Sermons on Rap:

"Forgetting The Past"

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

God is not the God of the Past but of the Present and Future. We should not let our past define us.

“Forgetting the Past” 2 Corinthians 5:17 "So, if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new" (NRSV) Welcome to this first Sunday of the New Year! I trust since you are in worship that one of your intentions for this New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Nature Of Temptation, Sin, And A Rebuke Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke Luke 17:1-10 November 8, 2009 Jesus turns his attention from the crowd to his disciples and teaches them two things: temptation and sin are inevitable and as a community, they are to confront that sin in each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012

Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

Your name has meaning! It reveals the depth of who you are...your character, nature and reputation. It is one thing you will carry to your grave! God's name is important as well! Using His name flippantly is sin. There is no greater name!

Exodus 20:7 What’s in a Name? As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

No Pain, No Gain !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2012

To exhort that our image of our Creator, Redeemer and Guide ought to go beyond that of a Pampering Papa to one of a concerned parent who is bothered enough to give a timely spanking in order our lives are always sparkling for our own good and His glory. (

NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: *other

Thankful For The Power And Comfort Of Prayer

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

As we continue this series on thankfulness, I wanted to teach you all on the thought of being thankful for prayer. Prayer is such an important part of the Christian’s ministry and blessing, that it deserves a regular reminder. We need to be reminded of

THANKFUL FOR THE POWER AND COMFORT OF PRAYER 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; 17 pray all the time; 18 thank God no matter what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010

Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Surpassing Riches Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 7, 2015

God's Grace

Surpassing Riches Ephesians 2: 5-10 Listen to the response of people to one song. An opera singer said, “There’s a kind of wonderful calm that I feel when I sing this, a kind of uncomplicated feeling, the way one felt as a child.” Johnny Cash said that this was, “a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Has grace become common?

How many of us have this same experience with the beauty of grace. God graciously gives us freedom from the bondage of sin. It’s grace that is beyond human description. But God continues to pour upon our salvation gifts like Scripture, prayer, the church, our families, friends, jobs, and ...read more

Devoted Or Distracted?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016

Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

All About The Abba!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 22, 2017

In this message, Yours Truly is inspired to share different dimensions of “the spiritual Father-Child relationship”, which is so central to Christian life.

ALL ABOUT THE ABBA... Confronted with the choice of choosing between “Allah and Abba (the Christian equivalent of a loving Heavenly Father-Mark 14:36)”, a Pakistani Muslim Lady namely Bilquis Sheikh in acute depression (owing to failure of her marriage) some decades ago ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: *other

Fear Breeds Fear.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2017

We give to much time to criticism and negativism. Fear will have no power unless we allow it. I can not control what happens to me, but I can control how I react. Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to fight.

FEAR BREEDS FEAR... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTE: There is a healthy fear that is wisdom, such as the fear of God and a healthy respect of situations. This lesson focuses on the danger of excessive fear that can hinder and cripple individuals. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gps

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016

What is GPS . What is GPS in the spiritual realm.

GPS Global Positioning System......The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Got Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2016

A sermon about the peace only Jesus can give.

"Got Peace?" John 20:19-31 On the very first Easter morning only Mary Magdalene had seen the Risen Christ. When she had gotten to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away, she went and told Peter and John about it. Peter and John came running and believed that "someone" had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Decades - Pt. 4 - The 90's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 90’s I. Introduction Time is flying. We have already visited 3 decades. Decades when viewed in reverse seem to be an immense amount of time. But it goes so quickly. We have looked at 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Now we find ourselves in the 90’s! Each week I have been playing snippets of the music of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal