Sermons on Sexual Abuse:

Like Priest, Like People Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

[Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

“how To Experience A Maximum Marriage"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on May 16, 2011

8 Maxims To Experience a Great Marriage That God Is Pleased With!

“How To Experience A Maximum Marriage” May 1. 2011 . Linwood Community Church . AM Service . Pastor Chris Gregas Text: Malachi 2:10-16 I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of couples in my lifetime. Janet and I have ourselves had the privilege of receiving marriage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Who You Know

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012

Somtimes it’s who you know that counts.

“It’s Who You Know” Heb. 2:5-18 & 4:14-16 I had a boyhood friend named Dale. Dale’s dad operated the projectors at a local movie theater. If I went to a movie with Dale, I got in free and sometimes even sat in the projection booth. But if I went to the same theater alone I had to pay the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostles' Creed: Comfort In God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus will return to Judge. Because Jesus is the Judge, there is 1) justice, 2) accountability, and 3) grace.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Comfort in God’s Judgment In last week’s message on the Apostles’ Creed, we looked at how Jesus ascended into heaven, where he has all authority and power, advocates for us, and is holding a place for us. The next sentence of the creed looks to the future: “From there he will come ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Romans 3:21-26, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2019

If you want to make your marriage work, don’t look at other women (or men); don’t look for loopholes; instead, look to the Lord! Depend on Him to do what you can’t do on your own.

Terry Kenne from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, talked about her daughter planning a small family wedding at their church. When Terry and her husband arrived early on the day of the wedding to make sure everything was ready, they noticed a banner from the missions conference was still behind the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Call To Completion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017

Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Accomodating Churches-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016

4 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-IV—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: The Zika virus is a feared disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The insidious nature of the virus is heartbreaking. It’s damage is most notable in that the infants of infected pregnant women are born with microcephaly. It also causes other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Thessalonians 1-5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 10, 2021

Giving Thanks for These Believers, Paul’s Ministry, Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit, Sanctification and Love, and The Day of the Lord

1 THESSALONIANS 1-5 (NASB) (notes care of biblegateway.com) Giving Thanks for These Believers CHAPTER 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Providence Through Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The surprising thing is you have what you have because of the providence of God in the lives of women like Vashti. She was used to save Judaism, and this is our heritage as Christians.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating true story that deals with the paradox of positive rebellion. In April of 1847 it looked as if Mexico was ready to make peace with the United States. President James Polk chose Nicholas Trist to go as a peace commissioner. On his way Trist spoke to reporters ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Joseph was a peanut shell in Yankee Stadium, and that is the level of notice he would have gotten in history from that point on. But God gave him the ability to interpret dreams, and he impressed the Pharaoh. He was instantly exalted to the highest level of power in the powerful nation of Egypt.

Grace Kelly, the American actress, married into royalty when she became the wife of Prince Rainier of Monaco. This became world wide news back in 1956 as an American girl became Princess Grace. But it was far from being a rags to riches story, for Grace grew up in wealth and luxury. Her father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57

Hey, When Did We Become Slaves? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

First in a series about the Exodus. This message deals with our deliverance through Jesus and how the Exodus is a foreshadowing of it.

Carrie and I sat in a theater, watching the movie “Lincoln” a couple of years ago. It focuses especially on the effort that Lincoln made to pass the 13th Amendment to the Constitution - the one making slavery illegal ion the United States. The whole movie centers around it, and, in a dramatic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Exodus 1:1-14, John 8:31-36, Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rib Of A Healthy Husband Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2022

Why did God form Eve from Adam's rib? Why didn't He just form her from the dust of the earth like He did with Adam? And what difference can that make for Christian husbands.

OPEN: At Sunday School, they were teaching about how God created the world. And little Johnny was intrigued when he heard that Eve had been created out of one of Adam's ribs. Later in the week, Johnny complained to his mother that he was experiencing pain, and his mom asked: "Well, Johnny, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Generation - What's Going On

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022

It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14, Isaiah 1:4, Genesis 6:11-13, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Warfare: Not Having Enough Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2021

The nine disciples had insufficient power to deliver the boy who had a spirit. I believe that many Christians would also fail this test. Why? We need a bigger connection to the Holy Spirit by prayer and fasting.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man bought a new Tesla Roadster. He had two sons. One of them asked him, “Dad, if you die, who will inherit your new Tesla?” 2. He pondered the question & said, “If I pass away on an even day, the son born ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God