Sermons on Sharing Your Faith:

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 1, 2015

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Psalms 14:1 says, “The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'.” Only those seeking to live in utter irrationality can ignore the arguments made in favor of the God of the Bible by C.S. Lewis in “Mere Christianity”. Three of the most compelling issues the skeptic will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

An Invitation To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Introduction to the Disciple's Prayer as taught by Jesus.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #1 TITLE: An Invitation to the Heart of God TEXT: Matthew 6:5-9 INTRO: A Pastor asked a man to lead in prayer. He had never led in prayer before, so he stood up and said “O Lord...O Lord...O Lord, Amen” and sat down. The sermon on the mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Family

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012

A Family is: ❶ Responsible ❷ United ❸ Determined

Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the other. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb - Perfect Godly Man? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 5, 2016

We are to see a merciful God as Caleb did.

Last week from Joshua Chapter 14, we noted a hero who had the right godly attitude. We are to follow his example of being confident with the promises of God, being thankful, being committed to God wholeheartedly, and praying for God’s will. These are things we all need to emulate from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:1-63

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Side Of The Road

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

The Priest and Levite did not help but the Samaritan did.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD Luke 10:29-35 INTRO: A. NOTE THE GOING DOWN Road from Jerusalem to Jericho - about 18 miles descending about 3000 ft. 1. Minding his own business Stripped, beaten, robbed of all he had. a. Wounded - probably resisting the thieves Our own strength and wits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Priests? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2016

Are "priests" still needed today?

We will read today how God provided towns for the priests to live in the Promised Land. Let’s remind ourselves who the priests were and how they came about. Basically, priests were called by God to serve and help people get closer to God. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 14….. we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fullness Of God Pt 5 - Charisma Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

We’ve talked about 3 important words Parakletos (comforter) and Dunamis (Power), Metamorphoô (transform). Today we look at one last word in this series – the word is Charisma – means gifts. Spiritual Gifts.

The Fullness of God Pt 5 – Charisma I Cor 12 We have been talking about rediscovering the work of the Holy Spirit in the church this third person of the Trinity – the God who seems to be all but forgotten in the church of the 21st century. We’ve talked about 3 important words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: *other

Do You Have The Right Shoes On?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 23, 2014

The sermon ask of us to walk in the spirit not in the flesh we need traveling shoes.

Do you have the right shoes on? Romans 8:12-25 As Marilyn Monroe, once said, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." As the poet Maya Angelou says, "All God's children need traveling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

God Leads Godly People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 18, 2014

How godly are we?

Before reading, let us note the 4 major characters in the story of Ruth 2 Naomi – a Jewish widow who lived in Moab but returned to Judah (Israel) Ruth – a Moabite widow who decided to stay with Naomi and become a Hebrew Boaz – a prominent Hebrew in Judah related to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Word To The God-Fearing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2017

Peter's sermon at the house of Cornelius: the Gentile Pentecost.

A WORD TO THE GOD-FEARING. Acts 10:34-43. Whilst meditating on a rooftop in Joppa, the Apostle Peter received a vision in which he was warned ‘not to call anything impure which God has cleansed’ (Acts 10:15). Meanwhile, in Herod’s seaport of Caesarea, a God-fearing Roman Centurion named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Christ Bearer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2017

When Jesus entered Jerselum on Palm Sunday a donkey was the Christ Bearer, not the disciples, not the crowd, not the religious leaders.

Matthew 21 :1-11 “The Christ Bearer” 1. Matthew tells us that Jesus sends two of his disciples into the village of Bethphage to fetch a donkey and a colt. This is to fulfill what had been spoken by the prophet Zechariah, “Look, your king is coming to you,” said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd And How To Get More Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2017

Pray especially for holy priests, brothers and sisters. Pray for those who are preparing for or struggling in marriage. And pray for those who have chosen to remain unmarried in a celibate state, and for those who are trying to run from the divine call.

For many decades this day has rightly been called “Good Shepherd Sunday,” because both of our New Testament readings speak of Jesus as Shepherd of our souls, Shepherd of the One Flock, the Church. Both of these precious proclamations have Old Testament roots. Let’s start with the story of Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Catholic

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Phillip Self on May 30, 2017

We know that most of us in today's society have or have had a lack of contentment. It seems that mankind starves to have more , more, and more even after the fact that God says enough is enough. When you are content you are satisfied.

A. Godliness with Contentment. What is Godliness? Godliness is "doing what is pleasing" to God. 1. It seem that you cant have the one without the other. 2. Doing what is pleasing to God will bring great contentment in your life. 3. “If we displease God, does it matter whom we please? If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Song Of Elizabeth To Mary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2017

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed; “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!....

Harmony of the Gospels -5 BC- Hill Country of Judea (3 & 4) Song of Elizabeth to Mary and Mary’s Song of Praise (Psalms 3:17) Luke 1:39-56 Luke 1:39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist