Sermons on Straddling The Fence:

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020

This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Warrior Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2020

To overcome the forces of evil in your own life, believe that Jesus has already won the war and boldly declare your allegiance to Him.

Just a little over a year ago (May 2019), Police in western Germany say divine intervention saved a speeding driver from getting a ticket. That’s because a pigeon photobombed a traffic enforcement camera at just the right moment. Just as the radar clocked the driver at 54 km/h in a 30km/h zone and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Ephesians 6:12, 1 John 2:1, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2020

Psalm 23:1-6 shows us the Lord's provision for his people.

Scripture On Sunday, March 22, 2020, we started having Virtual Fellowship Services using Zoom videoconferencing. On that Sunday, I said that I was going to suspend my series on “The Life of David” and begin a series of meditations that I called, “Hope in Troubled Times.” This is the last in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"who Was That Masked Man?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2019

Jesus came to earth as "God incognito" and many never recognized him.

We all probably at one time or another have seen the old TV show “The Lone Ranger.” He always rode in on that great white steed “Silver” accompanied by his faithful sidekick “Tonto.” He’d ride into town ready to deal with the “Do-Badders.” Of course his identity was perfectly camouflaged by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 5) Lucifer's Exaltation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Discussion of Lucifer, His Creation, His Exaltation

2. Angels named a. Michael -- Archangel (chief) Dan. 10:13 “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” Who is Michael, specifically? (David Guzik) (1) ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed For Significance

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 25, 2018

This sermon looks at the transformation process and the story of David and Saul, and if we want to be transformed towards significance what we need to do.

Transformed for Significance After three generations of living in the back country with no contact to the outside world, a father decided it was about time they saw what had become of the world. They finally came to the big city where they saw buildings so tall that they quickly became ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Losing Our Grip On Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 10 in our Galatians series focusing on our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Loosing our Grip on Grace” I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 1. Faith Argued by clarifying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

True Success Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 9, 2018

By faith, abound in triumph, abide in trials, and be approved in time.

In Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller writes: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learn To Ride The Wind...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2018

Many plan on walking on water, but they refuse to build a bridge. Get real. More! There is more than just surface relationships. God desires us to growth and develop into His Plan...

LEARN TO RIDE THE WIND! ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-23, 2 Peter 2:9, Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tree And Its Fruit (Teaching)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2019

“A Tree and its Fruit” – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Quote: "Remember God wants spiritual fruits and not religious nuts!" Quote: • Dr. Martin Kaonga, • Director of Science & Conservation for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Brethren

A Tree And Its Fruit (Harvest).

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 29, 2019

“A Tree and its Fruit” (Harvest Talk) – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Ill: Tree Trivia/seven tree facts: • (1). There are approximately three trillion trees on planet earth. • Yet, 5 billion of those trees are cut down each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Brethren

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2019

3 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD/PARENTHOOD-III—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Morning March: A young man writes that he was a new recruit & in Army basic training. One requirement was a demanding 12-mile march. He said, ‘We got started at 5 a.m. & were pumped up for the trek.’ ‘An hour ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019

Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:30-72, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intentional Pursuit Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 18, 2019

The topic for this message is all about seeking God. The Magi, the shepherds and Simeon and Anna are used as examples of the different ways people found God. While certainly it fits during the Christmas season it could be preached anytime during the year.

INTRODUCTION: (“Seek” Video from sermonspice.com = 1:45) You know, again and again in scripture we find that God reveals himself to those who seek after Him. In fact, God seems to say that there is joy and pleasure in the search for Him. Psalm 70:4: “May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-18, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Your Walk With God–a Sermon Based On Enoch

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Both Enoch and Eve walked with God. But they have very different results. What can we learn about the walk of Enoch

There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase. A word-for-word translation attempts to translate each Hebrew or Greek word into a corresponding English word. However, some consider a word-for-word translation harder to understand, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 5:25, Hebrews 11:5, Amos 3:3, Genesis 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God