Sermons on Rescue The Perishing:

Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012

Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don’t mind watching them when they are caged up and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-14, Judges 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Troubled Triumphant Chruch Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 18, 2012

A final overview sermon of 1 Corinthians, after a sermon series studying 1 Corinthians.

Text: 1 Corinthians, Title: The Troubled, Triumphant Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/17/12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. 1:10-13 1. Division among the body of Christ. “Is Christ Divided?” 2. We divide over ages, preferences of music, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Transforms 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 1, 2011

I know I need to change, I am painfully aware of the chasm between what I am in Christ and how I appear to be but all of my diligent effort actually takes me in the opposite direction. Rules do not produce obedient hearts; rules breed rebellion.

Dakota Community Church October 2, 2011 Grace Transforms 4 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. 1. What is biblical grace? 2. Where does grace originate? 3. Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Protecting God's Crown Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 15, 2012

God gives us his commands for our good - to protect the crown of his creation: us.

“No running. And no diving into the shallow end.” These are a couple rules you might find at the local swimming pool. Aren’t they annoying? That’s what I used to think until I realized that these rules keep me safe. If I run on a wet surface, for example, I may slip and bang ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by John E Miller on Feb 14, 2012

What God secures for His own eternal pleasure is the greatest answer to the cross of Christ.

Ephesians ch.2 Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus contains three wonderful strands of teaching; firstly God’s view of the believers’ exalted position in His presence, secondly, his divinely revealed understanding of the church as Christ’s body and thirdly, how the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

There is a difference between knowing of Jesus and knowing Jesus. When we truly know Jesus, we will not have a problem serving and loving Jesus.

Knowing Jesus John 1:1-1:18 Introduction- Last week we looked at the Potter and the clay. We saw that the Lord was speaking to the nation of Israel, and then to us as we allow the Lord to mold and make us more in the image of God. We saw that if you have a hard time believing that He could ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is God When You Need Him?!

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015

A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Zephaniah: "God’s Presence Will Restore You"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2016

Zephaniah speaks of how God came to be with us in the person of Christ, so He might be within us through the Holy Spirit.

Zephaniah served in the reign of Josiah. He became king at age 8 after his dad's assassination. Babylon was rising as an empire and Judah was worshiping idols. He began repairs on the temple, during which, they found the Book of the Law, probably Deuteronomy, or the first five books of our Old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper, A Long Story Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2016

The Lord's Supper was not born in isolation. It is the symbolic demonstration of God's redemptive plan through the ages. This lesson touches God's work through Abram, Moses, and Jesus.

1. Gilligan's Isolation There were very few of these episodes that you could consider emotionally touching. But I do remember one. Gilligan had gotten his feelings hurt and decided to move away to the other side of the Island to live alone in a cave. Immediately, this became a miserable existence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flight To Egypt

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

How do you respond to Christ the King Who is the fulfillment of the ages? Like Herod, and all Jerusalem with him, do you hate Him and fear Him? Or, like the shepherds and magi’s, do you bow down before Him and worship Him?

Opening illustration: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Working Word Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Points Us To The Prophet

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 1, 2015

God Points Us to THE Prophet 1) Jesus gives the ultimate revelation 2) Jesus provides ultimate mediation 3) Jesus deserves our ultimate attention

“The Prophet.” If that’s all I say, who do you suppose I’m talking about? Millions in the world, particularly in Arab countries as well as in places like Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia, would say that I am talking about Muhammad, the founder of Islam. They claim that he is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

All Because Of Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Every blessing that we have through Christ is a result of the grace of God

All Because of Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Community Bible Experience March 23, 2014 Morning Service Misconceptions about grace 1. Grace is not enough Somehow we falsely believe that grace is not enough to provide salvation. We believe that we need something more to get into heaven. We have to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Getting Out Of The Boat"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon about trusting Jesus.

Matthew 14:22-33 "Getting out of the Boat" I'm trying to remember if it was in KidzJam or Sunday school. It was one or the other. I was tucking Mary Ellen into bed on a Sunday evening and I asked her what she had learned in, again, either KidzJam or Sunday school. And she told me this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist