Sermons on Scattering:

A Revival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015

For us today it is a message of hope. No matter how hopeless a situation might seem, there is a God who restores life. We have a God that can make even dry bones live again.

EZEKIEL 37: 1-14 [HOPE FOR LIFE Series] A REVIVAL OF HOPE [Psalm 119:25 / John 6:63 ] Have you ever faced a seemingly hopeless situation? One where everything you did seemed to no avail? The odds were so against you that you wanted to give up? Ezekiel the prophet did. He wanted to see ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living As New World People/ Part 1 Of Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Touching base afresh with who God says you and I are supposed to be in Christ.

We're going to begin a brand new series this morning called Identity Check. Really what this is all about is going back and touching base with who God says you and I are supposed to be. Who are we supposed to be? How are we supposed to be living? Where are we headed? Those kinds of things. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-19, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Planning Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2009

This section warns against self-centered planning. Worldly living is not displayed only by a disbelief in God, sometimes it’s apparent in the disregarding of God as we plan our life & our daily activities.

JAMES 4:11-17 PROPER PLANNING [Luke 12:16-21] It is too easy for Christians to make plans and set goals, expecting God to fall in line behind them. It is easy to plan our lives as if we controlled the future and had unlimited authority over the factors that affect our life. And so, in reality ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

God delights in using small things for great purposes. How the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast apply to our lives.

INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables Jesus gives about the Kingdom of heaven. Most of His stories are based on agriculture, because all the people living in Galilee understood gardening. If you’re a gardener, these parables make more sense to you than to the non-gardeners. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Those Who Come Bearing Gifts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 23, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 17: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 17: 1 – 19 Beware of those who come bearing gifts 17 Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 And he placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Not How You Start But How You Finish Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 7, 2016

In this study, we will learn three important things in the life of King Saul that revealed his initial flaws that ultimately brought him down. God wants us to be faithful unto the very end.

Today, we will continue our study on the life of King Saul. So far, we have learned from chapter 12 that Samuel gave his farewell speech to Israel. He had lived with exemplary good moral integrity all his life and left words that encouraged Israel. He said in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 "If you fear the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Judge Always Gets The Final Word Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2017

A study of the book of Job 38: 1 – 41

Job 38: 1 – 41 The Judge Always Gets The Final Word 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: 2 “Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. 4 “Where were you ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gospel On Money Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 28, 2024

My responsibility increases when it is someone else’s money. If I blow MY money, it’s one thing. If I blow YOUR money, it’s something else entirely.

The 40-Day Challenge is a series of sermons designed for your growth. It’s designed to motivate you to grow spiritually by forming 7 habits that Christians have used for centuries to grow in their faith. You have a card that was in your seat. Please put this in front of you for the next few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Invitation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021

In Zech. 1:3 God extends an invitation to his people for something better! Entry to that is through the door of repentance. This message focuses on the STRUCTURE of the book with an outline and the INVITATION to a discouraged people.

Last week we began a study of the book of Zechariah. (1) We discovered the THEME of the book in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means “Yahweh [covenant name of God] Remembers.” God remembers his covenant with his people, even when they forget it. He remembers his promises to them, even when they have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Matthew 11:29, Luke 15:1-32, Acts 11:18, Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 49:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Demonstrated By Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018

The church at Jerusalem did not immediately admit Paul to their fellowship, because they were afraid of him and thought he was not a disciple, until Barnabas took him to Peter and James, and related his conversion and his boldness in preaching the Gospel

September 1, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.2 Demonstrated by Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit to Jerusalem (1:18-24) Galatians 1.18-24 (KJV) 18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 49: 1 – 33

Genesis 49: 1 – 33 Famous Last Words 49 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days: 2 “Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father. 3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Healthy Churches Go Through Trials (1 Peter 5:6-7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 5:6-7

How Healthy Churches Go through Trials Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 How does a healthy church go through trials? The conclusion is often the most important part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational