Sermons on Rebuilding Lives:

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are not alone. As a matter of fact, our founder, Jesus Christ himself, was himself under a 40 day self-quarantine. What can we learn from him?

Right now it we are in the middle of, what feels like, a global quarantine. Countries around the world have locked down and shelter-in-place laws are in play in cities from Paris to Portland. When will it end? The world is getting stir crazy! For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, "let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

I preached this sermon our first Sunday back to worship after the Covid pandemic.

Title: “I Was Glad When They Said Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. Script: Psalm 122 Type: Expos./Event Where: 5-17-20 Intro: What brings you joy? This is a personal question and I am sure there are a variety of answers. For some it is a relationship or upcoming wedding. For some, it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4 We Believe In God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 5, 2022

Today we look at the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been looking at the basics, the things we believe as Christians, what tops the list are the things of God. Who is God? And how do we know Him? We have been considering the Holy Trinity. We have looked at God the Father, and last week we looked at God the Son, Jesus. Now the third ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26-27, John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2022

'The Joy of Giving' - 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6-11 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Generous Sowing (vs 6) (2). Cheerful Giving (vs 7) (3). Abundant Blessing (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Inuit people live in the northern part of Alaska, • When missionaries first tried to translate the Bible into their language, • They found they had a problem with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Many Names For Satan Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 15, 2022

There are over thirty names and terms in the Bible that are used to refer to Satan. Each reveals more information about the enemy of God.

*********** 1. Lucifer 2. Son of the morning 3. Anointed cherub Satan was an angel named Lucifer. O Lucifer, son of the morning… Isaiah 14:12 You are the anointed cherub… Ezekiel 28:14 4. Satan 5. The Devil 6. The serpent 7. The great red dragon The serpent in the garden is Satan, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:14, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:2, Genesis 3:1, Mark 3:22-26, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Luke 11:15, Ephesians 2:2, John 8:44, Malachi 3:11, Matthew 13:38-39, 1 John 3:12, Luke 10:17-19, Acts 13:4-10, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 17:4, Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 12:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

While ten men only saw the problems, two men in that group were able to see God, and depended on the promises that He had made to them.

For today’s meditation we focus on Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart.” (ESV) Of late we are studying the life of Caleb, and the above mentioned verse are the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7

Denomination: Other

Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022

Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Godly Man

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 14, 2022

Psalms 1

https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk Chinese Bible (Chinese) BLESSED IS THE ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas (According To Luke And The Other Gospels) (New American Standard Bible)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2021

DR. LUKE ALSO WROTE ACTS, SO THE HOLY SPIRIT AND MEDICAL DETAILS ARE INCLUDED. JESUS’ BIRTH FORETOLD; THE MESSIAH WAS TO COME WHILE THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM WAS STILL STANDING. IT WAS DESTROYED IN 70 AD. NOTES FROM BIBLEGATEWAY.ORG

1: 26 Now in the sixth month the angel (MESSENGER) Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin [r]betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the [s]descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was [t]Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Spiritual Dumbness Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 4, 2022

No people make such good preachers as those who were once dumb. If the Lord opens their mouths, they will think they cannot preach often enough, and earnestly enough, to make up for the mischief they did before.

SPIRITUAL DUMBNESS “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35, Isaiah 35:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

Someone said you know television has cease to be entertainment when the commercials are better than the programs.

Every year at the Super Bowl advertisers pay millions of dollars to advertise their product for a few short minutes. And they have a contest after the Super Bowl which company the viewers like the best. Some of these ads are fascinating. Did you know some of these ads are so good that years have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

7 Barriers To Your Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2021

Barriers are obstacles that keep us from reaching our needs. Blind Bartimaeus had 7 barriers he had to surmount before he got his healing. Chances are you have some of these too. Follow the example of this great man of faith.

7 BARRIERS TO YOUR MIRACLE Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Rabid fan & the Priest 1. During a recent World Series game, a diehard Astros fan (Texans, Rockets) amused himself by scaring White Sox fans walking to the game in their obnoxious White Sox shirts. When he saw one, he’d swerve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Love Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

You’ll never understand God if you ONLY approach Him as your King, your Shepherd, or even your Father. You must also see Him as your Husband before you can understand how intimate your relationship with God truly is.

Merry Christmas to you all. Find Hosea 3, if you will – page 955 in your pew Bibles. I’m looking forward to tonight’s Christmas celebration with the Cross Church. I hope many of you will join my family and me for a wonderful time. Centuries before Mary and Joseph, the Wise Men, or the Shepherds … ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Requires Our Loyalty

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 9, 2021

What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day.

We’ve been discussing for the past few weeks what it takes to really serve God. Courage, trust, our prayers and today we will see how it takes loyalty to serve God. What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day. I never served in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-45

Denomination: Baptist