Sermons on Status Of Believers:

Seven Things You Can Become That...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015

"Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 12:5-8, John 1:41-42, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015

"Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29, Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 20, 2015

All of humanity needs someone who knows and willl encourage us...day in and day out!! Is there anyone who really knows us? God Does! Is there anyone who really understands us? God Does! Is there anyone who really cares about us? God Does!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! This great Hymn of the church was written by Thomas Chisholm. He did not write this hymn because of something great, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Side Of The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 23, 2015

Heart, head and hands... these three areas are all covered in the greatest commandment as formational for God's people.

Next week we will be having a combined service here, followed by a fellowship lunch and ministry fair down in the fellowship hall. This is a golden opportunity for us to hear from our deacons who lead various ministries here and join with them by taking part in one or more of the ministries of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God, Introduction And Old Testament View Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 26, 2015

We begin a survey of the Bible searching for the Kingdom of God. First, background is laid in the Old Testament.

1 . LAYING THE GROUNDWORK A. Why such a study? Psalm 45:1 is my verse now: "My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King (and His Kingdom); my tongue is the pen of a ready writer!" When was the last time you prayed “Thy kingdom come”? What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Graduations: Moving Up!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 27, 2015

Life is full of stages. Time, outside forces, our own maturing nature forces us to move on.Young people, the first thing you need to get right in life starting independence, your priority, is to learn to seek God, fear God, and live only by His standards.

Graduations: Moving Up! Kelly Durant 5-31-15 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 2. How many of you have seen a toddler scream when the parents are trying to put it into the stroller? Once a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reoad Less Travelled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

the narrow way is a much harder and more difficult to travel. It is unpaved, covered with rocks and gravel and filled with potholes. It requires commitment, determination, discipline, control, and self-denial.

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 I had just flown back home from attending a class for my Doctorate in Pasadena, CA. The week was filled with long days and short nights. I had an early morning flight and then flew most of the day. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. Yet I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Gather Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we grater for worship, Bible study and fellowship each week

Gather There’s a small-town church in upstate New York who had the same priest for over 35 years.
He was loved by the church and the community.
After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest just out of seminary who had a great desire to do well.
After several weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Sabbath Healing At The Pool Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2015

The miracle of the man who had been lame for 38 years has many unique and unusual aspects; One is the question which Jesus asks him: "Do you want to be healed?" What would your answer be?

5 31 15 The Sabbath Healing at the Pool John 5:1-18 When you are sick for a long time, what is your hope? I want to get well; if you are a person of prayer, you would be praying for good health. If you were paralyzed for 38 years, would you have lost hope of ever walking again? The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The First And Greatest Prophecy Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015

The study of Prophecy begins in Genesis, not Revelation. Genesis 3:15 outlines God's plan to Redeem the world now marred by sin, and to destroy Satan, the origin of sin.

Today we will begin a series that will study Biblical prophecy from the beginning to the end. We will be starting in Genesis and concluding in Revelation, studying the most significant biblical prophecies in the order in which they were revealed in Scripture. The reason for this study this summer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Passes By

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 13, 2015

A sermon examining the miracles that happen when Jesus comes on the scene!

When Jesus Passes By Luke 17:11-19 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ George Jones' career began in the 1950's and for decades he enjoyed great success professionally. But it is well documented that he had great struggles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

5 Certainties In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 13 Passage: 1 John 3:11-15 Title: 5 Certainties in the Christian Life Focus: Christian Living LAST WEEK: Question: Which Father are you following? Heavenly Father (Choosing light) or Satan (Choosing darkness)? Your actions either point to God or Satan. OPENING QUOTE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Nothing Goes In And Nothing Comes Out

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Jericho was an impediment to Israel's inheritance. It was the symbol of the enemy¡¦s strength and power. It had a reputation for being indestructible. Yet God said: ¡§Go Take it.¡¨ Faith will make others laugh at you. Yet it is the beginning of exploits.

WHEN NOTHING GOES IN AND NOTHING COMES OUT... 1. Joshua 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ¡§Are you for us or for our enemies?¡¨ 14 ¡§Neither,¡¨ he replied, ¡§but as commander ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Setting A Peacemaker Pace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2016

God's promises make it so that we don't have to cut others off to get ahead. We already have heaven so we can afford to be generous to others.

We’ve all seen those drivers—the ones that keep changing lanes because they believe this will catapult them ahead of traffic so they arrive at their destination a whole two minutes faster! These lane weavers put others at risk because of their self-centered drive to get ahead. Not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Prodigal Son' [part Six]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Did Jesus resort to using allegory as a clever ruse so as to keep things hidden? On the contrary! Jesus resorted to using parables so that the listener could better understand “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” [Matthew 13:11].

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 6, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11-32 [NET] The scriptures tell us that on one occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed