Sermons on Saying No:

God Is With Us

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 20, 2017

God is with us because he wants to be

GOD WITH YOU Matt.1:23 Look, the virgin shall conceive & bear a son, & they shall name him EMMANUEL," which means, "GOD IS WITH YOU." Once upon a time, a certain king was very rich & very powerful. He lived in a huge palace, & all the kings around him bowed before his might. While traveling ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Destiny Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 5, 2018

We have a new destiny when we belong to Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This is our first Sunday of 2018! WOW! • Last week Jerry began our All Things New series. During this time of the year I think it is good for us to see the new year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean from the previous year and start anew! • As we begin this new year ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By A Star Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 7, 2018

Three journeys ... and a fourth one, our journey. Reflecting on famous believers, and how God led them, to prompt us to hear God's individual call to each one of us

..................... Led by a star. Except it wasn’t actually a star that led Agnes to travel her 7252 mile odyssey from her home to where God led her. It started in Agnes’s childhood with her mother saying: “My Child, never eat a single mouthful unless you are sharing it with others.” “Mama, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2018

2 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-II—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: “On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, & yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 31, 2018

Life on top of the mountain is exciting and often rejuvenating. Unfortunately we can't dwell on the mountain continually. Trails come in the valleys of life. It's imperative to use the lessons learned on the mountain when we face a valley.

Help my Unbelief Mark 9: 14-29 Today our text takes a captivating twist. Peter, James, and John had experienced the glory of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Their experience was so wonderful that Peter desired to remain on the mountain. Jesus knew they could not stay there; He had much yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Journey From Death To Life

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 13, 2018

Funeral sermon of a Christian man.

Funeral Sermon “Journey from Death to Life” "When they arrived at the place where God had told Abraham to go, he built an altar and placed the wood on it Then he tied Isaac up and laid him on the altar over the wood." Genesis 22:1-19 (NLT) Intro: It is has been an honor for me to get to know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Honest Word About A Horrific Place Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 14, 2018

Most people believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority assuming everyone will eventually wind up in heaven, or some place of euphoric bliss. Heaven is reserved for the saved, but hell will be a reality for those apart from Christ.

An Honest Word about a Horrific Place Mark 9: 42-50 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the common attitude that permeates modern society. We live in an age when most believe that truth is relative, rather than absolute. Most believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

We have the Spirit of Christ. Fellowship with the Father by Jesus Christ. God's grace by the Son of God.

Introduction A. Last week I mentioned that Paul uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” and “Lord 6 times in this first chapter of 1 Corinthians 1. However, He also uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” 9 times in these first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2016

Believers in many parts of the world are suffering persecution ranging from mild oppression to beheadings while we in the west seem to waltz through life without giving this persecution a second thought. What should we make of this disparity?

Matthew 24:4-14 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … The first and second Sundays of November have been designated as the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. But since we were away the first Sunday of November at a District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgivingness: Honor It!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 24, 2016

People are losing their thankfulness! We must honor not just Biblical sacrifices of thankfulness as King David did, but we should also recognize the importance of being thankful for food and all our needs supplies by God.

Thanksgivingness: Honor It! Kelly Durant Psalm 116:17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the Lord’s house, In the midst of you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Call To Bless The Lord God

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 6, 2016

The psalmist had received many wondrous blessing and benefits from God, but had not remembered them frequently enough, and he is not alone. He determines to do better.

PSALM 103: 1-5 A CALL TO BLESS THE LORD GOD The Psalmist had walked with God through many difficulties & many years and had come to know Him as merciful and gracious. He had received many wondrous blessing and benefits from God, but had not remembered them frequently enough, and he is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017

This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-14, Philippians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey

Contributed by Chad Finch on Jan 10, 2017

Exodus 13:17 - 14:31. The Israelites were on a Journey with God. What was it like? Was it easy? Why did God take them the long way? These questions are often questions that we ask when considering the Journey that we are on with God.

The Journey Exodus 13:17-14:31 I. Introduction Review: This past Sunday we look at the first part of Exodus 13, and in those verses we noticed the importance to be a people that takes the necessary steps to pursue sanctification. Remember: Sanctification is the idea of being set-apart for God. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Grasping The Invisible

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2017

Some were content just to see Jesus, others just to hear His voice, but for one woman, the only thing that would satisfy her need within was to actually make physical contact with Him -- she MUST TOUCH HIM! Are you content with less?

GRASPING THE INVISIBLE Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to bite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Vision Of Purpose

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017

The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist