Sermons on Risen King:

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message looks at the challenges of a growing changing congregation.

July 14, 2013 Church Planting Growing Pains Acts 6:1-7 Opening words: After a one week absence we return to the Books of Acts. You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. (I love it when everyone is wrong!) It was just the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Destroyer, The Army, And The Rebel Or The Bad, The Worse, & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 27, 2013

This week we’ll discuss exegetical issues and the context of the last sentence (vv. 20-21), then next week we’ll observe this very disturbing response of the world to the suffering torment created as God’s judgment is poured out on the earth-unrepentance.

Revelation 9 The Destroyer, the Army, and the Rebel: (The Bad, the Worse, and the Ugly) This morning I wanted to focus on the last sentence of this chapter: The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

"Finding Balance"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This is what this passage tells us.  Spiritual growth was not only a priority in the life of Jesus, it was everything.  Jesus taught us how to live a balanced life.

“Finding Balance” Luke 2:41-52 When we look at the life of Jesus and what the Bible tells us about Him we quickly notice that the majority of what we know is from his adult life…those 3.5 years He spent in ministry. There is of course the story of his birth. Also in the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

See Evil Clearly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013

The final showdown, Christ's return, victory

Welcome Salvation Joyfully Revelation 19-20 Introduction The Gaither singer and comedian Mark Lowry and I have at least one thing in common…he said the scariest sound of his childhood was “the sound of his father’s belt going through the loops as he took it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

White Throne Judgment Of The Lost Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 3, 2013

No one can know what each day will bring as for as worldly events are concerned, but what we find in Gods Word to do with coming Prophetic events we can rest assured these will come to pass when its Gods set time to do so.

#7~ Rev.20:11-15 WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT OF THE LOST 8-3-13 Today we'll continue with our study of "THINGS THAT ARE STILL TO COME". No one can say what the day by day activities will be, all sort of different things happen, when we watch the news on T V each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Roll Call Of The Saints

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2013

Jesus, who has set the example for us, has finished the race and is at the right hand of the Father. We need to follow his example and that of the other heroes of the faith. These examples encourage us to finish the race.

Roll Call of the Saints Hebrews 12:1-4 Rev. Mark A. Barber Introduction Today, the first Sunday of November, is the Sunday on the church calendar which is set apart to remember the faithful service of Christians over twenty centuries who have gone on to their eternal reward. All Saints Day is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preservation And Perseverance

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 11, 2013

Christ presents two great truths regarding the relationship of the Shepherd – Christ, and the sheep – the born-again child of God. Preservation and perseverance. One is performed by God alone, the other by the believer with the aid of the Holy Spirit.

Preservation and Perseverance John 10:27-30 Jesus said He is the Great Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. He knows them and calls them by name. The sheep He spoke of are those who have received His grace by hearing and responding to His call by yielding their lives to Him and following ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For A Better Life Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013

Messages to improve our lives.

"Getting MORE out of Life" "HOPE for a Better Life" Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3 this morning.... ...and while you're turning there.....I want to quote a Very Familiar Verse in John 10 Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Practices Of Public Worship

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2013

This message is an explanation of our Order of Worship.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a short series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I said that all of life is worship. Last week I explained some principles that govern our public worship service. Today, I would like to conclude our series with a study on the practices ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Not Make God, Happy, Happy, Happy?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2013

The Bible Says, that when our steps are ordered of Him, He delights in our way, God gets, as Phil from duck dynasty says..."happy, happy, happy"....to be invited and involved, in our lives!

Why not make God Happy, Happy, Happy? Psalm 37:23 NKJ The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. The Lord Himself delights in his ways.... That sounds like a pleasant place to be doesn't it? So who is this good man or woman, in whom the Lord delights The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

When we choose our ways over His ways when we choose to follow other gods instead of Him We can expect His displeasure.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Aug. 25, 2013 Judges 4:1-24 DEBORAH: A WOMAN OF CONVICTION AND COURAGE Intro: The book of Judges is a gritty, dirty book. • Filled/sin, violence/judgment of God. • Action book/appeals more/men than women. • A modern ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Giving 2012

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Stay Awake To Stay Alive

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Aug 30, 2013

It is vey good to pray in the night, either alone or with other believers or with members of the church. There are many benefits of praying all night long.

STAY AWAKE TO STAY ALIVE Luke 6:6-16”1Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2012

We don’t need Pentecost again as such, just as we don’t need Jesus’ birth, death, or resurrection to occur again. But we constantly need the power of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, in control of our lives and the church.

5/18/2003 Title: Where the Spirit of the Lord Is Text: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place…And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Lying

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 26, 2012

Although the movie, "Liar, Liar" is a comedy, the issue of lying is anything but funny. Max’s birthday wish was for his father to stop lying. God has that same desire for us. He understands how serious of an issue lying is and how important it is for his

THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING INTRODUCTION: Jim Carrey movie, “Liar, Liar”. “Jim Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a career-focused lawyer and divorced father. Fletcher loves to spend time with his son Max, but he has a habit of giving precedence to his job, breaking promises to Max and his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ