Sermons on Restoration:

The Addictions That Destroy Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The Spirit of God frees a person from the addictions that destroy marriages

OPENING SENTENCE: On Facebook the other day I ran across a post that reveals the heart of a young girl toward her father. INTRODUCTION: It reads: Dear “Dad", Don’t worry, I'm fine. You were a good dad when you were clean. but you could never seem to stay that way. It seemed like even I wasn't ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of Mbappe, Pele And The "Original Pele”!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 23, 2018

Gleaning valuable spiritual lessons in the process of tracing the origin of the name "Pele" (with the Football fever still on) to its Biblical roots!!!

Of MBAPPE, PELE AND THE “ORIGINAL PELE”!!! Well, the Football fiesta in Russia has ended. However during any Football WC, the name of Pele would invariably do the rounds. In 1982…one Diego Maradona was branded as “White Pele”. The exploits of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ministers Wayward Children

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22 Ministers Wayward Children 8 Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Embracing Your New Identity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Absolutely essential to your success as a Christian, is the biblical revelation of who you are in Christ. When a Christian tries to become something in God by good behavior, he is working backwards.

Galatians 2:20 2/15/15 When a person is brought into the military, an extensive process begins to change his (or her) way of thinking about himself. He is stripped of his old civilian closes and dressed in a uniform consistent with his new identity. That uniform is a constant reminder that he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:11-13, Colossians 1:13, Romans 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Woes Upon The Privileged Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2017

God loves us, but we are not saved by His love; but by the death and resurrection of Christ, and by faith in Him. Jesus taught that faith and repentance are two sides of the coin, we call salvation.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (21) Woes Upon the Privileged (Genesis 19:24) Matthew 11:20-30 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; (Genesis 19:24) God saw to it that Lot was safely inside Zoar, and then the rain came. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Nuts And Bolts Christianity

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2017

Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ!

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 (Call to Worship - Psalms 26:1-8) Title: Nuts and Bolts Christianity Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ! INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series intended to take our church through the Old Testament in a year.

ENGAGE Let’s suppose that you get home from work and find that your Amazon order had been delivered that day. You open it up and there is the latest novel from your favorite author. You can hardly wait to get started reading it, but you eat dinner, spend some time with the family, tuck the kids ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Cain and Abel establish a Biblical cycle that goes back and forth between promise and hope and disobedience and despair.

ENGAGE It’s one of those things that when it’s right, you don’t even notice it. And yet it is still one of the most important aspects of a joyful, fulfilling life. It’s undoubtedly important in music. When everyone on the worship team plays and sings right along with it, the music sounds great. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017

The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Pergamum: A Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Pergamum

The Church at Pergamum: A Compromising Church - Revelation 2 - 1/24/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to face criticism

Criticism - Numbers 12 - 9/25/16 Turn with me this morning to Numbers 12.  Today we want to look at one of the great leaders of the bible and learn some lessons about criticism.  In the OT we have records of the lives of many men and women - and many had wonderful strengths.  Abraham was a friend ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Not Forsake His People Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 14, 2016

Even though we failed in the past or made horrible mistakes, yet God will never ever forsake us. Because He loved us so much.

Each of us is facing a different kind of challenge each day. Some of you are facing some health issues. I just heard of a news regarding our close relative who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is going through rough times right now and we had to help her deal with her new challenge. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Words = Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016

In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.

Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ