Sermons on Some:

An Unexpected Journey

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on May 20, 2022

The reasons we journey are as numerous as the places to which we travel… But regardless of the where, how, and when, all our journeys have something in common…they provide us with opportunities to see, hear and learn new things…some expected…some not!

Introduction: Many things factor into the direction I take as I prepare my weekly messages. Foremost is the direction the Holy Spirt leads as I pray and seek God’s will concerning these words. 0ther factors like the Jewish calendar that leads us to Advent, Lent, and Easter as well as the changing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Saul Met Jesus Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025

There is a story in every believer’s life of an encounter with the Saviour. Some find Jesus while reading the Bible Some find Him while listening to a preacher The point is; every conversion comes with a time when we meet Jesus in a personal way.

“When Saul Met Jesus” Acts 9:1-9 2-2-2025 There is a story in every believer’s life of an encounter with the Saviour. Some find Jesus while reading the Bible Some find Him while listening to a preacher And others may have been introduced to Jesus by a friend. The point is; every conversion comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Our study continues with a few serious matters. The place of PRIDE and GOSSIP is opened up, plus some thoughts on MONEY; and the way some like to dominate others. They all cause tensions in churches. Faithful, honest preaching is vital to reduce potential conflicts.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 2 Last time we began a list of issues that I have seen over my lifetime that can cause tensions and conflicts in the church. In this second message we continue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1, Ephesians 4:3, Luke 11:42-44, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, James 1:5, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's & Zechariah's Songs (Luke 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2024

Is it wrong to sing I, me, my as some believe? What about Mary's Song? Do some righteous believers still doubt? What was different between Zechariah and Mary? Let's keep going in Luke 1.

Is it wrong to have church songs with lyrics about I, me and my as some believe? What about Mary’s Song? When Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, did he speak in tongues or prophesy? Can even righteous people like Zechariah have doubts and others like Mary simply believe? Let’s continue in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021

As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Garden (Genesis 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2024

What are some lessons we can learn from the garden? This will probably make some people mad, but let's not be offended, let's search for God's will in our lives. We'll be in Genesis 2.

The first creation account does not actually end in Genesis 1, but continues into the next chapter. Let’s look at Genesis 2. Did God bless the seventh day from creation? Did God later reinstitute this day during the Exodus? Did Jesus or the Apostles command this day for the church? What spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angels And Demons

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 23, 2022

Yes, actual angels and demons walk among us. Both types of angels influence us by whispering into our hearts and minds. Some are warnings, some are enticements to temptations. When demons do that, those are evil thoughts we must conquer.

Angels and Demons Yes, actual angels and demons are walking among us. Sometimes both types of angels influence us via visions or whispering into our hearts and minds. Some are warnings, some are enticements to temptations. When demons do that, those are evil thoughts we must conquer, for they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:20, Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Memories Of England – With Applications Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 27, 2022

A new culture always means new experiences. Here are some thoughts developed from some places I saw in England, with Christian applications. The Church age hastens to an end. Be real for the Lord, because the Lord is real with us. God hates shams.

LESSONS FROM THE MEMORIES OF ENGLAND – WITH APPLICATIONS This is a message/talk that best needs photos or data projector material, but you have to imagine the scenes and a few of them you can look up on line for the photos. When you are in another country so many things can be different. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5, Ecclesiastes 1:15, Isaiah 40:3, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:2, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jeremiah 18:15-16, Revelation 21:3-4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 52:14, Ephesians 2:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Comes To A Screeching Halt (How To React When Tragedy Strikes) Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jul 3, 2001

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need To Consider

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Jan 31, 2003

"Things We Need To Consider" look at some things in the Word of God that the children of God need to consider.

“Things We Need To Consider” Text: Luke 12:22-31 Intro: This morning we want to look at some things as God’s children that “We Need To Consider.” Consider = To fix the mind on with a view of careful examination; to think on with care to ponder, to study; to meditate. I. Consider The Provisions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 24, 2003

I talk about the dangers of adultery and give some ways to begin affair proofing your marriage.

Intro: Moral relativism is becoming the norm. A group of college students were asked their opinions on the media, specifically the R-rated kinds of situations being show on TV and the movies. When asked why sex and violence were so prevalent, one student answered, “Because it’s no big ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-25, Proverbs 7:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paddling Upstream Antidote To Drifting. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 22, 2003

A sermon that takes the "drifting" theme from Hebrews one discusses it and finds some solutions with Gideon in Judges.

Hebrews chapter 2/ In this Tuesday’s Southland times there was a dramatic picture of a digger jammed under a bridge in Rockdale Road in Invercargill. The digger had been on the back of a truck that had not considered the 4.4 metre clearance warning that was on a sign before the bridge. The result ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18, Judges 6:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed