Sermons on Strong Foundations:

Put Down Your Bullhorn Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. It was a declaration of affirmation where he was placing a strong emphasis on what followed. Today we'll look at his use of it in Matt. 6:1-4.

“PUT DOWN YOUR BULLHORN” Matthew 6:1-4 There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. We would say that everything Jesus said is the truth. We would also say that everything Jesus said is important so we might wonder why he sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Wants It All

Contributed by Theresa Hill Chatman on Oct 30, 2013

God wants us to give our all to Him, and whatever we do give Him all the glory. Deborah was unafraid to go into battle against the enemies of God. Barak was in the need of the help her strong leadership. God can use women in a mighty way!

He Wants it All Deborah: Prophetess, Judge, Encourager References: Judges 1:16 Moses father in law lived in this place God raised up Deborah at a time in history when the children of Israel were going through severe oppression from their enemies because of their spiritual adultery. (Judges ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reminder To New Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Exemplary Church

Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010

When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Provoked From Powerlessness

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When

Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When a Christian finds it difficult to overcome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saying Good-Bye To Egypt Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 9, 2016

Message 9 uses the day the Exodus began as an example of how God keeps his promises and how He leads us through the wilderness of temptation, trial and tears to make us strong. It also shows that Jesus is our cloud and fire to guide and guard us,.

Moses 9 SAYING GOOD-BY TO EGYPT Exodus 12:31-42; 13:17-22 D. Salvation from Egypt 4. The Coming Out In one night the nation of Israel was born. In one night the church of the living God was formed. In Genesis we have individuals - Abel, Enoch, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob - worshipping God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Brick Makers Any More

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 26, 2013

The Hebrew’s were slaves under the hand of a hard task-master. Mankind is slaves to sin and it certainly is a hard task-master. No mercy, no ease, no release. However, God, by a strong hand has delivered us from the bondage of sin. We are not brick makers

Quotes: “Our forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower "A confession has to be part of your new life." - Ludwig ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023

Do you think the world is in decline? It is, for we are in the last days. The devil’s influence is strong. Today we look at Satan’s influence in Governments, Attack on Marriage and homosexuality, Satanic dictators, Murderers, and the modern Music scene, evil schemes to destroy and pollute.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 4 That is what the bible states in one abrupt verse – 2Corinthians 2:11. But how many of these schemes can we name, the ways Satan implements his plans/schemes to bring catastrophe into the world to oppose all that God arranged for goodness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 8:44, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built To Last

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

The only things that last are the things that are of Christ.

Title: Built to Last Text: Daniel 2.31 - 45 MP: The only things that last are the things that are of Christ. Intro: This is a sermon about a rock. Let me be clear on that – it’s not a sermon about a war in Iraq (E-raq). It’s not even about the country of Iraq– although it may be easy to confuse ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day Message – The Declaration Of Our Dependence

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 8, 2019

July 4th declares our Nation's Independence. Yet our nation was founded on dependence and need to honor and glorify GOD. We declared ONE NATION UNDER GOD, and IN GOD WE TRUST. But that foundation is eroding... Let's rekindle our declaration of our dependence on GOD.

2019.07.07 INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE – The Declaration of our Dependence. William Akehurst, HSWC We live in a country that has declared our independence as a nation to stand on its own. Yet from the beginnings of this nation, the founding fathers realized as a nation that we needed to honor and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting The Bible

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

A reminder of the truth, trustworthiness, teaching and transforming power of the bible

TRUSTING THE BIBLE A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “I couldn’t read it,” the friend explained. “Somebody named Guten-something had printed it.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Language Do We Speak? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007

The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Psalm 19 The Three Books Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”

THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Stone Of Help

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 7, 2003

Are you looking for something solid to stand on in your life? It may be that you need God’s foundation in your marriage, or a relationship with you family. Maybe your business is sinking? We can find The "Stone of help" to get through these miry times!

Does anyone need a rock? In these miry times that we live, anyone longing for a firm foundation to stand? When people proclaim they have the rock solid answer of success one day, and bankruptcy the next, could we use a constant? When our homes are built on the sand and divorce is running rampant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12-13

Denomination: Baptist