Jesus Uses The Word To Invoke Deeper Thinking Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2018

The battle of the heart is won by winning the battle of the mind. To win the battle of the mind, Jesus worked to get people to think on a deeper level.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take another look at a story that is familiar to many. We have examined this narrative in the recent past, but today, we are going to examine this story of the Woman at the Well through a different lens. • One of the things that seem to have happened ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 3, 2018

How Godly were ALL of our Founding Fathers and what our Declaration of Independence and Constitution does for all United States Citizens.

At the very minimum, there are two Bible verses relatable to our Nation within today's lesson. The first is found in Genesis 12:2, where it is said, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” The other verse is Deuteronomy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2019

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 10, 2019

Principles for Christian mothers to live by, and by which they display Christ and His glory to the world

Mothers Day 2019 Text: Titus 2:1 - 5 George Washington, the first President of the United States of America said, “All that I am, I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Steps To Making Every Path Straight

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 20, 2019

This sermon is about hearing the voice calling in the wildernesses of our hearts to embrace the only change that matters, to become more like Jesus by following four steps!

Making Every Path Straight! Luke 3:4=6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How should one respond to the voice calling in the wildernesses to “make our paths straight”? When John the Baptist originally spoke these words, many people chose to repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:4-6, Matthew 24:42-44, Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: “I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of Flattery

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 12: 1 – 8

Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Master of Flattery 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stand Firm In Faith - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2019

A short series looking at ways to help us stand firm in our faith in times of trouble.

Stand Firm - Part 3 June 2, 2019 I know when it comes time for my birthday or Christmas, or our anniversary, I tend to drive Debbie a little crazy. She always asks me what I need . . . and my usual answer is ‘nothing.’ I don’t need anything. I have everything I really need. I’ve got my God, my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Genesis 22:12-14, Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 77:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds (Revival At A Funeral)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 16, 2019

Against all odds, true followers of Jesus will follow after Him. Don't count the costs. We'll learn 5 ways that we can serve Christ. Even though the world may reject me; I'll follow Him.

Against All Odds Scripture Reference: Mark 5:21-43 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 16, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson To all the Father’s among us, Happy Father’s Day. This morning take your Word of God and turn with me to the 5th Chapter of the Book of Mark. Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise Of A Messiah, Offered And Rejected

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

As the prophet Isaiah sought to know God's heart, the Lord revealed to him hints of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 6: God’s Promise of a Messiah, Offered and Rejected Isaiah 9:2-7 Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Bethel United Methodist Church On that day when Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem he presented the crowds with a bit of street ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 42:1-4

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mentally Ill Made Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 23, 2019

The fellow with a legion of demons reminds us to consider: what binds us? What isolates us? What has died within us? Looking to his example, we can 1) seek out Jesus, 2) spend time with Jesus, and 3) share with others what Jesus has done for us.

Luke 8:26-39 Mentally Ill Made Well Many years ago, my wife and I were at a church where the “Power Team” came to perform. They broke stacks of blocks and bricks. They even tore apart chains. And in the midst of all the entertainment, they talked about their personal faith in Christ. While human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Jeremiah 29:13, John 5:6, John 9:25, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Or Grumbling? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering.

Sermon: Thankful or Grumbling? Thesis: The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering aimlessly with no joy, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2018

See Ezra's prayer of confession. We acknowledge God's righteousness, submit to His judgement and agree with God concerning His view of sin. We trust in God's forgiving grace.

Ezra 8 – Return to Jerusalem (from Babylon). Ezra returned with 4000 to 5000 people. Initially there weren’t any Levites among them and Ezra made an extra effort to gather them • He knew that he would need the Levites if he is going to teach the Law of God to the people. Ezra managed to get 258 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Unstoppable - Good News For Everyone Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 8th message in a series onthe book of Acts

Unstoppable – Good News for Everyone 11/5/17 Acts 10 In his book, "An Uncompromising Faith Lived Out w/ Grace," Michael Ramsden shares of an Iranian pastor who drove w/ his wife to buy water in an Iranian village. Before entering the store the pastor noticed an intimidating man ...read more

Denomination: Baptist