Sermons on Reaction:

Potholes That Hinder Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2023

This is one in a series about SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Let us study some of the issues that hinder spiritual growth. Personal Growth must become a priority.

POTHOLES THAT HINDER SPIRITUAL GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (There is a part #1 STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION?) Stupidity of sameness. #2 but grow in grace… This is part #3: POTHOLES THAT HINDER GROWTH. We need ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 22:29, Hosea 4:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023

“They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing The Race

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022

From the time we come to know the Lord, we are running the spiritual marathon He has marked out for us. Our concern is both to run the race well and to develop the next generation of runners.

Finishing the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-8) [Note: this was Pastor Ed Vasicek's retirement sermon after 43.5 years in continuous full time ministry and 39 years at Highland Park Church in Kokomo, IN) 1. People can justify just about anything, if they are quick enough. Today I have two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Plans For His Church

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 28, 2022

A sermon to promote participation in a church-wide prayer emphasis to seek God''s direction.

In Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV), we are told: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Often times, we think we know how to go about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Michael L. Brown on Aug 2, 2022

In times like these, we try to navigate the many things we feel. The enemy would love to make this a time where we blame God or we get stuck in a place of depression. While there are still many unanswered questions, there are some things we can be sure of.

In 1873, Horatio Spafford, a successful attorney had lost a fortune in the great Chicago fire of 1871. Around the same time, his four-year-old son died of scarlet fever. Thinking a vacation would do his family some good, he sent his wife and four daughters on a ship to England, planning to join ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Unjust Servant

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2022

God expects singleness of service to Him. All that we do, secular and sacred is to glorify Him.

The Parable of the Unjust Servant Luke 16:1-13 This morning, we are studying one of Jesus’s parables. A parable is basically an illustration which is used to help understand an idea. This morning, we are studying the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16? What does Jesus want us to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lordship And Acceptance Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This message continues a series on Lordship, looking at the thought of whether we accept Him as Lord.

LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE LORDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE MATTHEW 16:13-23 (NIV) WHEN JESUS CAME TO THE REGION OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI, HE ASKED HIS DISCIPLES, "WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THE SON OF MAN IS?" 14 THEY REPLIED, "SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST; OTHERS SAY ELIJAH; AND STILL OTHERS, JEREMIAH OR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Physiology Of Faith - Addendum - The Healing Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

Out of 3,774 verses in the four New Testament Gospels, 484 relate specifically to healing physical and mental illnesses and the resurrection of the dead.

In Mark, 209 verses out of 666 connect to the miracles of Jesus. Of the 1,257 narrative verses in the Gospels, 484 (38.5 percent) are devoted to describing healing miracles Jesus spoke the words of God in His ministry: . . . I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"reliance In An Age Of Growing Chaos"

Contributed by John Huyser on Apr 24, 2023

Who hasn't pulled into the wrong driveway, knocked on the wrong door, absent-mindedly lifted the handle of the wrong car door or let a ball go astray into another yard? What is triggering all the senseless violence? How do we process this as believers and regain our sense of safety?

Once a month – every 29.5 days according to NASA, we have a full moon where the sun fully illuminates the moon’s visible disk. We observe full moons in the clear nighttime skies without much thought. But long known to those in law enforcement or medicine, full moons can trigger behavioral and ...read more

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 29, 2023

The book of Philippians is, to a large extent, a thank you note from Paul to the church for their financial gift. We find that it is not only the one who receives the gift who is blessed, but the ones who gives the gift are greatly blessed.

Philippians is considered the epistle of joy. That is because there are so many references to joy and rejoicing (over 15). There are so many references that are so prominent that Joy is considered the theme of the letter. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Should Be Thankful For… (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

A man gave a little child a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the candy in his mouth and ate it, and did not say thanks.

The Mother immediately said, “What do you say to the nice man who gave you a piece of candy?” The little boy seemed somewhat puzzled as to what she was wanting him to say, but suddenly a smile came on his face, as if he finally realized what she wanted him to say, and he said, “Can I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50

Denomination: Baptist

What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023

The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promotion: Iron Sharpens Iron

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2023

OFTEN THE ENEMY OF BEST IS BEING GOOD. Once we learn to be good at somethings we stop improving. Do we keep our tools sharp?

PROMOTION: ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? IRON SHARPENS IRON… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a little, tiny hammer, I ask what kind of house could you build with this little, tiny hammer? *EDIFY: construction, build up, kindness, to instruct, to teach, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God