Sermons on Resentment:

What Is Happiness? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Both Jesus and Paul make it clear that it is more than a right to be happy, it is a duty. It is part of our commitment to Christ to overcome all that would make us unhappy.

Epictetus, the ancient philosopher said, "If a man is unhappy, this must be his own fault, for God made all men to be happy." A Christian writer, St. Bernard, said something similar. "Nothing can work me damage except myself; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

A Letter To A Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you can't speak the truth in love, why speak at all? John could do it, and that is why we have this love letter to a loving lady.

Herodotus, the Greek historian, tells this story from ancient history. Hestiaeus wanted Aristagorus to revolt, but could not get a message to him because the roads were guarded. So he took one of the most trusted slaves and shaved all the hair off his head, and then scratched letters into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The vast majority of Christians would list as one of the weaknesses of their Christian life, their prayer life. We do not spend enough time in prayer. We don't pray for enough people. We don't pray as fervently as we ought, or as persistently as we ought.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Acceptable Anger Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Is it possible that we eliminate the vice of anger, but in so doing also eliminate the virtue of it? It is obviously not Christ like to be losing your temper and blasting people, and seeking revenge. But on the other hand, it is also not Christ like to never be angry at the forces of evil.

I had an awful temper as a child. When I was in first or second grade I broke a pool cue over the head of one of my brother's friends, and for years after I was reminded that I caused the scar on his forehead. My older brother came close to getting even worse. In one of our fights he picked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-7

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ: The Greatest Historical Event In History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity?

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity? Could it perhaps be the renaissance, when so many beautiful inventions and works of art were created? Was it the inventions of the 20th century that made life so much easier? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Samson - God Empowers Even The Rebellious Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Last message (17) in our Judges Series. This message focuses on the life of Samson.

Judges Series #18 - Samson God Empowers the Rebellious Introduction Today we conclude our journey through Judges with the final judge and cycle. Three common principles repeat throughout the book. Sin and failure to serve God alone brings bondage and discipline. God restores / delivers the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Broken People Produce Broken Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We cannot fix relationships until we first realize we are broken, sinful people that God loves and wants to restore. The self-obsession of broken, sinful people creates a seeks to hide our flaws and blame others for them when exposed.

OPENING SENTENCE: I had an uncle who started to have a pain in his neck that caused him to lean his head to the left side and constantly wince in pain. INTRODUCTION: Doctors could not diagnosis the problem so he lived with the pain for years. In time his neck began to permanently lean to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Divorce Decision Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce and remarriage by stating that only

OPENING SETENCE: There is an old nursery rhyme called “Humpty Dumpty.” INTRODUCTION: Of course we all know it. We can quote it better than most Bible verses. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men. Couldn’t put Humpty together ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose To Trust God

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 25, 2020

This is an exposition of Psalm 56:3-4

Title: “Choose to Trust in God.” Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-26-20 Intro: The last several months have given cause to increase the anxiety levels of everyone. Church attacks, in America and around the world are increasing exponentially. The Covid pandemic has seen a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is a series I preached on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Script: Mt. 5:1-5 Type: Expos. Series When: 1-14-18 Intro: Happiness is the great question confronting mankind today. The whole world is longing for happiness and it is tragic to observe the ways in which people are seeking it. The vast majority are doing so in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2020

Jesus’ family thought He was insane and the scribes though He was demon possessed. This led to Jesus teaching on the unforgivable sin.

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series: Mark May 3, 2020 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 3:20. NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Commandment #8 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

There's soemthing inside of us that fascinates us with the concept of getting something for nothing.

Let’s start this morning by taking a little informal survey. -Anyone here ever had money stolen from them? -Ok, how about tools, anyone ever have tools stolen, how about borrowed and not returned? -Anyone ever have a bicycle stolen. -Anyone ever have a car stolen. -What ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist