Sermons on Sinful Human Nature:

Your Table Is Ready Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

The first powerful "P" of God, that of provision.

Your Table is Ready Today we are starting a short series in the book of Psalms. We will be looking at the three Ps of the psalms: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. So, let us start this off provisions. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Folded By Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

What it means to be folded is, to beat someone up, or the newer past tense version of that, to receive a beat-down. Now Jesus does not physically beat any one up, but He sure delivers a spiritual pounding.

Folded by Jesus Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Mark 4:10-12, Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finders Weepers. Losers Keepers.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 2, 2023

Jesus turns worldly wisdom on its head.

Finish this saying: “Finders ___________. Losers ___________.” The blanks of course should read: “Finders keepers. Losers weepers.” This traditional saying means that if you find something like a $20 bill on the street, you get to keep it. And if you were the one to lose that $20, well, too bad for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The 7 Churches Of Revelation (Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 16, 2023

This concludes our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation, and each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it. Although sometimes subtle, there is a very common theme to each letter: a church that allows the world to influence it is NOT being faithful to Jesus Christ.

Alpha and Omega, Part 27, Revelation Part 4 The 7 Churches of Revelation (Part 2) Revelation 3:1-22 Introduction - Today we will conclude our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation -- Last week: Each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it -- Although sometimes subtle, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22, Matthew 10:32-33, Isaiah 22:22, Romans 4:11, Hebrews 10:37, Revelation 19:12, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respond To Christ’s Call To Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2023

Just as the church at Ephesus had its opportunity to respond to the Lord's call, so do we. We too are called to be a shining light for Christ and share the love of God with others. Let us consider the lessons we learn from the church at Ephesus and seek to renew our love for Christ.

Visionary View: Respond to Christ’s Call to love Today, as God's church, we draw nearer each day to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of you may search for signs of His imminent return and find many Biblical prophecies fulfilled already. Yet, remember Jesus' own words in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32, Luke 12:40, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 28:20, John 4:38, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 7:15, Luke 15:11-32, John 10:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call On God For Belonging! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 13, 2023

One of the most disturbing struggles of our life in America today is the prevalence of loneliness.

Call on God for Belonging - Ruth Introduction One of the most disturbing struggles of our lives in America today is the prevalence of loneliness. A study by AARP found that more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older in the United States are lonely. 35% of adults reported feeling lonely, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism And Salvation

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 28, 2023

There is a difference between real baptism and ritual baptism

SALVATION AND BAPTISM Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor It has been brought to my attention that there is some misunderstanding about the relationship between salvation and baptism. I hope to clarify the issue. I believe it will help to distinguish between two types of baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19

1st Advent - Hope

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 4, 2023

What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – HOPE. We must be ready to share the Reason for our hope. Answer: My HOPE is built on nothing less than JESUS' Blood and Righteousness!

2023.12.03.Sermon Notes. 1st Advent – HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. As we begin our ADVENT calendar, the 1st Advent is HOPE. What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – hope. Share the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 8:24-25, Psalm 42:11, Romans 15:12-13, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 31:24, Jeremiah 17:7, Acts 2:25-28, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 119:114, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 1:16-20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023

Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

At His Feet

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2024

At His Feet is where we want to be rather you are there listening to every word, submitting and casting all your cares upon Him, or there in total worship it is at His feet where I want to be.

“At His Feet” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I wrote this poem many years ago I believe it was in 2012 and on this week while searing the internet when studying for this message I came across this poem again and as I was reading some of the comments one stood out and they said my kid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8, John 11:32

Denomination: Apostolic

For No Reason

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

One of the reasons that we can fast is to refocus on God

Background to passage: Dec 519 BC, 2nd of 3 post exilic prophets. Zechariah 7:1–7 ESV In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Flinch

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2024

Christians are not supposed to "flinch" or hesitate to speak God's truth, or from declaring ALL the gospel of God, or flinch in their allegiance to Jesus. Let's surrender ALL today!

DON’T FLINCH Acts 20:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was walking down the street when he saw 12 young boys gathered around a dog. Worried that the boys might hurt the dog, he went over and asked, “What are you doing with that dog?” 2. One of the boys replied, “It’s a stray dog; we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Court Outside The Temple

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2024

The Lord would say ,"do not measure the court outside the temple.." You may look like you are attached to the Church but you are not ...Says your life.

MEASURING ROD Revelations 11:"I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers." 2"but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Three

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 13, 2024

God is triune and the Bible often has references to groups of three persons that God used to accomplish His purposes. Examples would be Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Peter, James and John. Let us explore some trios of men found in the Bible.

THESE THREE (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB Matt 22:31-32 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2022

Many people are afraid to die, but Paul said he strongly desired to depart, because he knew it was far better, and would be a gain for him. Relationship with Christ and faith in the Word of God should give us confidence to face death. To die is Gain!

TO DIE IS GAIN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPROPRIATE AMBITION During a job interview at the 99 Cents store, my son was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” My son’s reply: “At the Dollar Store.” He got the job. —A.K. via rd.com B. TEXT “21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God