Sermons on Retain:

The Characteristics Of A Covenant Keeper. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

This message focuses on what a follower of Christ looks like as they sincerely sek to live as God would have them live.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A COVENANT KEEPER. HOSEA 8:1-14 INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF HOSEA, AS WE HAVE SEEN THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES THUS FAR, IS A BOOK OF JUDGMENT. JUDGMENT BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH “NEGATIVES”. WHAT GOD WILL DO AS A RESULT OF UNFAITHFULNESS, SIN, ETC. THIS MORNING, I WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Bitter To The Better

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 29, 2011

How to overcome bitter times in life.

Beyond the Bitter to the Better Psalms 30:1-5 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Three Symbols Of Spiritual Success

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

There are three things in the life of Isaac which are symbolic of the conditions for a believer who desires to have spiritual success.

Intro: Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham) and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who was Israel). But being the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob was NOT the key to his spiritual success. Isaac himself lived a life of obedience and faith in God. Read Gen. 26:25. We find 3 things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-25

Denomination: *other

Christ Is Sole Mediator 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 22, 2009

Conclusion to November 15th sermon on the role of Christ as the one and only mediator between God and man.

Dakota Community Church November 22, 2009 Incomparable Christ 5 Adapted from a Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon From “The First Sermon in the Tabernacle” - Delivered on Monday Afternoon, March 25th, 1861 Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Mind Over Matter Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building strong families with lesson based on the 10 commandments

The Tenth Commandment: You shall not covet This last commandment deals with an attitude. We live in a society were keeping up with the Jones is the ultimate goal of some people. “Covet”: The unchecked desire to acquire. Obsession for others possessions Wouldn’t be nice becomes I can’t live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 12, 2008

One man who prays a prayer totally according to God’s will, and he has learned to leave selfishness out of his prayer.

5-12-08 The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez prayer gets answered Before we get to this verse there are other verses concerning getting prepared for ministry. Such as: 1.Lord, enlarge my heart Psalms 119:32 2.Present your bodies a living sacrifice, which is your reasonable service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Have You Seen?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 30, 2011

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

John 20: 19 – 31/ Have You Seen? Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have begun a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he found Peter and ran up to him. Excitedly, he said, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making The Gospel's Beauty More Clearly Recognized Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2014

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on how the Church can simplify its approach so that the Gospel rings true to the modern ear.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 The Joy of the Gospel The reading from Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, sums up what we should be doing today, and every day, “bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Dying For His Enemies Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus had to die for us, his enemies, because the Father promised it to Abraham.

Good Friday 2013 Holy Week 2013 The psalms of Good Friday are the prayers of Jesus on the cross. If we are to understand better why, in my question of yesterday, we must believe that God did not make a mistake in making man, and, in the question of today, why Jesus had to die such a cruel death, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Four Traits Of A Growing Believer Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Solomon pursued the meaning and purpose of life. He asks relevant questions regarding our existence today.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 Four Traits of a Growing Believer Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? 1a Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? bA man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Short Answers To Common Questions 6 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016

Part of learning is coming up with the questions, and part of learning is finding the best available answer, while always looking to hone our understanding. We also need to remember that no answer is better than a wrong answers.

Short Answers to Common Questions 6 1. A man has had enough. He blurts out to his wife, “I have been patient, but your mom has been living with us for seven years. Don’t you think it’s time she gets a place of her own?” “My mom?” the wife replied. “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Must Have Patience In Our Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 29, 2016

We must have faith to please God.

WE MUST HAVE PATIENCE IN OUR FAITH Matthew 6:30 | Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Christmas Stories Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2018

For the real message of Christmas is the one we used to see plastered over every end-zone: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten son, that we might not perish, but have everlasting life.

Christmas 2018 “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Catholic

Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019

After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist