Sermons on Spiritual Immaturity:

Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“passing The Test” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 18, 2015

James gives us some practical advice about how to pass through times of difficulty and testing.

The book of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter; a letter of instruction to be copied and passed around among the churches (v. 1). Many believe he was specifically addressing Jewish believers scattered from Jerusalem in the persecution following the stoning of Stephen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees All And Knows All, Especially Our Hunger

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 21, 2015

It is better for us to confess our sins before we are forced to do so by getting caught. When we do, the burden of guilt will not be able to limit our spiritual growth and our worship and prayers will not be hindered.

There is a program on the Investigation Discovery Channel called “I Almost Got Away with It”. The story of David and Bathsheba would be a perfect one for that show, especially the part where the prophet Nathan confronts David. David thought that he had committed the perfect crime by ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2015

When we grow we give glory to God.

Living In Light of His Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 13-14, 2015 Video: If Jesus Returned Today It’s good to be back from a two-week vacation. Actually, we didn’t really go anywhere. I know it’s hard to believe but we didn’t head to Wisconsin but instead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015

Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins,and He is also the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit who wants to give us power to be His witnesses.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #3: JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

Father's Day 2015

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2015

This is not, strictly speaking, a Father's Day message. It is about the confusion that has come into the family during this turbulent, chaotic, sinful time. The nuclear family is treated like some useless relic of ages past. What does the Bible say?

Father’s Day I remember on one Father’s Day we were visiting the church of Karenlee’s Uncle Jim. In SS class the teacher was expounding on Proverbs 22:6, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” And the main point the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Session One: The Celestial Showdown Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART ONE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session One: The Celestial Showdown Isaiah 46 (Bibles open for readings throughout the message) INTRO (Showed movie clip "300" and the section before battle where the warriors were told by King Leonidas to "SEARCH YOUR OWN SOUL" We are at war. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Decision Time Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus at the time of decision

Show Video Clip of John 7 JN 7:25 At that point some of the people of Jerusalem began to ask, "Isn't this the man they are trying to kill? 26 Here he is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying a word to him. Have the authorities really concluded that he is the Christ? 27 But we know where this ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christains Are Not Bound By Legalism Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

While Paul was in prison in Rome, Epaphras came too Paul as he needed Paul's help, he explained to Paul that some new doctrines were being taught in Colossi and were invading the church and creating problems.

#7~ Col.2:16-23~ CHRISTAINS ARE NOT BOUND BY LEGALIZISM~ 1-5-14 * Let's review just a little to do with of study. In 61a.d. - a devastating earthquake hit the area, destroying Colossae, Laodicea, and Heiropolis, probably just after Paul wrote his letters to the Christians of that area. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Corner

Contributed by William R Lutz on Mar 31, 2014

IN OUR CHRISTIANITY WE WERE CREATED TO HAVE DOMINION NOT TO BE DOMINATED

IT MEANS TO PASS A CRITICAL STATE OR POINT AND BEGIN TO SEE AND HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT.....WE AS THE CHURCH HAVE LOST HOPE TO TURN THE CORNER SO WE CARRY ON LIFE WITH A DOMINATED ATTITUDE......... BUT LOOK AT HOW AND WHY YOU WERE CREATED....... GENESIS 1:26-27- 26And God said, Let us make man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Keys To Fulfillment

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2014

Finding fulfillment happens in ways we might not expect. This message explores one of the servant King's last teachings...on servanthood.

7 Essential Question: Week 5 - What Brings Fulfillment? We’ve been looking at important questions for the past number of weeks. We’ve considered the truth that God meets us in the midst of our brokenness and sin, long before we start to get ourselves together, and he calls us to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014

Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Prayer For Difficult Times

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 22, 2014

"Mutual Prayer for Difficult Times" is an exposition of 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. There is a powerful dynamic that works when pastor and people pray for one another, when saints pray for one another.

MUTUAL PRAYER FOR DIFFICULT TIMES 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 In this brief letter to the young church at Thessalonica, Paul teaches about the last days or end times. There was confusion about the second coming of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul discusses the coming of the Lord to rapture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Myth 1-"I Can Do Whatever I Set My Mind To!"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2014

This sermon exams the statement: You can do/be whatever you set your mind to!

Mythbusters Matthew 19:26; Phil. 4:13 Title: “We can do whatever we set our minds to!” Introduction: Show Coleman video. We have all heard motivational speech about the power of human will! The strength of the mind! “Don’t let anyone tell you –you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Works Life Cancer & Is Just As Deadly

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 17, 2014

This sermon looks at how pride creeps into the lives of believers and a church and kdestroys God's plans for their lives.

“It Works Like Cancer, Is Just As Deadly, And Takes You To ICU” 2/9/14 2 Chronicles 26:1-16 Philippians 2:1-18 We are in week 3 of “From Triage To Transformation.” Do you want to get well.” Pastor Toby preached on the Crisis that leads us to get help. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed