Sermons on Shadows:

Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Is The Law Still Valid?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus discusses salt, light and law

Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifice animals, be circumcised, rest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God And Praying

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

We continue to look at life lessons. Today looking at prayer and speaking to God in an active conversation.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Knowing God and Praying Hebrews chapter 12:18-12:29 Introduction- We continue to look at the series Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries; Prayerfully you have sensed that God wants to work not only in our lives but also use our lives to speak and help others on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dwell Securely

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 5, 2020

I am talking to those of you who are preaching, teaching the Word of God and also to those who have made resolutions to resist the devil, here comes the Word to empower you to attack the devil and punch his nose.

Dwell securely Proverbs 1:33 "But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil." Friends, this is an awesome promise! When you take obedience to God seriously then you can live at ease, are you listening? Those of you who are living double ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:33, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Vi: Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

True contentment is not a matter of doing something to earn a degree of satisfaction but is spiritual in nature and depends on who we believe in and commit our lives to. Our longing to be satisfied is fully met by Jesus our Lord.

JESUS OUR LORD MEETS OUR DEEPEST NEEDS Of all the words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: “It might have been.” Folks, there is no need whatsoever for a follower of Jesus Christ to despair over what was, what is, what will be. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Making An Impact For God Sermon I: The Courage Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians must dare to be like Daniel whose courage of conviction became his personal testimony for the Lord.

MAKING AN IMPACT FOR GOD: THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION As my elder brother passed through death into life everlasting life, a hospital chaplain spoke of the process as a “tug of war” between Creator God and Medical Science. My brother, like many of us, had made the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Making An Impact For God Sermon Iii: Courageous Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the omitted by the uncommitted, mature Christians stay committed to God's Way and Ways as opposed to succumbing to worldly ways and points of view.

COURAGEOUS FAITH ENDURES "And they lived happily ever after"! Like so many novels that end that way, the end of chapter two of Daniel intimated that everything was going to be alright now that the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-28

Using Your Gifts To Serve Others - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2020

1 Peter 4:10 admonishes us to "use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." What is the greatest gift all believers have received? What gift does this poor, lost world need most?

Using Your Gifts to Serve Others Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, Acts 16:6

Denomination: Nazarene

#2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020

The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

#2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Ii: Serving Christ With "the End" In View Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

With the passing of each day, we are reminded of the brevity of life and the reality - perhaps imminent - of meeting our Lord face to face, thus challenging Christians to focus on the fundamentals of our Christian Faith.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: SERVE CHRIST WITH “THE END” IN VIEW Books, movies, stage productions, tales, short stories, novels, indeed all lives lived upon this earth have one thing in common: The End. Have you noticed that many movies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vi: Withstand Satan's Roar And Fear No More Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

"It's a jungle out there" is how we may feel about the ups and downs from which Christians are not exempt, but by the power of God we can withstand the wiles of the devil, but we need to practice certain disciplines taught by the Apostle Peter.

Withstand Satan’s Roar and Fear No More “It’s a jungle out there”! That was my second daddy’s way of warning me how it would be in the “real world” once I graduated from high school. Well, soon after I got out there and was on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

My Never Again List

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

There are some things that I don't ever want to do again.

ROMANS 8:28 “MY NEVER AGAIN LIST” A) God works all things out for those who love Him. * Nothing could assure the believer any more than God working all things out for his good. * There are several things in our text that I want to really expound on ....... B) First: The words “all things” go ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist