Sermons on Self Surrender:

Lost And Found

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 29, 2023

Not everybody who is lost wants to be found, and when God finds us, we often rebel - at first - against being brought home.

Have any of you ever tried to put an injured cat into a carrying case to take it to the vet? How many of you got scratched for your pains? It doesn’t seem quite fair, does it? All you’re trying to do is help. Animals are supposed to be so intuitive; many people claim they can actually smell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Can't Forgive Yourself: How To Experience Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 31, 2023

Forgiveness.... we give it to others, but can we give it to ourselves? How can forgiveness go full circle? Joseph's brothers had still not forgiven themselves. Joseph modeled the forgiveness of God and helped them experience total forgiveness.

Joseph: Living the Dream When You Can’t Forgive Yourself: How to Experience Total Forgiveness Genesis 50 On September 6, 2018 a tragic event that happened in Dallas. Botham Jean who was a worship leader in his church moved into the South Side Flats apartments in Dallas while also working for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Eternal Inheritance. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 2, 2023

1 Peter 1:3-5 "... hath begotten us... [4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, [5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

Jesus is our eternal inheritance, He is every spiritual blessing in Heavenly places, He is The glory. 1 Peter 1:3 "[3]Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 12:12, 1 Timothy 6:12, Luke 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

‘the Last Battle’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2023

'The Last Battle' - Joshua chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • the opponents of God’s people (ch 11 vs 1-5) • the display of God’s sovereignty (ch 11 vs 6-7) • the example of God’s servant (ch 11 vs 12&15) • the faithfulness of God (ch 12 vs 1-24) • the secret to victorious living (ch 12 vs 1-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When I saw the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 11 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part One Of Three Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

This Psalm of Ascent has its focus on Israel and the constant persecution it endured. We look at the role churches played in this persecution (and Martin Luther). History must NOT be eradicated but we need to learn from it.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 11 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART ONE OF THREE [A]. THE INTRODUCTION The next Psalm in the Songs of Ascent is not an easy one on which to deliver a message as it is more of a bible study Psalm. Also it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Psalm 129:1-8, Deuteronomy 4:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Psalm 129:2, Genesis 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Steps To Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 9, 2023

Pray that God will transform your hearts and give you the strength, discernment, wisdom and courage to preach the Gospel message to the world with clear, concise and Spirit-led words!

Five Steps to Effective Evangelism Colossians 4:2-6 One of the greatest miracles a person can embrace in one’s lifetime is to be born of the “water and the Spirit” (John 3:5). While learning how to walk, ride a bike, starting one’s first job, getting married, and having children are life events ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Continues -The Inescapable Love Of God, Lighting The Candle Of Love! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023

We keep thinking that God only loves good people, but God loves sinners. He pursues them like he asked Hosea to pursue Gomer. With a painfilled heart, God goes looking for them, He loves the whole world.

Sermon – Advent continues -The Inescapable Love of God Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal, and burning incense to idols. I myself ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:13, John 3:16, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Satisfies Series

Contributed by Harry Jackson on Dec 26, 2023

"I Can't Get No Satisfaction

On June 5, 1965, what is now regarded as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs of all time was released. That song was titled “(I Can’t Get No} Satisfaction” by the English rock band, The Rolling Stones. It was a song that took the world by storm. It charted at “number one” in a slew of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-25

Stay Salty - Mark 9:49-50 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

These are the footnotes that go along with my previous sermon on Mark 9:42-50 titled "Don't Go to Hell"

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 9:49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

A Series Looking At How Serious Are We About God's Serious Love For Us. Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2024

Week 1 - looking at how God loves us.

Are you Serious? Zechariah 8 January 7, 2024 I’m really excited about this sermon series I’m starting today. I’ve been wrestling with this topic, since I was asked a question a little over a month ago. The bulletin cover isn’t your typical one, it isn’t colorful, it simply asks the question - - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Urgent Question Of Our Day Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 7, 2024

Acts 1:1-5 teaches us that Jesus is the only hope for our world today.

Introduction What is the most urgent question of our day? I decided to ask my artificial intelligence (AI) application that question. Here is the answer I received: “Determining the most urgent question is subjective, but topics like climate change, healthcare, and social justice often top the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In A Manner Worthy

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024

Paul tells both the Philippians and the Colossians that we must walk worthily of Christ. But how do we do that? What does someone who is worthy of wearing Christ's name look like?

I. In the 2022 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks took a cornerback in the fourth round who has an interesting name: Coby Bryant. I say his name is interesting because he was named after the professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. After the draft, he was asked by a reporter whether there was any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 1:27, Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Just Different #4 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus was different, and because He was different, He made a difference.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #4 Jesus Was Just Different (Mark 2:13-3:6) If I asked you, or any group of Christians to describe Jesus, what would I hear - I would hear words like gracious, loving, compassionate, perfect. . Do you think anyone would describe Jesus as scandalous, or ...read more

A Model Encourager

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024

In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Men And A Church – Now What Is The Result? – 3rd Letter Of John Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024

The Apostle John wrote to his close friend Gaius, and in this short letter we read of a close friend, a wicked man, and an excellent example of a Christian testimony. They are the three men in this letter. I hope you find this instructive.

THREE MEN AND A CHURCH – NOW WHAT IS THE RESULT? – 3rd LETTER OF JOHN Here are three glimpses of a church that could be any church but it is specific to the little group where Gaius was fellowshipping. We are going to look at three men mentioned in John’s letter to that church synonymous to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:6-8, Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, 1 Corinthians 1:14, Romans 16:23, 2 John 1:4, 3 John 1:1-5, 3 John 1:9-11, Jude 1:8, Jude 1:12-13, Jude 1:19, 3 John 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational