Sermons on Stand Together:

"A Great Number Of People, Blind..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2005

Start with what you can do; don’t stop because of what you can’t do. Bartimaeus is our best example. Let’s examine it together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 OLD KINGS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219 (audio tape free unpon request) INTRODUCTION On this final journey to Jerusalem Jesus went through the city of Jericho. The name Jericho has an intresting meaning, "to smell.." It may have been given that unual name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Back Now! Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

The key to breaking the cycle of behavior in our life is turning to God in our crisis moment. When we break, He is the only one that can put us back together.

Break the Cycle: Turn Back Now! Text: Judges 16:20 Bug Idea: Time and again, we find ourselves in the same state of brokenness. The ironic thing is that we are given opportunity after opportunity to turn back before we slide any further. The story of Samson shows us how ignoring red flags leads ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Why is Scripture foundational for everything we do. Every time we come together, we read the word and hear it proclaimed. Why is the Word of God so critical to us?

Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Family Lessons From An Imperfect Family

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 21, 2017

From personal experience, I know that our family flourishes only by the Grace of God and nothing else. It is only by Love that the family unit stays together. How about you?

Family If you had the power of knowing the number of hairs on my head, you would notice that this week I have significantly lesser number of hairs. The reason is that I have been pulling out my hair ever since Pastor announced that this month’s theme is Family. Last week, Rev Appu spoke about the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

‘One heart and one mind’ – was their motto and goal. Dr. Luke described the life of the community with the expression of the were together. Read further to know the life of first-century church life.

Acts 4: 32-37 Reactions of the Believers 4: 32-33 Graceful Community 4: 34-35 Sharing Community 4:36-37 Sacrificing Community Acts 4:32 Sharing Community The first-century believers had enjoyed the goodness of God. They had oneness of heart, and there was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Law, Scribes, And Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

it is not wise to debate with Jesus about laws and truths that He has put together.Let's look at the truths He gives us in Loveing God and loving others.

The law, Scribes, and Jesus Mark 12:28-34 Nothing will drive us to prayer like sensing a need and knowing that God is the only one who can fix it- Church let’s pray- Prayer- Good morning Jesus! We have come with a heart filled with excitement, we have come with a heart of expectation…okay Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From Disney: Finding God In Stories We Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Many Disney stories highlight the theme of hope and redemption. Let's embark on a magical journey together to uncover spiritual truths and biblical principles that resonate with our faith.

Lessons from Disney: Finding God in Stories We Love Introduction Today, I want to explore a unique and exciting topic: "What Disney can teach us about God." Disney movies have captivated audiences for generations with their timeless stories, memorable characters, and powerful messages. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, John 15:13, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

Victory Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2024

We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and praise together. St. Augustine said, “He who sings prays twice.”

Victory of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-34 Introduction 1. “Praise is prophetic power...to change your circumstances and to lift your burdens. Worship is like a victory cry before the victory.” -Gerald Mullins 2. We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024

These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Engagement Sermon

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 28, 2026

Today we are not only celebrating a betrothal, we are celebrating a divine joining. When God joins two lives, He does not join them to struggle alone, but to flourish together

JOINED BY GOD, DESTINED TO FLOURISH” Psalm 128:1–4 1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,     who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;     blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Choices Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012

God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos And The Truth

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 2, 2019

Having ambition is good but when you use it to stand well in the sight of others and greed is in your heart, that ambition added with greed can lead to deceit and hypocrisy.

The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos and The Truth Acts 5:1-11 Text v. 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Nothing infuriates us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Luke 6:48 Enabled Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2011

We are enabled to do mission. The foundation we ahve in Christ is firm we will stand, using what he has given us to do his will.

Luke 6:48 Enabled I’m starting this wee spiel with a definition Stewardship: Historically, stewardship was the responsibility given to household servants to bring food and drinks to a castle dining hall. The term was then expanded to indicate a household employee’s responsibility for managing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48

Denomination: Salvation Army