Sermons on Reliance On God:

Following Jesus Mark 8 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 9 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 8.

Following Jesus (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 8:34-37 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/2017 Good morning and welcome to church. During church one Sunday, the pastor announced, “There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after church.” After the close of the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Church

A Love-Filled Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 27, 2022

Most people see the value of this command to love others as Jesus loved us, but do we really know what love is?

A few weeks ago we talked about living a life of loyalty. Last week we talked about living our lives trusting God. Today let's talk about a life that's filled with love. In every case, whether it be loyalty, trust, or love, we have to have some sort of experience in order to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Asked For This

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 26, 2019

In Corinth the Lord’s Supper had become a place where privilege and class diversity was causing division. Through Paul’s rebuke we are called to examine whether our participation in the Lord’s Supper is unworthy.

Message 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Being Community The church in Corinth is well known as a church with issues. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and read about an issue they were having with the Lord’s Supper. The news of Lord Supper chaos has come to Paul from Corinth through “some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed From Trash To Treasure

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

[Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Parts Left Over

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 20, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 40: 1 – 38

Exodus 40: 1 – 38 No parts left over 40 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. 3 You shall put in it the ark of the Testimony, and partition off the ark with the veil. 4 You shall bring in the table and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Buts Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024

The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Threefold Woe

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 8

THREEFOLD WOE (REVELATION 8) I lived in an environmentally friendly housing estate. We have recycling bins for paper, plastic and cans for a while. Later, to my delight, a glass bottle bin was added. I was not a recycling fan but my wife did not want to waste anything, so now it is a habit for me. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Talking Dog

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex, Lies And Videotape,videotape.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 7, 2004

Conclusion of 3 part sermon. videotape deals with the deceptive power Satan and the Antichrist will use to destroy many.

Sex ,Lies,and Videotape-Videotape Conclusion; Videotape in todays world is based on these three things that we have been discussing. Sex has an overwhelming effect upon what gets taped and what gets cut. Even in the news the old saying, “Sex Sells “ applies in todays society. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-21, Ephesians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004

Sermon for Sunrise Service

Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lamb: The Image Of The Human

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 17, 2003

Today we are accustomed to a weaponsculture. Man develops inner psychological weapons as well as external physical weapons. But we need to develop a culture that tries to make the weak stronger.

Some years ago, there was a very famous film star, MG Ramachandran by name, in Tamil Nadu in India. In his films he always acted as a fighter of injustice and a saviour of the poor, the helpless and the oppressed. He was the saviour who wiped the tears of misery and showed the helpless the way to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003

When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ