Sermons on Self Dependence:

Why People See Christians As Weak Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians & Thessalonians: Faith In Jesus, Encouragement For Trials, & The End Times

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021

The message of the book of Galatians is very clear: You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the works of the law.

“A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brushfire was advancing, so fast they couldn't outrun it. Rifling through his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Galatians 3:3-6, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sukkot - Feast Of Tabernacles, The Ingathering

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2021

The Feast of Tabernacles, families create outdoor living space to eat their meals and rest, spending as much time as possible in this outdoor “booth”. As I look to the open sky, I am reminded to “Look up, for your redemption draws near.” But to understand the INGATHERING, this means so much more!

2021.09.19. Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Sukkot – The Feast of Tabernacles Note: Monday night 9/20 is the Harvest Moon. A Full moon that will brighten the evening as if daylight. (See Zechariah 14:7) During the Feast of Tabernacles, families create an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Acts 3:19-21, Zechariah 14:1-20, Exodus 23:16, Zechariah 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Eating Devil’s Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 4, 2021

Spiritual salmonella abounds so be careful at what buffet you eat.

1 Corinthians 10:20  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22, Ephesians 5:8-13, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 7:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Requires Courage

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 5, 2021

As we look at the life of Elijah, I think we will see a resemblance of what he went through and what we go through today as we serve our Savior.

If you've been with us for the past 7 weeks then you know that we took a journey to visit the seven churches that Jesus wrote letters to in the Book of Revelation. We found that those messages still apply to our individual lives and our churches today. Now we're going to change gears for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Living The Dream

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-24, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 4:23-24, Deuteronomy 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Why All Religions Will Come To Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2024

Jesus said, “Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to Me.” God has revealed Himself to the world. All sincere seekers of God will eventually come to Jesus!

WHY ALL RELIGIONS WILL COME TO JESUS John 6:45 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW WILL YOU EVER LEARN? 1. I heard the story of a nine-year-old girl who returned from Sunday school and as her father was sitting down with his newspaper after a delicious Sunday lunch, she asked him some questions. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tsunamis Are Coming... Move To Higher Ground

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 6, 2023

The Tsunamis are coming. There is a purpose to thorns. It is always too soon to quit. Move to higher ground.

THE TSUNAMIS ARE COMING! --- THE PURPOSE OF THE THORN? IT IS ALWAYS TOO SOON TO QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. Do you know who Thomas Edison was? You know him because he did not quit! Do you know who Henry Ford was? You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Galatians 6:7-9, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 6, 2021

What to do when you don't know what to do.

“Between a Rock and a Hard Place” Introduction: I believe that the Lord led me to this text this morning because I needed to hear it and there are many others that need to hear it as well. To say that this last year has been a difficult time for many of us is an understatement. There have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Father’s Day Message - The Good Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021

Our God is a Loving Father! What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?”

Luke 15 has been called the lost and found department of the Bible. In it we find (1) the lost sheep that was brought home with joy, Lu 15:4-7; (2) the lost silver that was found with joy, Lu 15:8-10; and the lost son that had been a prodigal, but returned to his father's house, and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Esther, Ezra And Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

God chooses to use Ordinary people to accomplish Extra Ordinary tasks.

May 15, 2021 Today we are discussing 3 more books of the Bible - Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah. My Favorite Thing About each book is the revelation that God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish extra ordinary things and they, in turn, choose to cooperate: Zerubbabel and Joshua were just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Contrasting Christmases

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 20, 2022

This message reveals a contrast seen within the Christmas story, a contrast between those who are ready and willing to receive the good news, like the shepherds and the Magi, or Wise Men, and those who are not, like King Herod and the religious leaders of that day. Come and See.

Contrasting Christmases Psalm 1; Luke 2; Matthew 2 Someone has said that life is full of contrasts, and as far as I can determine, they are right. But most of these contrasts are self-determined. Psalm chapter one deals with the main contrast, the one that determines all the rest. It involves the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

We Have Been Delilvered

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 11, 2021

In our text today from Romans chapter seven, there is a reference to marriage. But the purpose of the reference is to point to a spiritual truth about our freedom from the requirements of the Law as a means to approach God..

Alba 10-10-2021 WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERED Romans 7:1-6 K. Edward Skidmore was a student at Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College) back in the early 1970s. He told how when he was working as a janitor at O.B.C. there were two or three times he had the opportunity to clean the floors in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Patience (2021)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Brethren