Sermons on Strings:

Good As Your Word

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010

God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Breakthrough: The Power Of Praise

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2010

There is a power in praise that can set you free from prisons and bondages, and bring you victory over all of the troubles and problems in your life!

WORSHIP BREAKTHROUGH: THE POWER OF PRAISE OPENING TEXT: “They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn't escape. So he took no chances but put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks. Around midnight, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, 2 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: *other

Famous Amos Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011

Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

"Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 25, 2008

Simple undiluted gospel message.

JOHN 10:9.I AM THE DOOR IF ANYONE ENTERS BY ME HE WILL BE SAVED HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED THROUGH THE KEY HOLE... ITS THAT TV PROGRAMME WHERE LLOYD GROSSMAN TAKES THE VIEWERS THROUGH A DOOR AND INTO A CELEBRITIES HOUSE WHERE HE METICULOUSLY SHOWS YOU AROUND AND POINTS OUT CERTAIN OBJECTS AROUND THE ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Autopsy Of An Affair Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

How did a godly man like David wind up in sexual sin? Let’s analyze how it happened so we can be forewarned against it in our own lives.

1. Illus. of flu epidemic • Few years back a particularly potent strain of flu made its way here. • Seems like everybody in our church had it. Just when one family member would start getting over it, another would contract it. • It really was of epidemic proportions. • As bad as it was, want to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Entire Creation Groans"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon for Advent.

Romans 8:18-25 “The Entire Creation Groans” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Several weeks ago, I went hiking along the Chickamauga Creek in Soddy Daisy. It’s an awesome trail, and it was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, there was just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Walk Wanes

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 10, 2007

This sermon teaches what you need to believe about your “union with Christ,” “your identity in Christ” when your faith is weak; not what you need to do, but what you need to BELIEVE!

Riding by churches you see a lot of quips and quotes on church signs. One that I see from time to time has to do with our walk with the Lord. It goes something like this, “Exercise Daily, Walk with the Lord.” That’s well and good, but what happens “When Your Walk Wanes”? What happens when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Two For One Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 4, 2007

A brief explanation of the meaning of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Two for ONE Introduction A. Every so often we have the opportunity to combine baptism and the communion into the same service. We are going to do that again today. Today we get the two for one special. Almost everyone loves the promotional … get two for one. If you could get two dinners for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strongholds

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 29, 2008

To be a "Healthy Believer" we must pull down the stronghold of satan.

"STRONGHOLDS" 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 * In the early 1960’s one of the “family activities” that Watts family enjoyed was watching TV together. Dad had control of the remote (that would have been me) and we truly learned to love the shows which Dad watched. One of those shows was entitled, Combat. * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Perfect? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the first in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus' call to be perfect.

There are times when people including Christians say some very strange things. Often we hear someone say something that stops us in our tracks. For example, have you ever heard something that sounded so strange or outrageous that you asked yourself, “Did I really just hear that?” I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Pain, No Gain !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2012

To exhort that our image of our Creator, Redeemer and Guide ought to go beyond that of a Pampering Papa to one of a concerned parent who is bothered enough to give a timely spanking in order our lives are always sparkling for our own good and His glory. (

NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: *other

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Up And Down The Ladder

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

To be a real success in life, we need to climb down the ladder of success, just as Jesus did when He humbled Himself. (this sermon uses a ladder on the stage)

Up and Down the Ladder Philippians 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 (this sermon uses a ladder on stage. This is not an original idea, but I can't recall where I heard of this.) We’re always trying to get ahead. There's always a ladder to climb (get ladder) and the higher up the ladder we go, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist