Sermons on Status Of Believers:

. God Is Omniscient Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God can see the future when we do His will, and He can see the future where we do not do His will. He can see the future where His name is honored through us, and the one where it is not.

Dr. Harold Bryson tells of the two boys who went to their pastor to request his advice on what they could do to help people. The pastor told them of a blind man who would love to have someone come and read the Bible to him. The man was delighted when the boys came and told him of their plan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

God In Omnipotent Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

If God has really created beings who can choose, then there is a multiplicity of power sources in the world. He can no longer then be the only cause for all that is. There are now other power sources who can cause things to be that He does not will to be.

It is a great paradox, but the fact is, the real test of omnipotence is what it can do when it limits itself, and gives up absolute and total control. Absolute and total control means the power is not shared with other being. All is just as you will, and there can be no freedom of choice made by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Are You A Church Builder?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

The work in Christ’s church will not get done in a hurry. We don’t even have a target date for completion. But this is what makes the difference for our church building: It’s the work of our Lord! It’s the church that Christ bought with his precious blood.

Are you a church builder? Do you see it as your responsibility to serve the church of Christ? To strengthen it, and to grow it? You should, because that’s the calling given to you by the Lord God! Sometimes we like to leave church-building work to the experts. We leave the physical aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22, Revelation 3:14-22, Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Praise keeps us power oriented, but lack of praise leads us to be problem oriented. When we do nothing but focus on problems we tend to be led downward to pessimism and discouragement.

Sometimes we take the wisest man in history too seriously. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun, and those who take this as the last word can become pessimistic. What is the point of being an explorer if there are no new continents to be discovered. The poles have both been reached, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The heart of depression is when God's face is hidden, and the heart of joy is when God's face is shining upon you.

I heard a pastor tell of his experience on a plane. The stewardess was explaining that the parents were to be sure and put on their oxygen mask before they put them on their children. This seemed so selfish, and there was a natural resistance to the idea. It went against the grain of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Taking New Ground

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 14, 2020

This sermon is about taking New Ground - Spiritually, Physically, Mentally and Socially. The intent is to help others discover ways in which they can take New Ground through the Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Discipline and Having a Yes Heart!

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18; Joshua 1:1-11; 1 Chronicles 4:10 Theme: Taking New Ground With God INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God Our Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Did you know that you can learn a lot and grow a lot from just reading, gleaning, meditating and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Genesis 13:14-18, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:29, Hebrews 4:12, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 8:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Gaal’s Call To Rebellion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2020

Gaal’s aim was not to regain Shechem's liberty, but instead, to change their tyrant: "O that this people were under my hand! What I would do!—I would remove Abimelech from his kingly office, and rid Shechem of him, and all the country round about, and indeed remove him out of the world.

Chapter 41 Gaal’s Call to Rebellion [Judges 9.26-9.29] Scripture: Judges 9:26-29 (KJV) 26 And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him. 27 And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You've Been Swallowed By A Fish Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2020

So, you've been swallowed by a fish. What next? This message looks at that scenario and offers solutions.

What’s the worst that could happen? It’s a question that we often ask ourselves, or at least it’s a question that I often ask myself, maybe you never ask yourself that question. Maybe I’m just strange. But what happens when it’s worse than you could have imagined? When you underestimated the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Judas: What Could Have Been

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered, “What could have been?” Imagine what could have been if Judas had not committed suicide! This sermon examines “what could have been” if Judas had repented and hanged himself.

Judas: What Could Have Been? Chuck Sligh April 11, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. The inspiration for this message was Den ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:45-50, Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prison Break

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

What we need to do when life gets overwhelming, when it comes in like a flood; is RAISE OUR PRAISE! Understand me when I tell you that Praise is permeated with Productive Power.

I. Nobody wants to go to prison willingly. Prison does not have the appeal of a Hilton, beach, or exotic location. I know by the reports that we hear of our prison systems running over that it must be the number one vacation destination in the world. It is evident that we are living in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26

"Walk It Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Is there anybody ready to “Walk it Out”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings. Ready to walk away from distractions and hindrances, ready to leave your comfort zone and people that have been weighing you down.

I. Unlikely Choice A. Here in Genesis 12 marks what many critical scholars call the “beginning of the redemptive drama of the restoration of humanity to our original purpose and divine intention” or as I like to call it a “turning point for man”. (Optional) 1. When you read the opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021

The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:8, Ecclesiastes 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Children Heal From Divorce

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father.

Introduction Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father. Marriage is sacred, a decree of God himself when he said, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Proverbs 23:26, Matthew 19:6, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. During the war, 15-20 mothers prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt together asking God to bring their sons home. God heard the prayers of these mothers and all 52 sons came home.

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. The photos of these soldiers were placed inside a church there in the small town. During the war, 15-20 mothers gathered around those pictures of these 52 soldiers during their time away. They prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist