Sermons on Saying No:

New Year - New Mantle

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2016

Elisha's story shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) Jordan River (old life to new life)

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Theme: New Year - New Mantle Proposition: The story of Elisha shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Noah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When life is at its worst God is at His best

ENGAGE Contrary to what some teach, Jesus never promised us that if we would follow Him we would have an easy life. So as we gather here this morning, it’s pretty likely that all of us are experiencing some kind of difficulties or trials in our lives – obviously some much more severe than others. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go For A Walk With God!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2018

I. Our Lord invites Abraham (and us) to go on an Everlasting Walk with Him - verse 1 II. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Obedience - v. 1 III. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Blessing with Him - v.2

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25 Theme: Walking With God Title: Let's Go for a Walk with GOD I. Our Lord invites Abraham (and us) to go on an Everlasting Walk with Him - verse 1 II. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Obedience - v. 1 III. Our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32 Passing the baton 23 So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Taken Advantage Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 29: 1 – 35

Genesis 29: 1 – 35 Being taken advantage of 29 So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East. 2 And he looked, and saw a well in the field; and behold, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks. A large stone was on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Josiah - Victor Or Victim? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

I avoid being mastered by my circumstances by entrusting my circumstances to the Master

ENGAGE This morning I’d like to begin with a short quiz. There ae really no “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions. This is more of a self-evaluation tool, so I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or make you turn in an answer sheet, but for your own good, it is important that you answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Payback

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 22: 1 – 31

Exodus 22: 1 – 31 Payback 22 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and slaughters it or sells it, he shall restore five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed. 3 If the sun has risen ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 10: 1 – 36

Numbers 10: 1 – 36 Are we there yet? 10 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Make two silver trumpets for yourself; you shall make them of hammered work; you shall use them for calling the congregation and for directing the movement of the camps. 3 When they blow both of them, all the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When I Need God Most Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

When I deserve Him the least and need Him most God is there for me.

General George S. Patton once said: I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. After what we saw in Jonah chapter 1 last week, I think Jonah certainly would have been encouraged by those words. After all, it’s hard to imagine that Jonah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Mulligan Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 28, 2018

My second chances often become someone else’s first chance to experience God’s mercy

ENGAGE I occasionally play golf with a group of friends which includes another pastor. Since we’re all average golfers at best, we play “grace golf” which means that we have our own modifications to the official rules of golf that are intended to make our frequent poor shots less punitive than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Furnace Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013

If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Riddler Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 14

Judges 14: 1 – 20 The Riddler Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 So he went up and told his father and mother, saying, “I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines; now therefore, get her for me as a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Ultimate Life Mission Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful.

The Ultimate Life Mission Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey - September 15, 2013 Intro As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful. As one leader said: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational