Sermons on Shrinking Back:

How To Behave In The Household Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013

What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Can Change Everything For You

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2015

Our Risen Savior can: 1. turn our darkest night into day (vs. 1-3). 2. put a new perspective on our problems (vs. 2). 3. give us the faith to overcome our fears (vs. 3-5 & 10). 4. defeat our death forever (vs. 5-10).

Easter Can Change Everything for You Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 20, 2014 *In November of 2001, "Sports Illustrated" covered the World Series in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the Yankees in the last inning of the last game. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Torn In Two Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the tearing apart of the Israeli kingdom into north and south.

The Kingdom Torn in Two January 16, 2011 The Story - 14 When I think about the Bible, I picture it as one movie or television program which is cut into many parts. It’s like watching a television series or sequels that you don’t want to miss. Remember programs like The FBI, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Please Pick Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 27 through 32

Luke 5: 27 – 32 Please Pick Me 27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Touches Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 2, 2007

1 of 5 on the five senses. This message is based on the man Jesus healed from leprosy and focuses on his compassion for him.

God Touches July 1, 2007 God Reached Out and Touched a Leper 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 Dramatic Presentation: A Leper’s Life: Ron Peters There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time For A Career Change Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 9 – 13

Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Time For A Career Change As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Father Heart Overview. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006

This sermon looks at models of parental authority and discusses how they can restrict or enable us in interpreting God’s heart towards us. again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him f

Father heart of God sermon 2. 5 Sundays – Sunday 1 Father heart of God – Overview. Sermon Central Pro A gray-haired old lady, long a member of her community and church, shook hands with the minister after the service one Sunday morning. “That was a wonderful sermon,” she told him, “just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Wrong With That?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 12, 2001

James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it?

James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it? “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dream On Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Dreams happen when we let our imagination run wild, when we choose to think outside the box, when we throw off all of the constraints of the way things are and imagine the way things could be. So what is a dream? A dream is God’s picture, vision or bluepr

Dream On... Genesis 37:1-11 In our Scripture today, Joseph, one of 12 sons of Jacob had a dream where he would rise up in authority over his brothers and they would bow down to him. He told his brothers about this dream and from that point on, his life and his family’s life was never the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Gps Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

Postmodernity has given birth to the idea that all spiritual views are simply different roads that lead to God. We have created a confusing web of “spiritual paths” for those on a quest to know God. John gives a process for gaining and maintaining our bearings while on our spiritual journey.

GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It permits land, sea and airborne users to determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time anywhere in the world. The accuracy of it far exceeds anything that we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024

Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day I Got The Call

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?

The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expecting The Best Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 8, 2008

Sermon looks at faith and challenges the church to expect God to be faithful because God is faithful. The church will memorize one verse each week and seek God in faith for changes in their lives. Acknowledgement: Series originally developed by Rick W

EXPECTING THE BEST 50 Days of Faith - Part 1 of 8 – Sept. 7th, 2008 We’re beginning a new series today called 50 Days of Faith. Have you ever thought ‘how do I get God’s approval?’ Is it by being more good than bad? No. By keeping the Ten Commandments? No. By being religious and going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Attacked Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

The church is called to stand for the truth.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “Attacked Again” Acts 5:12-42 “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. (13) Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist