Sermons on Recovery:

Embracing Your New Identity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Absolutely essential to your success as a Christian, is the biblical revelation of who you are in Christ. When a Christian tries to become something in God by good behavior, he is working backwards.

Galatians 2:20 2/15/15 When a person is brought into the military, an extensive process begins to change his (or her) way of thinking about himself. He is stripped of his old civilian closes and dressed in a uniform consistent with his new identity. That uniform is a constant reminder that he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:11-13, Colossians 1:13, Romans 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Till Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2017

In this sermon, we are privileged to see how a man of God faced the death of his wife and we learn some lessons about facing grief and helping others through their losses.

A. The story is told of three friends who were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. 1. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” 2. One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises Of Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2017

In John 14:1-14 Jesus shares with us three promises - 1. Promise of Abiding Peace 2. Promise of an Everlasting Home 3. Promise of ever expanding power through Prayer

Scripture: John 14:1-14; Acts 7:54-60 and Psalm 31:1-5 Theme: Jesus' Promises Promise #1 - An Abiding Peace #2 - An Everlasting Home #3 - Ever Expanding Power through Prayer INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Definition Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

America doesn't have a homosexual problem; we have a human sexual problem. If you consider yourself a Christian, God expects all of us to practice sexual purity.

INTRODUCTION Today I’m going to talk about “God’s Definition of Marriage.” This is the most popular trending topic today since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. However, I’m not just speaking today in reaction to this ruling. Most of you know I teach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018

This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Prescription For A Depressed Saint

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2016

Elijah was probably the most celebrated and revered of all Old Testament prophets. He lived during a time when people were chasing after false gods, worshiping idols and dabbling in all kinds of pagan and occultist stuff. God chose Elijah . . .

Friday, August 12, 2016 Prescription for a Depressed Saint I need to tell you up front that I am an expert on this subject. I used to be ashamed and did all I could to hide it from others. But that’s another sermon. For now, just accept that I know what I am talking about. I’ll begin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Satisfaction For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2016

Many times we want to hear something new but God wants us to live out what we already know to be true.

Finding Satisfaction for Your Soul Mark 8:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill August 20-21, 2016 How many of you like watching reruns? Most of us don’t like reruns when they appear in the middle of the NCIS season but they’re OK when we choose to catch an old show like Everybody Loves Raymond or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized - Holy Ghost & Fire Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016

There are three types of baptisms mentioned in the Bible. In this 3rd and final message in our series entitled 'Baptized', we will focus on what the Bible has to say about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Read Matthew 3:11 Read Acts 1:4-5 & 2:1-4 • Today we are going to finish our 3 week series on the topic of baptism. • Two weeks ago we started this series in preparation of our water baptism service which took place last week. • Baptism, is probably one of my favorite topics in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having It All But Missing Everything Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 5, 2017

Many things can keep you from the one thing.

Having it All But Missing Everything Mark 10:13-22 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2017 Many things can keep you from the one thing. In what has been called the most shocking moment in the history of the Academy Awards, the Oscar for “best picture” was inadvertently awarded to the wrong movie. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Opposition Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2020

Don't be surprised when people push back.

Expect Opposition Acts 6:8-15 Rev. Brian Bill February 15-16, 2020 Play Clip from “Bible Project” That clip comes from “The Bible Project.” If you’d like to watch the entire video covering the first twelve chapters of Acts, you can find it on Sermon Extras on our app. Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2019

10 Questions from Proverbs to Help us Make Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions Proverbs 3:5-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 26-27, 2019 An HR manager advertised a job opening and a large group of applicants showed up in the waiting room. The first man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him: “We need someone who can make fast ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:2, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Creation Mandate Through Discipleship Series

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Mar 28, 2019

If the Church of God desires to see the Kingdom of God established within the hearts of all people, then we need to take Jesus command to make disciples very serious. It is discipleship that humanity receives back the creation mandate

INTRODUCTION Whenever we talk of Disciples and Discipleship, the attention of most of us quickly moves to the Original disciples of Jesus, others like Paul, and or Church leaders/executives. Seldom do we think that we are all supposed to be Disciples of Christ, called to touch each other’s lives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Matthew 28:17-20, Mark 3:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Person Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2019

1. The Samaritans who were saved (vs. 39-42). [1] Saved by godly testimony. [2] Saved by God's Truth. 2. The hometown people who were hardhearted (vs. 43-45). 3. The ruler who rushed to Jesus (vs. 46-54). [1] Desperate (vs. 46-47). [2] Determined (vs. 48-50). [3] Delighted (vs. 50-54).

What Kind of Person Are You? The Gospel of John John 4:39-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2016 (Revised July 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 4 tells the wonderful story of a Samaritan woman who went to the well one day. And there, by God's grace, she met the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2016

11 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-XI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Isn’t It Obvious? While making rounds, a doctor points out an X-ray to a group of medical students. "As you can see," she says, "the patient limps because his left fibula & tibia are radically arched. Mr. Sanders, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist