Sermons on Stand Firm In Faith:

Rethink

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our ministry

I remember the months leading up to the time when I entered into the US Air Force, I was spending every day working out. I was not in the best shape of my life but I also wasn't far from where I needed to be either. There were three main requirements for our physical endurance. We all had to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Soil Of Mother Emanuel

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 24, 2015

This sermon reflects on the response of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC to the killings that took place June 17. It shows the power of grace and forgiveness.

The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones along the path, where the word is sown: when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word that is sown in them. 16 And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Where The Lost Boys Go"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2015

A sermon about reaching out to young people.

"Where the Lost Boys Go" Mark 5:1-20 I was helping someone get some food from our small food pantry this past week. We got to talking and I encouraged her to come to church. She replied, "I really should go. Maybe I'll come some day." I asked her: "What stops you from coming?" She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

We Speak Of A Savior Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

More like a Bible study from 1, 2 Timothy and Titus (material adapted from the North American Christian Convention Bible study by JK Jones)

HoHum: Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror of its sinking, and I heard, even more dreadful, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Cherished By God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To prove that in the Bible we are all Hobab's (cherished by GOD) and Reuel (friend of GOD) for we live in a better covenant than Moses. GOD speaks to us directly and mouth to mouth through His WORDS. Hobab is the name of my pet cat, whenever I call her.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cherished by GOD? Yes. Numbers 10:29 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that in the Bible we are all Hobab's (cherished by GOD) and Reuel (friend of GOD) for we live in a better covenant than Moses. GOD speaks to us directly and mouth to mouth ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

A scarlet thread runs through the Bible teaching this most central truth that there is power in the blood of the Lamb of God. Redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, accessibility, and victory through His blood for those who receive His sovereign grace.

The Power of the Blood 1 Peter 1:18-23 Many like the French philosopher Voltaire and President John Adams are critical of biblical Christianity calling it a “bloody religion” or "a religion of gore" because of its teachings and emphasis on the power of the blood of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Filled Jars Empty People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2014

The familiar story of Jesus Turning the Water into Wine. But what was he really trying to teach us today?

“Filled Jars Empty People” “Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” John 2.1-11 Pastor’s pledge. “This being a familiar text it relies heavily on the works of a host of others. May their ...read more

Scripture: John 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wwjd?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2014

A sermon about adopting the attitude of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-13 "WWJD?" Back in 1989, a youth group created the acronym WWJD? The idea caught on and some advertisers made some serious money on the concept. By the 1990's just about everyone was familiar with WWJD? Bumper-stickers, Bible covers, tee-shirts, jewelry, and more came out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Questionable Judgment Day Plans Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 8, 2014

This message looks at three iffy Judgment Day plans and then how to be confident in what God has revealed.

WHAT ARE OUR JUDGMENT DAY PLANS? - Hebrews 9:27 tells us that everyone will be judged by God. - This is something that we all intrinsically know: there needs to accountability for what we’ve done in this life. - So many things are left undone by this life in terms of justice that there has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

God Directs

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 12, 2014

God wants to direct His people to where He wants them to be. Keep the Lord before you continually. Trust that God knows what He is doing, even when we don't.

How do you survive in the wilderness? You need food and water, you need to stay warm at night and cool in the day. • God provided all that! Daily manna from the sky, water from the rock, pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. • God is the reason why they survived the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014

What does the Bible say about the coming events of Christ return? How can we be ready when He returns?

The coming of the Lord Luke chapter 17:20-17:37 Introduction- This week we continue to look at the parables of Jesus. What better way to see what is important than to learn from the Master Himself. Jesus addresses the Pharisee’s and instructs the disciples on the kingdom of God and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Childhood Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New In Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2014

A high level of excitement sets in when you anticipate and then finally get something new. As I thought about getting something new, I wondered to myself how many of us get equally excited about obtaining a new life in Christ.

New In Christ (TLC 11/16/02) If you have your bibles, turn to 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Let me start off by saying that there are a lot of people that are trying to be new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Wind Blew Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

“The Day of Pentecost, pt. 2 by Acts 2:1-2:4 A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. They villagers loved so much that it soon became an idol, so they built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. However, the house kept the sun away from the sundial and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist