Sermons on Spiritual Sacrifices:

Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020

Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:5, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Salvation is free and it's free to anyone

Luke 7:1-10 There was an old man on his deathbed and he knew the end was near. His nurse, his wife, his daughter and his two sons were with him. He asked for two witnesses to be present and a camcorder be in place so he could record his last wishes, and when all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017

A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

Hosting Jesus, The Vip (Luke 7:36-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

One host fails, but another rises up, and gives Jesus the welcome he deserves. The passage is an illustration of how and why people tripped on Jesus (Luke 7:31-35).

One of the things we've talked about several times in the gospel of Luke, is the idea of God "visiting" his people. That's a big part of today's message, so let's read Luke 1:68, to get us off on the right foot: I'll read from the RSV (and here, the translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:31-35

The Meek Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 32:9, Titus 3:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

He...is...risen!!!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection story is capture in three words, "He Is Risen". The best news the world has ever heard came out of a cemetery, "He is risen!!! He is alive"!!!

Turn in your Bibles to Luke 24. The resurrection story is capture in three words, "He Is Risen". Christianity rises or falls on the resurrection story. If Christ did not rise from the dead, our faith is a colossal hoax, an absolute fraud. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, our songs and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Fear Bad Fear - Mark 4:35-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Faith is a matter of what you do while the storm is still raging. Letting your feelings drive your response rather than faith is cowardice and will cause you to doubt his power or his love.

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 16, 2022

The message is all about 'the why' and 'the how' in obeying God's command to encourage one another.

Parakaleo, Encouraging One Another One Another week 4 OKAY – welcome to week 4 of our series, “One Another, Doing Church Together.” UNDERSTAND IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Kingdom? Kids’ Stuff! - Mark 10:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

Like any exclusive club, the kingdom of God has entrance requirements that exclude most people. This message shows how you can know if you are in or out, and what the implications are for your daily life.

Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Why Doesn't God Seem Fair? Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 1 of series on Habakkuk

Why Doesn’t God Seem Fair? HABAKKUK #1 Maybe you’ve noticed that there are so many questions in life that are difficult to answer. I mean, think about it. Why do they say that an alarm clock is going off, when it’s really coming on? That kind of bothers me. Why do they say ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational