Sermons on Sparrow:

"The Prayer That Changes Everything"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

One little boy prayed, Lord take care of my daddy and my mommy and my sister and my brother and my doggy and me. And Oh, please take care of yourself, God. Cause if anything happens to you we’re all gonna be in TROUBLE.

“The Prayer that Changes Everything” James 5:13-20 This morning I want to talk to you about a word that none of us like to hear. Trouble. .For some of us we might say that TROUBLE seems to be around every corner. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2017

Conflicts often arise when people forget who's in charge. So, who is in charge and how should we use that knowledge in how we respond to our earthly authorities?

OPEN: August 1994, as a Korean Air jet plane was landing it skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade. There were 160 passengers on board and just before the plane exploded into flames they all escaped to safety. What was the cause of the accident? According to news ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait Only Upon God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2014

See what it means to wait upon God. We define in Scripture, see how David waited upon God, and how correct waiting creates positive expectations.

WAIT ONLY UPON GOD Psalm 62:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ARREST 1. Even if you’re a person in authority, it always pays to listen to what people have to say. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. 3. "But officer." the man began, "I can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Day

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 11, 2012

Examines signs to look for that God has changed your life.

THIS IS THE DAY Isaiah 12 11/12 - Isaiah 12:1-6 We all have days that we look forward to. Some days are monumental and life changing like the day you married. Some you look forward to for years, like graduation. Some you never expected to have to look forward to. I imagine some in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Your Grandpa Opened Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 3, 2013

Is there a such thing as generational curses? Are sins visited to the 3rd and 4th generation or longer? A message on the superior power of grace.

The Door Your Grandpa Opened Ex 34:6 Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; Ex 34:7 who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweaty Devotion

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 13:1-17, Title: Sweaty Devotion, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/17/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Cleaning up my dog’s vomit, maybe even having Buddy come in on the stage with me. B. Background to passage: The public ministry in the sense of preaching, teaching, and miracles in over. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Bless The Lord At All Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2019

David discovered the power of praise, that it can usher you into the presence of the Lord, give you heavenly vision, lift you from your troubles, and triggers the supernatural. Praise is defined and types of praise discussed.

I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES Ps. 34:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man from the city bought a farm and saw a beautiful horse on another guy’s farm. He bargained with the farmer, an old deacon, and the farmer finally sold him the horse. 2. The city man jumped on the horse and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worry? That’s For The Birds!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2019

Birds and flowers are two of the small creations Jesus cites as examples of God's care and provision. His idea is, "If God cares about them, how much more does He care about you?" So why are we worrying?

WORRY? THAT’S FOR THE BIRDS! Matt. 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, "What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unlikely Best Friend

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

MAN’S UNLIKELIEST BEST FRIEND (LUKE 19:28-40) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Pray?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022

Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow The Leader Series Pt.3 "Something For Your Journey Now” Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

As kids we played follow the leader. As Children of God, who are you following?

This series is something of a refresher course in “Salvation 101”, we are going back to the basics of where we started. Just like anything else in our lives we need reminders and refreshers to help us regain our bearings. The Bible says that we are to “renew our minds”, there are times in our walk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 10:3-12

The Hunchback

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2022

Many people are emotionally crippled and don't even realize it. Jesus saw a woman's suffering and showed the compassion of God by healing her. He called her to Himself. God is still the healer today! Ends with a modern healing story.

THE HUNCHBACK Luke 13:10-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. While taking a law class in personal injury litigation, I got into a car accident and had to wear a cervical collar. Two weeks later, I tripped over a wire and ended up on crutches. 2. When I hobbled into class shortly after these mishaps, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020

There is no shortage of God’s power, might, and strength. Our way is not hidden from Him. He has not forgotten about us. He will make His strength available to us, if we but trust Him. AND WAIT.

Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength. This past week we experimented here at the church with livestreaming on our church Facebook page. I’m not sure if you saw that post. We are learning how to film the service LIVE when we finally do come back to church for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Passion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Christians have used the word so often for evil that it is hard to accept the reality that you can also be passionate for good. It is Biblical and Christlike to lust for the pleasure of those things that are pleasing to God.

Jesus said in Luke 22:15, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Jesus used the same word used all through the New Testament for lust to describe His passionate desire to eat the final Passover with His disciples. He had a passion for the Passover. Paul ...read more

Give God A Hand, Reaching Out To The Fulness Of Christ

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

This day and age we need to stretch forth our hands onto God; for there is a battle going on between the children of God and son of perdition that is Satan.

Intro: Today church I want to talk to you about giving God a hand. This day and age we need to stretch forth our hands onto God; for there is a battle going on between the children of God and son of perdition that is Satan. Church I know that we are in the midst of war for our souls; Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24