Sermons on Pushing Limits:

The Book Of Mark #63

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the previous sermon we talked about the signs of the end times. Some folks do not enjoy studying the signs of His coming.

Illus: Listen, when I go down the road and I see a sign that tells me there is a sharp curve up ahead or a steep hill, I find these signs helpful. But sometimes signs are confusing. Illus: Two preachers are standing by the side of the road, holding up a sign that reads, “The End is Near! Turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Christmas Gift

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 21, 2022

God gave us the best gift we could ever receive, the most beautiful and holy of gifts. Whether or not His birth is on December 25, it is the celebration of the most important gift we have ever received.

TITLE: THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS GIFT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 1:18-23 This time of year is profoundly fraught with multi-layered meanings – • Family traditions • Economic success for merchants • The winter solstice • The pause between the end of the lunar year and the longer solar year • Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Extent And Effect Of The Flood - (Lessons On Genesis) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019

After all preparations had been completed, the Flood came. The rain did not stop until it had rained for forty days. At the same time, there were gigantic upheavals and shifting of the earth’s crust which caused the ocean’s floors to rise and break up their reservoirs of subterranean waters.

November 8, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.6: Extent and Effect of the Flood. Genesis 7.17-24 17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. 18 And the waters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Creative Faith To Overcome

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 28, 2025

FAITH

CREATIVE FAITH TO OVERCOME Today, I want to talk about faith but not just any kind of faith. I want to talk about creative faith. We have to have faith that doesn't just believe in what is, but believes in what can be. A faith that doesn't just accept the obstacles, but sees them as an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Romans 8:11, Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 3:20, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Smyrna: When Faithfulness Isn't Safe Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Faithfulness does not deny suffering; it refuses fear’s authority, trusting Jesus with loss, future, and life itself when allegiance becomes costly.

Smyrna is the second letter, and it immediately feels different from the first. Ephesus dealt with something quiet — love thinning over time. Smyrna deals with something loud — pressure that does not pretend to be gentle. This letter is not about erosion from within; it is about weight pressing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Power From Pentecost, Pattern From The Prince

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 21, 2026

You shall receive power. Not for personal kingdoms, earthly alignments, or governmental status but for planetary proclamation.

Power from Pentecost, Pattern from the Prince Acts 1:6-8; 2Cor 8:3-9 Take your Bible this morning and turn to Acts chapter 1. Now the scene we’re looking at is like this: Jesus has risen from the dead. He’s been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days, and now He's about to ascend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024

1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Deliverance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 22, 2025

1 of? Mark records some of the historical events that surround the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ. True Deliverance is found in the resurrected Jesus....He IS our Deliverance! ?How” or “Why? is true deliverance found in Jesus’ resurrection? The Resurrection of Deliverance informs your...

The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Sunday & Wednesday the week before last, we looked at: ‘The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE’—Mk. 15:1-47 Today, we’ll delve into: The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Need: People struggle with various means of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Supersized God?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2025

No man/woman lives beyond their vision. The bigger your vision, the greater your potential. God wants to raise our expectation level about what He will do, but that requires you get a bigger vision of God Himself!

DO YOU HAVE A SUPERSIZED GOD? Isa. 40:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A HAIR CUT LESSON 1. A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. The man & the barber talked about various subjects. 2. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Revelation Of The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023

Christ came to make His Father known. Mankind was created to worship. If God is not clearly revealed, man will create something to worship. We are called to reveal the Unknown God to the world!

Sermon – Paul’s Revelation of the Unknown God Scripture Lesson-Acts 17:16-33 “While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. 17 He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33, Acts 17:1-16, John 16:7-11, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Methodist

Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 17, 2023

The positive qualities of Duct Tape makes an excellent pattern for Dads: Stick to the Main Thing, Be Strong but Flexible, Hold Things Together, Don't get exposed to the wrong elements, and look for the Permanent Solution.

Duct Tape Lessons for Dads 1 Tim. 3:2-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dennis the Menace sometimes lived up to his name. One day he was over at the Wilson’s house (neighbors) eating cookies and milk. Mrs. Wilson was in the kitchen washing the dishes. 2. Dennis asked Mr. Wilson why he never went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

"Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Designed For Life

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 29, 2023

When we better understand who God is, how and why the universe was designed, then we will better understand ourselves, where we came from, our destination, and how and why we were designed.

Today we are continuing in our apologetics series on: “What do you believe?” We have been looking at the world and universe from a logical or philosophical perspective and about the evidence for the existence of a Creator God. We will be looking at two passages of Scriptures. One in Isaiah and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17, Isaiah 44:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Preach

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Aug 2, 2022

The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life.

Preparing to Preach The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life. 2 Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, Psalm 104:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Ezekiel 33:1-9, 1 Kings 19:1-8, Proverbs 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other