Sermons on Retreats:

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Authority Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must also follow Him into the place of prayer.

Amazing Authority (Mark 1:21-39) A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011

Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

And God Sent You

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Sermon examining the commission of every Christian to take the gospel into the world.

Kim Duk-Soo will never forget November 20, 1950. That was the day Communist troops found him hiding with his father in a root cellar. He had been among the thousands of Christians who escaping the North for free South. Kim says, “When we heard the soldiers coming, I was sure we would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfailing Love To The Unfaithful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 29, 2012

Even though God suffers when we sin, He finds a way for us to come back to Him.

INTRODUCTION How many men were in the delivery room with your wife when your children were born? God used the occurrence of child birth to teach us about salvation. Salvation is like getting a whole new life. You are forgiven and start fresh with God. It is like being born again. On the other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 2, 2013

If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must follow Him into the solitary place of prayer.

A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as Vladimir R. told the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Offscouring Of The Earth

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The world won't have a very high regard or value placed on what God values.

THE OFFSCOURING OF THE EARTH TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 KJV For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. [10] We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Crisis’s That Impact Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

When dealing with a major life crisis let God handle what you and your spouse cannot.

OPENING SENTENCE: Not long before Vaunda and I moved to Canada we the got news about Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman tragically losing his daughter. INTRODUCTION: Stephen and most of his family were at home and the younger kids were playing outside. The family included 3 naturally born ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 9: Praise For God’s Justice. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 12, 2018

After many triumphant years of victory over his enemies the psalmist recollects the incidents, and writes about them in the psalm.

February 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 9 Title: The tune of “Death of the Son.” Praise for God’s justice. (To the chief musician according to Muthlabban, A psalm of David.) 1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Story Of Jephthah And His Daughter - Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Sinisa Horvat on Apr 15, 2020

Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter and how did he end up in the Hebrew 11 as a pillar of faith?

Pride and Prejudice- The story of Jephthah and his tragic wow Pray before you start The judges 11 is one of the most difficult stories to comprehend. The story is a confusing, seemingly inconsistent theological nightmare. purpose: Today, I would like us to study the text and to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-32

Three Reasons To Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 14, 2021

Your father and mother may have abandoned you, your spouse may have deserted you, but your God will never desert you. Your future is secure in Christ no matter what hurt, pain, or temptation comes your way.

It’s Christmas Eve, and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

When Ordinary Faith Won't Do Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Within seconds, Elisha decides to leave all of his wealth and family to follow this radical prophet. Elisha went from the CEO of Elisha Farms to being Elijah’s apprentice. He went from inheriting a fortune to making copies and getting coffee for the prophet

Trusting God in really challenging times in your personal life is really difficult to do. When marriages break up, finances fail, and good friends desert you, God’s seeming absence is really difficult to bear. When you are going through a foggy time in life, you want to see God’s bright light to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023

Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant In Marriage Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Sep 17, 2024

Well, I think we treat a specific relationship with much less reverence than we do a contract, the last couple of weeks, What a covenant looks like, what is a marriage covenant.

Well good morning newlife. Man, it is good to be with you guys again today. Love that we in spring, it is getting warmer. It looks like rain is on its way. Today I want to start off and ask you how many of you ever went into a contract, like a Vodacom, or home loan, or car buying. Can you show me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, 2 Corinthians 6:14, James 1:2-4, Job 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Mark 2:2-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible