Sermons on Splits:

Choose For Yourselves

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

Like Joshua I believe it is time for Pastors to make it clear to Christians in America that it’s time to choose whom they are going to serve!

Title: Choose For Yourself Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Date: 10/26/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Today is the last Sunday in our month long emphasis of “Praying 4 America,” but I hope you will continue to pray for our nation. We have a Presidential Election in 9 days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming The Sins Of Our Families Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 1, 2008

Our families sometimes leave us legacies of sin. God can help us stand up to this sin and overcome it.

Overcoming the sins of our families 1 Kings 15:9-15 In the brief story of Asa a string of family problems dominates. Yet Asa stands out as one of the kings who did what God wanted. He was not without problems of his own, but he was able to overcome his family’s influence and live a life pleasing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Kingdom Of Heaven - A Treasure Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

Thke 5th message in a series taken from texts unique to Matthew’s gospel. This one looks at 3 parables which together teach that the kingdom is a treasure to be sought.

Matthew’s Unique Message #5 The Kingdom of Heaven – A Treasure Matthew 13:44-45; 52; 25:14-30 CHCC: August 12, 2007 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of Matthew records 9 Parables of Jesus that no other Gospels record. All of those Parables tell about the Kingdom that Jesus, the Messiah, brought to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2011

How do you prepare for death or the Lord’s coming? Paul tell us how to prepare. 1- Rejoice in the Lord 2- Be gentle toward all 3- Trust the Lord in prayer

INTRO.- Preparation is important in all of life. ILL.- Some guy wrote: “One morning I went out to start car to go to church. Flat tire. Lucky I had a spare. I changed tire quickly and was on my way. I didn’t think to drop spare off to be fixed. I thought, "I’ll get around to it." Within ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Prayer And Prayer

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 2, 2012

The importance of prayer as taught and modeled by Jesus and His many disciples who have gone before us. -- 31 prayer quotes

Prayer, Prayer and Prayer Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 adfontes.djl@gmail.com 01-01-2012 SCIPTURE READING Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013

Cost of staying back! Will you be the one?

Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christians Disagree

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

Disagreements aren’t so bad. It’s when people become disagreeable that things get bad!

AUG 4 2013PM When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? Silly question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. We live in a world of discontent, and I really believe that most of it is the devil’s fault. He is a liar, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Greatly Loved!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012

Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich and how to have stress-free life’ rather than the Word of God.

You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s First Test: Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 3, 2013

Will you stop and settle this year or will you be obedient and bless others?

Video “Something New.” Are you ready for something new this year? My life has begun a new journey. After 34 years of waking up 5 days, a week and delivering bread there is no need to now. After 34 years of job security, I find myself more dependent on God than ever. A new journey has begun and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013

The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 4, 2014

When scripture refers to people as sheep, it may not be a compliment. See how the good shepherd watches over us and cares for us even when our actions are senseless.

The Good Shepherd March 30, 2014 Psalm 23 Rev. David J. Clark Late in my first year of college, I was working on a Bible research paper about the 23rd Psalm. What is all of this shepherd imagery about? I learned about how the shepherd took care of the sheep and the green pastures meant that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Palm Sunday: A Pre-Enactment Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2014

Palm Sunday sets the stage for Holy Week. More than that, it sets up in microcosm the grandest event of the end of the ages.

Palm Sunday is an essential part of the Easter experience, of the Resurrection experience. Without this day, we wouldn't have a foretaste of the Second Coming. Palm Sunday is a place to pause before entering into the inescapable whirlwind of Holy Week. And there is genuine cause to celebrate, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational