Sermons on Stride:

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 13

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE (2 SAMUEL 18:1-17) I love sports. I took to soccer, ping-pong and badminton in my younger days, and basketball and tennis in my 30s. There was no moving object I did not like. By the time I was 35, my knees couldn’t withstand the onslaught anymore. One morning my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Love

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

God of Wonders, Pt. 6

GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Carnal Christian

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Mar 30, 2008

I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians; this sermon discusses the latter.

“Carnal Christian” 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re going to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Truth And Nothing But The Truth!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2015

To focus on the liberating action of truth vis-a-vis three Christian doctrines of Justification, Sanctification and Glorification!!!

TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”-John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: *other

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 21, 2018

Today's Sermon looks at the topic of unbelief or doubts from the story of the father of the demon possessed son.

Help My Unbelief Mark 9:24 Background After Jesus’s return from the Mount of Transfiguration, He is met by His disciples and what would seem like a mob. What happened is that a father brought to Jesus his son to be healed saying, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

10. The Question Of Natural Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Dark forces in opposition to God ruled the natural world outside the Garden of Eden

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 10 – THE QUESTION OF NATURAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28, Acts 10:38, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lord's Prayer - His Provision Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Provision 5/13/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Being it’s Mother’s Day let’s begin this AM w/ a few things that come from the mouths of our children: After sitting in big church one Sunday AM, little Johnny sobbed all the way home. Frustrated she couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Truth!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 18, 2015

Focussing on how truth liberates one from shackles imposed by lies!!!

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUTH !!! Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”-John 8:31-32 Nothing quite like a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: *other

A Starter Or A Finisher

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 22, 2017

This message is based on Philippians 3:13 where Paul describes someone running in a race and actually finishing it. The idea coming from this message is that we are all running in a sprint individually that we must complete in order to run in the relay.

A Starter Or A Finisher Scriptures: Genesis 19:17,24-26; Philippians 3:13; Matthew 24:5-13 Two weeks ago, before the ice storm last week, I told you that I was pressing on. I was pressing on regardless of my past failures and missed opportunities. I told you that once Jesus laid a hold on me I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't! But If You Do...

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 13, 2015

Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are daily being conformed to his image... but when we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace.

Title: Don’t! But if you do… Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Thesis: Our aim is to live a Christ-like life in which we are being conformed to his image daily... but if we fail we are assured of God's continuing grace in Jesus. Introduction This is the Second Sunday of Easter. We recently ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand In The Gap: Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Sermon on Sexual Sin in the Church

Two weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Gospel Of Adversity !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014

With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013

The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Motley Crew, In Chains

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008

Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist