Sermons on Slave Master:

Family - Yours To Discover!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008

Families are not always fun. We tend to be quite dysfunctional! But families are God’s design and we need to value it, work at it, and celebrate families!

FAMILY – YOURS TO DISCOVER! Scripture reading: Ephesians 1:3-6 (New Living Translation) - Festival – an event that focuses on a specific aspect of a community - Types – Jazz Fest, Film Fests, Food Rodeo, Strawberry! - This weekend – Family Fest – an event that focuses on the specific aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not My Will But Thine Will Be Done

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

How many of you don’t always know the will of God for situations? In this sermon, we will be discussing discerning God’s will.

Psalm 40:7-8 Then said, I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will. O my God: yes, Your law is within my heart. We will examine what hinders you from discerning God’s will. THE MAIN THING IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART! The will of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Simplicity - "I am" 2. Exclusion - "By Me" 3. Inclusion - "If any man" 4. Condition - "Enter In" 5. Certainty - "Shall Be Saved" 6. Liberty - "Go In And Out" 7. Provision - "Find Pasture"

- Camera – The eyes to the world bring it into your home + Walt Disney did it best over 30 years with various name changes > Disneyland, > Walt Disney Presents, > Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, > Wonderful World of Disney, > Disney's Wonderful World, > The Magical World of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Wipes Out Debts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God is able to cancel every form of debt: physical, spiritual, and emotional; through His divine intervention and mercy.

THE GOD WHO WIPES OUT DEBTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 Key Verse: “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.” — 2 Kings 4:7 (NIV) Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:14; Psalm 37:21; Romans 13:8; Matthew 18:23-27 INTRODUCTION: Debt is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Perfect Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

The Israelites didn't leave empty handed, the Israelites started a journey, and the Israelites received instructions.

A Perfect Deliverance Exodus 12:31-51 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the First Passover, which the Children of Israel observed just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-51

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon - Forgiveness In Action

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

At any time in life we can be Onesimus, Philemon, or Paul i.e., someone who has hurt another person, someone who has been hurt, or someone who is attempted to reconcile two people. Like Onesimus we are all part of the “fellowship of the forgiven”, and therefore must practice forgiveness.

SERMON OUTLINE: Philemon : Forgiveness in Action 1. Book Background Only one chapter – 25 verses Thin book, but rich in content Originally written as a simple letter 2. Historical Setting Philemon – friend of Paul Christian converted by Paul in Ephesus? Philemon now living in Colossae A ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Declaration Of Eternal Independence

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 7, 2008

This was an Independence Day message. A nation is only as free as its citizens, and if they are in bondage to sin so is the nation. This message is intended to stress the necissity to be set free from sin. Only then shall we be free indeed.

THE DECLARATION OF ETERNAL INDEPENDENCE John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: A. The Pledge of Allegiance B. Many came to the Americas to find freedom but after many years of injustice and indignities brought about by King George the III the colonists had had enough. 1. The citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Advent - Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010

Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jan 9, 2010

Characteristics of an effective leader

Leadership - by Grant S. Sisson 2010-01-09 INTRO We’ve had a great Sunday morning. It is not often that a church’s leadership structure so dramatically changes in such a brief time as ours has at Countryside. Years ago when the oil patch went belly up there was a mass migration out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-9

Why The Ten Commandments? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Exodus 20:1-2, John 8:31-36, Exodus 19:16-25, 1 Peter 2:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"remember And Proclaim The Lord's Death" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 28, 2025

Remembering God's grace is essential for maintaining our love for God and for our brothers, and for sharing the gospel.

"Remember and proclaim the Lord's death" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 20:26-27, Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 22, 2022

Paul lists ten ministry partners at the end of his letter and we can learn from each one how to be All In for the Gospel Mission

Above All: Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-21-2022 Dream Teams I asked a question on Facebook this week, “what have been some of the greatest teams of all time?” Here are some of the answers: The 1992 Dream Team The 1927 Yankees The 2016 Cubs The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thermostat Or Thermometer

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003

Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Time Came Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in Christmas series based on Galatians 4:4 - why the time was right for Jesus to come. This is one describes the right time CULTURALLY - one language.

Galatians 4:4 – The Time Came (With a healthy dose of help from John Eldredge.) “In the beginning.” It might just as well say, “Once upon a time.” It’s a wonderful phrase, full of legend and myth, promise and mystery. And it’s a sort of invitation, too. “Come here, let me show you something…” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist