Sermons on Sparks:

Satan Made Me Do It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 21: 1 – 30

1 Chronicles 21: 1 – 30 Satan made me do it 21 Now Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the people, “Go, number Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and bring the number of them to me that I may know it.” 3 And Joab answered, “May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rev'd Up Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus!

Series: Rev’d Up Thesis of Series: We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Key ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah And Barak Are Called Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 25, 2018

After the death of Ehud the eighty-year period of rest came to an end, and the Israelites once more sinned against God.

Chapter 15 Deborah and Barak Are Called [Judges 4:1–11] Scripture 1And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead. 2And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cover All My Bases Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 17: 1 – 34

Acts 17: 1 – 34 Cover All My Bases 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The New Year Holds Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2017

The desperate times in which we live provides some of the greatest opportunities to advance the Faith. Now is the time for the faithful to seize the initiative and push back against the night.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] “X-rays will prove to be a hoax!” So said Lord Kelvin, president of the Royal Society, in 1883. “Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship And Communication Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 11, 2013

If you want a marriage to be endearing and enduring, friendship has to be the core basis of it.

Introduction: I sent you out last weekend with the assignment to ask significant relationships in your life, “What can I do to serve you?” I’ve heard some great stories… One guy told me he asked his boss and got assigned overtime and was not too happy about it. The best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Do This! James 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we have to not show favoritism to others, we must have faith with action and by all means guard our tongues.

Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of Let’s Do this pt 1! What did we learn last week? 1. We need to be like James and do this by being men and women of prayer. a. We need to have nicknames like “Old Camel Knees”. b. We need to understand what prayer will do for us: i. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 22, 2013

Are You A Wise Guy, the 4th installment from the book of James series, this passage still has some gaps in it with the Illustration etc but you will find the outline workable. James is all about wisdom and a good life in this passage.

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus' half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Have You Reached The Age Of Accountability? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Bible teaches we are sinners by nature from when we are born, but we also become sinners by choice when we choose to break the rules and that's when we are held accountable.

INTRODUCTION Have you reached the age of accountability? As you are reading through Romans, and as we’re doing it verse after verse, sometimes it gets a little confusing because we forget that the apostle Paul is like a brilliant attorney and he’s developing an argument, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Religious–but Lost! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What’s wrong with being religious? Nothing, as long as it does not become a substitute for knowing Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION You know America loves to take polls and surveys. It seems our nation’s leaders are more in tune with the polls and the surveys than they are in doing what is right and moral and just. Isn’t it interesting though that one recent survey determined 58% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God, Is It Possible? Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Sep 2, 2014

Let's stop asking God "Is it possible?" and start believe "it is possible!"

Dangerous Prayers Part 9, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. We are finishing up our series on dangerous prayers, and I've got to say that I think this has been a great series. We always go into the summer series not knowing exactly how it will turn out. We're kind of, all right, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transmitting A Legacy Of Righteousness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011

2 of 2. Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. But How are we to transmit such a legacy? A device for transmitting a legacy of righteousness is my...

TRANSMITTING A LEGACY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS—II —Genesis 4:26—5:1-32 Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. How are we to transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny? 4 devices for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 26 - What Does Trusting In Christ In Difficult Times Look Like? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 12, 2011

What does trusting in Christ look like? What difference does it make if I give my life to Christ? Isaac is a believer. His brother Esau is not. We can learn a lot from their journey in Genesis 26.

Genesis 26 - WHAT DOES TRUSTING IN CHRIST IN DIFFICULT TIMES LOOK LIKE? 1. Genesis 26:1 - MY WANTS WILL LINE UP WITH GOD’S DESIRES GOD RIDES A MOUNTAIN BIKE She has no money or likelihood of obtaining the $500 needed for its purchase, but my daughter Rachel sees a beautiful green bicycle with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2011

The prophet Malachi disclosed the importance of godly fathers to every aspect of mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. What makes them so vital? Godly Fathers are vital for...

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS—I—Malachi 3:13—4:6 Attention/Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, en themselves have reached a point where they believe that they are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist