Sermons on Readers Digest:

What's Wrong With Crossing Over

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

The Crossing Over Craze examined in light of the Word of God.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH "CROSSING OVER" ISAIAH 8:19 "And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?" I. INTRODUCTION A. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Longing Of God

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 29, 2008

God longs for the full devotion of his people.

INTRODUCTION We now return to our study of the book of James entitled: Living the Real Life: Cultivating a Faith that Works. Remember as we were working through the letter we were identifying the different ways James says that true, genuine, saving faith reveals itself. We have seen everything from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Book Descriptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Book descriptions and articles for missions

1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002

The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunrise

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Mar 26, 2008

Easter Sunrise Devotional

Easter Sunrise Service April 8, 2007 Scripture & Opening Prayer: Opening Comments: The sun is barely rising above the horizon, yet our hearts should be soaring in its light with the good news of Christ’s resurrection. Today’s dawn reminds us of the dawn 2000 years that not only brought a new day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Living In Bondage

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 10, 2023

We have a gospel today that allows the flesh to stay alive fulfilling scripture which warns us that in the last days, men shall become lovers of pleasurers more than lovers of God producing a generation of people who want the best of both worlds.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 1:1) "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Psalm 107:10-11, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 8:15, Proverbs 30:11-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Luke 19:13, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

"christian Truckers In A Changing World"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 22, 2023

Christian truckers are at the forefront of an ever-changing world. Navigating through these challenges can be tricky, but it's a task they're willing to take. In this article, we shed light on the obstacles faced by truckers and highlight their unwavering determination to overcome them.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalm 126:6) “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” (Proverbs 11:30) “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6, Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3, Luke 14:23, Luke 15:10, Luke 19:10, John 4:35-36, John 14:15, Ezekiel 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Angels Affirm An Anointed's Advancement Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 16, 2007

Angles are a part of the Christian Theology, they due service for God and to man; yet they are inferior to Christ who is above all celestial beings.

HEBREWS 1:1-14 ANGELS AFFIRM AN ANOINTED’S ADVANCEMENT I. THE ANOINTED: Hebrews 1:1-3 A. Announces. B. Accomplishes. C. Administrates. II. THE ARGUMENT: Hebrews 1:4, 5 A. Advantageous. B. Achievement. C. Analogy. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Strike Up A Passion

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 6, 2003

To be consumed with God and God things through daily servanthood.

Strike Up a Passion Part One: Faithful to his Call: The Submission God is looking for a people full of passion. Christ followers are passionate people. Christ followers are people who burn with a passion to serve God and others. Too often we take the life changing grace that has come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-21

Denomination: *other

Milk, Meat & Maturity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

6th in a Series on Metaphors in the Bible about the Bible.

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON 6: MILK, MEAT & MATURITY I Peter 2:1-2 Hebrews 5:12-13 I Corinthians 3:1-11 We continue tonight our Metaphorical Study of the Word of God We have dealt with it as Light, as a Hammer, as Fire Tonight I want to deal with the Word of God as Milk and Meat and preach on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Second Chance Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

Three Things Jonah found out about God… 1. Jonah Found out God Gives Second 2. Jonah Found Out God Still Had A Plan For His Life 3. Jonah Found Out How Much God Can Do With One Person.

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 4 “The God of the Second Chance” Jonah 3:1-4 The last time we were with Jonah he was deep in prayer deep in the fish’s belly. In that prayer he finally got things right with God. It is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speak Lord, I Am Listening

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed