Sermons on Strong City:

Elijah: Fighting Depression

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2016

In a contest on Mt. Carmel, he was God's instrument to prove to Israel that Jehovah was the Lord. But after that amazing victory Elijah sank into the depths of despair. He sat down under a juniper tree and asked God to take his life. Does that surprise you about a man of God? I hope not.

Tom Lowe 6/26/16 ELIJAH: FIGHTING DEPRESSION (Text: 1 Kings 18-19) Depression is the common cold of our emotions. Eventually it touches everyone—even God's people. I know this because I am a born-again Christian who has battled depression for many years. Just recently, I passed through a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2016

Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

OPEN: Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the scientist – preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. He couldn’t find it in his coat pockets, in his briefcase, anywhere!! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Replacing My Worry With Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

We can triumph in our trials if we replace our worry with worship

ENGAGE Are you a worrier? If so, you’re certainly not alone. A 2015 study in Britain found that 86% of adults considered themselves to be worriers. According to that survey the average adult spent one hour and 50 minutes a day worrying, which adds up to nearly 28 days a year. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Costly Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2016

If you want to truly worship God, obey without delay, give without limits, and receive without fail.

Dad was driving his family home from church one Sunday when he heard his 16-year-old son saying, “The sermon was boring today.” His sister chimed in. “Yea, could you believe how the pastor stumbled over the reading of the Scripture?” she said. Mother replied, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit: For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 27, 2017

The first beatitude. Not the economically poor but those who are poor in spiritual qualities.

Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, so also is I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount, as Matthew chapters 5-7 is commonly called, is another. Its popularity may stem from its position ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh, Now I See Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 9: 1 – 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Oh, Now I See 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Happy Hanukah Marv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 10: 22 – 42

John 10: 22 – 42 Happy Hanukah Marv 22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What You Need Most!

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

This message focuses on the importance of God’s people being filled with the Holy Spirit and operating in that power.

John 14:15-17 Richard Tow 5/15/16 I. What do you need more than anything else? Someone may answer, “I need a healing more than anything else. Pastor, you have no idea how much I have suffered because of this affliction.” Another person is saying, “I need a job. I would like to have a job. My ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 16:8-10, 2 Corinthians 2:10-12, Luke 24:46-49, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When Your Back's Against The Wall

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2017

This message talks about how we should respond when our backs are against the wall. I shared a very personal (and painful) experience as the backdrop for the message.

When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Let me say this before I say anything else this morning: “I do not always get it right!” This morning I want to share a personal, behind the scenes look at what can happen internally when your back is against the wall. I know some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Press On! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Introduction to our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE During the 2016 Summer Olympics, Allyson Felix was attempting to become the most decorated female athlete in U.S. track and field history in the 400 meters. After trailing the leader, Shaunae Miller, from the Bahamas, for the entire race, Felix began to gain on her down the back stretch, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Mushy Minds

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

We can't just "feel" our faith - we have to think, and it's time to take our Christianity seriously and renew our minds

Mushy Minds TCF Sermon March 6, 2016 ---------------------------------- NOTE: the powerpoint for this sermon, which includes a video and visuals illustrating the message, is freely available at this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness - Is It For Today?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 9, 2017

The LORD welcomes us to live a life of authentic holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent.

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48; Leviticus 19:1-2; 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40 Theme: Holiness Today? The LORD welcomes us to live a life of holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Reaffirmation Of The Promise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2016

Can you imagine what it would be like if the Book of Acts were missing from the NT? You would pick up your Bible and see the ministry of Jesus ending in the Gospel of John; next you would read about a guy named Paul writing to followers of Jesus in Rome.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 SERIES: Preaching through the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe SERMON I.A.1: THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE PROMISE SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist