Sermons on Redefine Normal:

Self Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's friends were not just indifferent. They felt compelled to argue, scold, and reject him for his negative expressions of grief. Having no one else to defend him, Job comes to his own defense, and as his own lawyer, argues his case.

Some of you may have visited the famous Carlsbad Caverns of New Mexico. I have not, but I have read about how the ranger guides the group to a place where they are seated on stone benches. Then all of the lights go out. Suddenly it is as black as black can be. You can hear water dripping you ...read more

The Supreme Fact

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 5, 2021

Jesus' resurrection is the supreme fact in history and the supreme fact for every believer.

INTRODUCTION I’d like to start by telling you a bit about the time in my life after I became a Christian. I became a Christian when I was about ten. For a few years life went on much as before. Then I went on to secondary school. It was a private boarding school. When I started it was an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Beliefs As Boundaries Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"wave Walkers" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This message deals with the account of Jesus and Peter as they walked on the water

THE WAVE WALKERS (Message 15 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:16-21 (also Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:47-53) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 2, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/pv4KeckAs7w INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we looked at the feeding of the 5,000, and the events of that the next ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:47-53, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal With Your Anger

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver.

“Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver. ” 2 The officer assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drifting Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2019

Let’s talk about how we can drift away and then talk about how we can stay anchored (not drift away) in our faith (Material adapted from Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird", Chapter 13 called "Get My Drift")

HoHum: Love going to the beach with my family- love sitting in the sun- love riding the waves- something that notice when in the water for a long time is that quite a distance from where Crystal is- after a while no longer see her- nothing serious but what if that went on for a long time, be miles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, James 1:13-15, Psalm 104:33-34, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Of Persecution` Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2019

We can overcome the fear of persecution by trusting God, trusting on our training, and equipping ourselves with his Word.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine another fear that can stop us in our tracks. • I am almost ashamed and almost decided not to cover this topic because of the fact as of now, in the United States, we have no clue what this looks like. • However, around the world, Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"learning To Fill The Empty Spaces"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2020

A sermon about having a theology of plenty even in these desperate and lonely times.

“Learning to Fill the Empty Spaces” Matthew 14:13-21 What a year this has been. We are social creatures. So, it's no surprise that COVID-19 fatigue has set in for so many of us. We humans are wired to come together physically, but social distancing has just made that nearly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022

How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

These Shoes Do Not Fit Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 30, 2023

I want to preach to you on a subject I have never preached on and probably one you have never heard preached on. I want to preach about the kind of shoes that do not fit Christians.

We are all very familiar with the various kinds of shoes that people wear. As I look into the scriptures, I see that there are some shoes that do not fit Christians and we should not be caught wearing them. Before I talk to you about spiritual shoes that we should not wear, I want to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Growing in the Christian life is not always easy. In fact, there are growing pains, but these are necessary if you want to mature. This passage gives three specific areas in which to grow.

Main theme of this passage: growing in your walk with God. Verses 1-2. You’ve received the truth of how to grow in your walk with God. It begins with faith. But there are other areas in which we can grow. This passage gives us three ways to grow in our walk with God. 1. Grow in your Abstinence (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Things The Holy Spirit Does

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

To understand how the Holy Spirit influences our lives.

Pentecost ---------------- Today is Pentecost, the day when we celebrate the birth of the church. Pentecost means 50th day, this is the seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday, and the 50th day of Easter. We didn’t hear that story today, so it’s worth a quick re-cap. Re-Cap of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Presence Of God Never Departed

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 15 Jan2022. Despite rebellion, sin, grumbling and complaining God's presence never left Israel. He won't leave us either.

The sixteenth reading from the Torah is named Beshalach, which means “When he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which can be literally translated to say, “And it happened when Pharaoh sent out the people.” The reading tells the adventures of the Israelites as they leave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Embarrassed Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus defeated Satan at Calvary, not using His strength, but only with His weakness!Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Christ entered the citadel of the enemy -- Hell itself -- and wrested the keys from Satan, dealing him a mortal blow.

WHEN JESUS EMBARRASSED HELL Col. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BATHTUB TEST......... 1. During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the Director how do You determine whether or not a patient should be institutional-ized. 2. 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub, then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God