Sermons on Rat Race:

Pressing On

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 7, 2007

As we begin this new year let us take encouragement from Paul’s challenge to press on.

INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a few that are. A newspaper in Boston has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Worship shapes our soul

Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Cross And The World Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

God’s most precious gift to us lost and sinful men was the Lamb of God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson

"If the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbor next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls" (Ex. 12:4). The Paschal lamb was God’s special type of Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." The lamb selected for the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:4

Denomination: *other

The Passport Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Throughout His Word God calls us to live as aliens in a foreign land. Don't get so comfortable here that you miss the adventure of a God focused life.

The Passport of Saint Who 1 Peter 2:4-12 I Peter 2: 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Grace Is Greater Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 4, 2018

We have to experience God’s grace to understand it.

Title: Grace Is Greater Place: BLCC Date: 1/7/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15 CT: We have to experience God’s grace to understand it. [Screen 1] FAS: I am a firm believer in following Jesus. I could preach about following Jesus every week and be correct in what I need to do. Truth is known, I do preach ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Signs Of The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 16, 2014

This message concerning the times that will be present before the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

Signs of the Second Coming of Christ Matt. 24:32-35 (NIV) 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

June 27, 2020 If you’re old enough to remember the days of LP’s, Reel-to-reel, and 8-track tapes – when there were no microwaves, child-proof medicine bottles, standardized car seats, seatbelt laws or bicycle helmets………. CONGRATULATIONS --- You survived your childhood!!! I remember: • Knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Asked For A Drink Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

What questions are you asking, and to whom are you speaking?

Introduction: After the Northern Kingdom,with its capital in Samaria, fell to the Assyrians, many Jews were deported to Assyria, and foreigners were brought in to settle the land and keep the peace. (2 Kings 17:24). The intermarriage between those foreigners and the remaining Jews resulted in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfinished Task - Loving The Lost Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved the lost anymore than Paul. He gave himself to the work of the kingdom.

THE UNFINISHED TASK – LOVING THE LOST I CORINTHIANS 9:22 INTRODUCTION: This was the 1999 theme for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. The major headings of the outline were taken from the IMB. There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Go Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Emotional Healing, Self-Awareness, Forgiveness, Personal Growth

Five Secrets For Winners – Philippians 3:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We need to stop and remind ourselves of who we are: Believers in Jesus who are serving him in a marathon, not a sprint, toward his kingdom. Therefore, let us never forget, or even minimize, who were are or what our “upward call” is.

Paul the apostle must have been a sports fan. I say that because he uses a lot of terminology in the scriptures related to sports. He says – We don't wrestle with just flesh and blood. That's a wrestling illustration. He says – We fight the good fight. That's a boxing illustration. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Sure Things In A World Filled With Maybes

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 16, 2001

In a world filled with uncertainties, there are three things we can be sure of - A salvation Sermon

Three Sure Things in A World Filled with Maybes Hebrews 9:27-28 Illustration: A bank in Binghamton, New York, had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

Doing What God has called us to do.

CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2010

When Christ calls us to the impossible, we are challenged to face our fears.

Don’t Be Afraid / Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: During the summer months when I was in college, I worked in the office of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Because I was an intern, I had to work what they called the “swing shift.” That meant you work 2 week rotations of 7 to 3, 3 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Apologies - None Needed

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 14, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is encourage a person to feel no need for remorse or guilt for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Text: Romans 1:16-17 Title: No Apologies – None Needed Introduction: I have been serving as pastor of this great church for over five years! We are on the brink of celebrating 5 years next week. If I have offended anyone, I apologize. If I have hurt anyone, I apologize. If I have caused ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist