Sermons on Source Of Power:

The Burden Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus says, happy are those who take following me seriously enough to bear the burden of the cross. Take up the cross and follow me Jesus said, and His demand is still the same today, and the promise is still the same, that those who suffer with Christ shall also reign with Him.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A heavy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Getting Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 8, 2021

4 Keys from the book of Nehemiah on how to get out of a rut. The Jews had stalled on building the walls around their city for 87 years. 4 Keys he employed: 1. Water the Ground, 2. See with fresh eyes, 3. A promise to fight by, 4. Tokens of God's favor

Getting Out of A Rut PPT 1 Message Title Today we are going to use the story of the book of Nehemiah to talk about getting out of a Rut. If you remember the Jews had started worshipping idols, God punished them by having the Babylonians overrun them and take most of them to Babylon as slaves. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Daniel 9:25, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

#40 Stumbling Blocks And Hell Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 9, 2021

In Mark 9:42-48 Jesus addresses two dangers: Being a stumbling block and letting things of this world keep us from coming to Christ.

Stumbling Blocks and Hell Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 7, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Paul cannot thank God enough for the blessings and joys of the victorious Christian life. It is a life where the enemies of the cross are defeated, and the captives of darkness are being led out into the light by Christ the conquering King, as He rides in His triumphal train.

The comedian Joe E. Brown lost his son in World War II. Captain Don Brown was a handsome and healthy strong boy with a quick mind and a flair for leadership. He was student president at UCLA, and student Colonel of ROTC. He was an ideal boy, and as far as father was concerned, the sun rose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Heaven’s Healing Hand

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 14, 2021

Divine healing is not all about becoming well, nor is it becoming what we were, rather it is becoming what God intends for us to be. Today's study looks at the healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, and then how God goes about healing us today.

Heaven’s Healing Hand ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0DaDQxJEog I don’t know if you’re like me, hopefully not, because then I’d have to seriously pray for you. But whenever I go places, like the supermarket or around town, I always look at those around me, and while people are adept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3, John 5:6-15, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Mar 17, 2021

Many of us concern ourselves with the outward approach to sin, but are attitudes have not changed. Well, attitude counts tremendously in our walk with the Lord.

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter-A Daring Disciple Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Peter dared to do what the others never dreamed of doing. Safety first was their motto. But Peter was an impulsive risk taker, and his impulse in this very unusual setting was to step out onto the water.

Back in 1959 Ford Motor Company admitted they made a big mistake in making the Edsel. It cost 250 million to bring it to market, and they lost 200 million during the 2 and 1/2 years they produced it. It was the number one lemon in the history of the U. S. auto industry. But smart owners turned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Secular Salvation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Secular salvation gets nobody into heaven, but it is often the stepping-stone on the way to eternal salvation. Every time we experience secular salvation we are given the opportunity to do for Christ what we could not do if we were not so spared

My father used to say that he had a piece of meat that was so tough it was like trying to eat shoe leather. I doubt that he ever knew that there was a time when Americans actually ate shoe leather. It was back in the year 1610 in the first English settlement called the Virginia Colony. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-32

Love Reigns Over My Past (2 Corinthians 5:15-21) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 21, 2021

Jesus’ death and resurrection proves He can rule over everything. Even your biggest mistakes.

[adapted from Sermon Central’s “Love Reigns” sermon kit] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5. We begin a new series this morning called “Love Reigns.” Between now and Easter, we are going to talk about how love reigns over our past, our present, and our future. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal City: A Real Place? What Will It Be Like?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Is there really life after death? Or is this life all there is? It's a question that we ignore, we toss aside, and eventually ponder. It's a question that draws out fear and emotional outrage. It's a question that affects how we live and what we live for.

Is there really life after death? Or is this life all there is? It's a question that we ignore, we toss aside, and eventually ponder. It's a question that draws out fear and emotional outrage. It's a question that affects how we live and what we live for. Could there really be an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-17, Revelation 22:10-11, Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Universal Tool Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

You are only truly one with Jesus when you eat with Him. You are only truly one with anyone by means of eating with them. It was by means of food and eating that Joseph worked out reconciliation with his brothers.

Life revolves around eating, for where there is no eating there is no life. Our vacation made us all the more aware of this obvious truth, for everyday we had to make decisions about where we would eat. In Fort Lauderdale where we stayed there is a place to eat every few feet, and along the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:24-34

Palm Sunday: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 24, 2021

There are important truths for us sprinkled in this passage that I don’t want us to miss… especially as we direct our hearts towards the events of Jesus’ last week and what we focus on at Easter.

PALM SUNDAY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? MATTHEW 21:1-11 #PalmSunday2021 INTRODUCTION… PALM SUNDAY This week is Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the Sunday where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem, often called the ‘Triumphal Entry’ which begins the last week of Jesus’ life. He enters Jerusalem on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

"Hereby we do know that we do know Him." John is saying, not only can we know God, but we can know that we know Him, and it is this knowing that we know that is called assurance.

Storms had ravaged the ships; the Pinta had lost her rudder; the food was getting wormy, and the crew was threatening mutiny. Conditions could hardly have been worse, for there was darkness, danger, hunger, panic, and exhaustion. All of these stared them in the face, and yet the Admiral of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3

Let's Play Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The angels played a major role in the Christmas story. They announced the birth of Christ to both Mary and Joseph, and helped them work out the complexities of the virgin birth. Angels announced His birth to the shepherds and sang the first Christmas song--Glory to God in The Highest.

The secular world has fallen in love with angels. Angels have become so popular in our culture that any book or movie on angels becomes an instant success. Two of the popular TV programs are about angels. Touched By An Angel, features an Irish angel who goes about helping people out of life's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38