Sermons on Quiet Retreat:

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 28, 2002

When you feel like giving up and that God has given up on you, you need to understand: 1. You cannot "lose" your salvation. 2. You can "reject" your salvation. 3. You must persevere.

In his book, In the Grip of Grace: When You Can’t Hang on, Bryan Chapell tells this story: “On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Time To Look Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Message 4 of 4 in send part of Hebrews Study. This study examines Melchizedek and appeals teaches the importance of tithing as a Godly principle.

3/2/08 – Look Up Melchizedek 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Build Something Together Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

The purpose of unity in the Body of Christ is for the sake of bearing fruit or building something that glorifies God. This message aims to identify the steps of becoming a church that produces kingdom fruit by examining the stages of Forming, Storming, No

Let’s Build Something Together Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are over 33,830 Christian denominations around the world. • In South Korea alone, there are over 300 different types of Presbyterians – just Presbyterians! ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Basic Steps In Following Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009

“A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”

BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Attentive To The Swirls

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

Because God speaks in a variety of ways, it is important that we pay attention to the variety of ways that God is speaking to us through our life circumstances, scripture, prayer, etc.

Intro: In my experience, a significant part of living as a child of God is being attentive to life. It is in listening carefully and prayerfully to all the various sounds going on inside and around, to all the various voices and calls, to all the various situations and circumstances, to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014

Examining the foolish decision o turn away from Jesus Christ.

Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Galatians 3:1-5 Like many children, Little Johnny had certain responsibilities and chores that his parents expected him to accomplish. He was to keep his room clean, his bed made, take the trash out daily and the yard was to be mowed each week. One Friday afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He's Just Plain Crazy! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2012

Sucked in, washed up, and blown over - that's enough to steal the song from the stoutest heart. Perhaps that's what the rich youg man was feeling whe he approached Jesus.

“He’s Amazing! He’s Just Plain Crazy!” Mark 10:17031; John 12:24-33 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. The reporter reported the story this way. Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Soul Thirsts For You Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 22, 2024

Psalm 63:1-11 teaches us about the believer’s trust in God, especially in times of adversity.

Introduction I plan to continue our summer sermons on the Book of Psalms today. Since so many people travel during the summer, and there may not be regular continuity of worship participation each week, examining the Psalms is an excellent option because each Psalm stands on its own. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Travelers, Three Roads

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2024

This is a rewrite of Jerry Falwell's great message. It's a revelation about the different stages a Christian can pass through on their way to the Promised Land. It will bless your people.

THREE TRAVELERS, THREE ROADS Isaiah 35:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A salesman was asked by a little boy how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate to the price he wanted. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Focused Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013

The church and all of us Christians should be prayer focused within our lives. Business should never choke out our prayer life instead we should be committed to pray first. When we pray we discover God’s presence then we receive God’s power.

Series Summary: We are here! Thesis of the series: We are here in 2013 as a church and as Christian individuals to declare the message of Jesus and to bring in God’s heavenly harvest of souls. We are here to be the salt and the light of this world. Sermon 2: Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 9: 1 – 35

Job 9: 1 – 35 What Are You Doing? 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Truly I know it is so, but how can a man be righteous before God? 3 If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. 4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dove's Wings

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotional for believers in trial

“AND I SAID, ‘OH, THAT I HAD WINGS LIKE A DOVE! I WOULD FLY AWAY AND BE AT REST. 7 BEHOLD, I WOULD WANDER FAR AWAY, I WOULD LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS. 8 I WOULD HASTEN TO MY PLACE OF REFUGE FROM THE STORMY WIND AND TEMPEST’.” I wonder if anyone has ever lived who has not at some point felt like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8, Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Blatant And Blameless Sin Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Mar 15, 2005

To truly celebrate Easter we must appraising Calvary

The blatant and blameless sin The first four come with excuses yet they are all inexcusable, 1. Rash decision - I just wasn’t thinking straight 2. Rash ambition - It just felt right at the time 3. Rash retreat - I didn’t know what else to do 4. Rash justification - It seem rational at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal