Sermons on Saturday Holy Week:

Bing Crosby And Blowing Smoke

Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018

Try as you might, our God-given conscience simply won’t tolerate any attempt to see ourselves as better than we are without squelching deep inside us.

I remember being disappointed when I heard about Bing Crosby’s troubled relationships with his children. In 1983 his son Gary published a book “Going My Own Way” with shocking disclosures about Bing’s abusive forms of discipline. I dropped my pants, pulled down my undershorts and bent over. Then ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Product Of God's Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2018

1 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-I—Ephesians 2:1-10 (After ‘Dodging a Bullet’) Attention: Surviving what others did not, may produce 'survivor’s remorse' or 'survivor’s guilt.' Is the surviving person’s life different after such an experience? Need: We confront & are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Drink Up!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 12, 2018

Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers.

DRINK UP! INTRODUCTION: Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers. 1) Living water. In John 4 we read about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love The Lord Because...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018

Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Survival Kit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2018

In this section of Philippians, Paul points them toward three important Christ-like characteristics that are vital for us to survive and to thrive.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a moment that your airplane has gone down in the middle of the ocean. 1. You find yourself floating in a life raft designed for survival. 2. You immediately and frantically search for the survival kit that is usually provided in a life raft, and you are relieved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2018

Praising God is always effective, but it's power is magnified when you praise him when it don't make no sense.

Hab 3:17-18 although the FIG tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines. The labor of the olive shall fail, the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Coronation In Glory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2018

An update to a previous message preached on Easter.

“His Coronation in Glory” Luke 24:50-53 Luke 24:50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Unselfish Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2017

William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." Think about it; if everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. I can gain a lot by being selfish...except what's truly important.

GOD IS UNSELFISH William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." If you think about that there's much truth in it. If everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. There's a lot to be gained by being selfish except what matters most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2017

Take up the name of the Lord, and then bear that name proudly. Honor that name by what you SAY and DO.

Several years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been found in the excised tumors of terminal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 24:10-15, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Most Dangerous Place On Earth

Contributed by Shad Mcintosh on Apr 2, 2017

Getting out of a rut, pulling yourself out of the middle. Drawing closer to Jesus.

The Most Dangerous Place on Earth Opening Scripture: “Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-32, Matthew 11:28, Joshua 24:15

God Bless You

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Our text today is often used as the benediction at the end of the service. It is taken from Numbers 6:22-27. I want to show both the meaning to this blessing as well as examples of how God throughout time has enacted this blessing on His people.

Some fun with origins to start the message. “God Bless You” - AD 590 Pope Gregory I commanded unending prayer and to say God bless you after a person sneezed, since sneezing was one of the first signs of the plague “Good Bye” - from 1565, the original phrase was “God be with ye” became contracted ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Get There Quicker By Walking Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 15 – 21

John 6: 15 – 21 I Can Get There Quicker By Walking “15 Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. 16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2017

How to Handle Temptation - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Temptation is Inevitable (vs 13a). (2). Temptation is Never Directed by God (vs 13). (3). Temptation is an Individual Matter (vs 14). (4). Temptation That Leads to Sin Always Follows the Same Process (vs 14-15). (5). Temptation Flourishes on Inconsistent Thinking (vs 16). (6). ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

A Cure For The Unclean

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

Lepers, Gentiles, and women were considered outcasts by many Jewish people, especially the Pharisees. Many Pharisees would pray each morning, “I give thanks that I am a man and not a woman, a Jew and not a Gentile, a free-man and not a slave

A CURE FOR THE UNCLEAN Taken from “Handfuls on Purpose” Vol I, pg 246 in Seed Thoughts SONG: “He Touched Me” Bill Gaither wrote a wonderful song in 1963 entitled, "He Touched Me." Listen to the words: Verse #1 Shackled by a heavy burden neath a load of guilt and shame then the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3, Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal