Sermons on Resolute Faith:

Developing Emotional Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three.This sermon is about emotional Intimacy

Developing Intimacy in a Sex Crazed Culture 1 Corinthians 7:1-7:7 In today’s message, we’re going to look at Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth. It’s in this letter that Paul speaks more about sexuality than any other letter in the New Testament. Paul came to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016

Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Out Your Salvation With Fear & Trembling!

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 23, 2016

Fear & Trembling? Why would Paul say such a thing? Because the stakes are so high, because Christianity is not a game or a bedtime story! Because there is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun!

WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR & TREMBLING Phip. 2:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PRICE IS RIGHT 1. At a fabric store, a pretty girl spied a silky material that would be perfect for a dress and asked the male clerk, “How much does it cost?” 2. He smiled warmly. “Since ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snakes On The Plain

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Feb 26, 2016

Propitiation is the main focus. The symbolism of the connection between the bronze snake made by Moses and the crucifixion of Christ.

A while back, Paula asked me what ‘propitiation’ meant. There may be some of you that don’t know what propitiation is either, but it’s very important to each and every one of us. To find out what this word really means, we are going to go to the scriptures, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Wedding Invitation Both To The Gospel And To Evangelism.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016

The great wedding is a great example of how God has extended his grace to included us gentiles, however there are there are some conditions.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th October 2011; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 1 "Joy In Others" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 29, 2016

Part on of our study of Joy though the words of Paul to the church at Philippi

Joy to the world Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 As we begin nearing the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The word Joy Becomes a common word The rest of the year It may only be mentioned outside of church When you are trying to decide if you feel like a nut or not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-27, Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

New Clothes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

As we live as a body, we should help each other to be well dressed, to look our best. Let’s be dressed to impress – impress the world that God is our God, that we are his people, that we are Christ’s body!

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings. Over the last three weeks, I’ve been to three weddings. They’ve all been very different, but they’ve all presented the same challenge – What am I going to wear? The first was Ellen and Jamin’s wedding. I thought I was pretty safe and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

“i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

“I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of A New Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2016

God has promised to give us a "new heart".But why not fix the old heart.... and what would a baby born in a manger have to do with this gift?

OPEN: A 4 year old girl was brought to the ER with a severe cough. But as little girls sometimes do… she talked and talked and talked which made it difficult for the nurse to listen to the sounds in her lung. Finally, the nurse said, "Shhh, I have to see if Barney is in there." The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sum Total Of The Christmas Message (Updated)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 21, 2016

This sermon looks at the entirety of the Christmas message from the book of Galatians through a series of questions and answers. We look at when Jesus's birth occur, what God did, how and why Jesus came, and the overall purpose.

The Sum Total of the Christmas Message (Updated) Galatians 4:4-7 Generally people don’t look at what the Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Galatian Church when bringing forth a Christmas message. Rather, we look to the Gospel accounts of Jesus’s birth. But what I would like to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Foursquare

What Shakes When We Pray

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 11, 2017

Prayer still shakes up our lives when we receive God’s power.

Title: Prayer: What Shakes When We Pray? Place: BLCC Date: 1/15/22 Text: Acts 16.16-33 [Screen 1] FAS: Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who gather daily in a field during a horrible drought. The men are down on their knees, looking upward, and praying the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord, Make Me An Answer!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2017

This is a rewrite of a T. D. Jakes message of the same title. I just added the intro and the conclusion. Great message and inspiring for giving purpose to every person in your church!

LORD MAKE ME AN ANSWER Gen. 41:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TUNNEL VISION 1. How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who was the best free throw shooter in the world in 1994? Did he play for the NBA? NO! 2. According to Sports Illustrated, the guy’s name is Tom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God