Sermons on Setting Out:

Connections Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Luke 1 narrates the birth of the Messiah, and the first chapter of the book of Acts of the Apostles expresses the Birth of the Church. Luke brings out the connection between the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

1: 01-11 Introduction to Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-03 Connection between Gospel and Acts 1: 4-08 Connection between Christ and Disciples 1: 9-11 Connectivity between Present and Future Church 1: 1-03 Connection between Gospel and Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 8, 2022

The first most important decision of your life is accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Find out in this sermon, what is the second most important decision of your life.

Introduction We make decisions every day of our life. According to Cornell University, we make 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. And if a person lives to age 75 that means, in our lifespan, we will make 945 billion decisions. But let’s be honest, some decisions are more important than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Ones Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

Nobody can argue with the fact that you once were blind, Jesus did something, and now you see. We can have the confidence to go out and share that with others.

You know, one of those things that we receive when we become Christians is we receive a testimony. You get a testimony and that testimony is pretty powerful. It's a testimony that helps you to be able to communicate a message to the world. There's a world waiting out there for a message ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

20/20 Vision

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision.

20/20 Vision Matthew 26:17-29 They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision. Then we often learn new information and had we known it at the time we might have made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Chaos We Find Opportunity...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2020

DO WE KNOW GOOD COMES OUT OF BAD? Let us look at an onion and the ring within a ring. This crushing does not have to crush you. Peel the layer away.

IN THE CHAOS COMES THE OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have used the onion many times in my 40 years of full time ministry. The onion can be a powerful tool in the lessons of the struggles and chaos. Martin Luther King once stated: Seems we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, Numbers 11:5-6, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death And Taxes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2016

The ability to answer wisely may not persuade the hardened opponents of the Gospel, but God can use those answers to glorify himself and perhaps to reach out to others who hear the discussion.

Death and Taxes (Mark 12:13-27) 1. I cannot say I enjoy making payments. Fortunately, I do not have a car payment, but I have a mortgage and I have bills. 2. Ministers are considered self-employed for purposes of social security, but employed by the church for purposes of income tax. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27, Mark 12:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

D:day Death Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

When we give our hearts/receive Christ as savior, God creates a longing in our soul to go home. We have been called out from this world.

D-Day Prepping Series D-Day: Death April 22, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 2 Timothy 4, the Apostle Paul is certain of his upcoming execution at the hands of Nero. 1 He’s preparing to go home to be with the Lord. a 2 Timothy 4. 6-8 For I am already being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 5, 2019

This sermon gives us an understanding of the good things God has prepared for us and shows us why people miss out on some of the blessings God has prepared for them.

God has many good thoughts for us (Jeremiah 29:11). This means God thinks about doing good things to us and giving us good things. His good thoughts for us are evident in the things He has prepared for us. In the Word of God, we discover the good things God wants to give us; we get enlightened as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Rock Solid Faith In The God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

“Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.”

I remember growing up there were always students at school who were excluded. Some of them were excluded because they were different, they were handicapped, and others were excluded because they were considered different, were considered “losers” and sat at the “loser table.” What does it feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40, Mark 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Have You Lost Your First Love?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 25, 2023

I once visited Ephesus and in that old destroyed city, I asked myself what the first love is. Find out what I received in that once great city.

Some years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Turkey. A Turkish man and one of his family members were going to do a business trip to Turkey so they invited me to go with them. I gladly accepted the invitation with one request that I would be allowed to spend a day in Ephesus. We were staying in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8, Matthew 22:34-40, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:17-18, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Persecuted Missions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2024

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share God's Good News in a hostile world? Let's find out in Matthew 10.

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share the Good News in a hostile world? What authority did Jesus give the twelve disciples? He called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to throw them out and to heal every disease and every sickness. (Matthew 10:1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany - A Bright Idea

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Dec 26, 2024

An examination of epiphany through the visit of the magi to the toddler Jesus. Their gifts stimulate us to living out our Christian lives in this new year by living holy lives that glorify God.

The earliest reference to Epiphany as a Christian feast was in AD 361, by Ammianus Marcellinus. The holiday is listed twice, which suggests a double feast of baptism and birth. The baptism of Jesus was originally assigned to the same date as the birth because Luke 3:23 was read to mean that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parables Of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

Jesus often used simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only to understand God’s truth but to live it out.

The Parables of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the teachings of Jesus found in His parables. Jesus often used these simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action

Contributed by Patty Groot on Oct 6, 2025

True faith isn’t about how much we have, but about trusting God enough to live it out through humble obedience, steady service, and daily forgiveness.

Our Scripture today comes from Luke. It’s a fascinating passage, one that at first seems like two unrelated teachings pressed together, but when we look closer, we discover a thread that ties them beautifully. The disciples come to Jesus and say, “Increase our faith!” (v. 5). That’s the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10, Matthew 17:20, Luke 13:18-19, Mark 4:30-32

Empowered To Send Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

Jesus did not call us to stay safe within four walls; He called us to go out, to be His witnesses, and to bring the light of the Gospel to every corner of the earth.

For many, church has become a comfortable place—a sanctuary where we find peace, encouragement, and fellowship. But Jesus never intended the church to be a final destination. Instead, He envisioned it as a dynamic launching pad, a place that equips, empowers, and sends believers into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other