Sermons on Subtle:

Behold, A Woman Lay At His Feet! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 16, 2011

God works through unexpected circumstances to protect and redeem his people.

Children’s Sermon Tell about time when Helen and I were sound asleep and suddenly – plop, something jumped into the bed with us! I woke, sat up, stared blindly into the dark (of course saw nothing), and laid back down thinking I had a bad dream. When it happened the second time, I was certain it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Ten Virgins/Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 16, 2010

Why were the five foolish and the Goats excluded?

Parables of the Ten Virgins/Sheep and the Goats We are coming to the last in this series of sermons on Jesus’ Parables  Turn with me to Matt 25  This chapter contains three Parables of Judgment, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Miracles Often Do Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

God’s miracles, God’s power, His awesome designs, His victorious works have often come in small, disregarded, overlooked packages. Don’t discount the miraculous things that God can do through me and you if only we were bold enough to ask, expectant enoug

Easter 4 B Miracles Often Do Come in Small Packages Acts 4:23-33 04/11/03 "Feddersen’s Fables" has the story of a rancher who rented a famous stallion, to sire a champion by one of his thoroughbred mares. The owner of the majestic beast delivered and unloaded the stallion directly into a corral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 5, 2004

A look at 3 different scenes from desert living. Three scenes that show us how God uses the desert to form his people, to call his people to himself. By the time we’re done, maybe you will want to go out to the desert too…

LIVING IN THE DESERT Mark 1:1-13 INTRO: Have you spent much time in the desert? I have. For over 30 years I lived in Southern California, which is basically one big desert – with lots of sprinklers! We traveled, camped, and explored the desert. As a youth pastor, we took kids on desert motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Polished Shaft

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 13, 2006

Keys to healthy self-reflection and review your life accomplishments and influence

I. INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament Contains Hundreds Of Prophecies Regarding Coming Messiah 1. Many of the prophecies are very descriptive of His nature or mission 2. For example… a. in Genesis – “Seed of a woman” b. in Isaiah 53 – “Wonderful Counselor”, “Mighty God” … etc. B. Isaiah 49 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

An Introduction To Ruth Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Seeing God in the Ordinary An Introduction to Ruth

Seeing God in the Ordinary An Introduction to Ruth We are taking a break in Luke with a series entitled “Seeing God in the Ordinary,” based upon the Book of Ruth. By teaching through this little book I am asking God to resurrect our eyes so that we see His presence in our daily lives, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2019

Are we the Pharisee or the Tax Collector?

The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 Jesus had just finished His parable of the unjust judge and the persistent woman. But now He turns to address a theme He brings up frequently. Many of the parables in Luke are centered around the contrast between the person of Jesus and the Pharisees in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Profitable Resolution

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

When his life was in mortal danger, David purposed to call upon the Lord for deliverance from his enemies. The Christian is surrounded by enemies of various nature, and wise we are if we call upon God for deliverance.

A PROFITABLE RESOLUTION “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” II Samuel 22:1-4 I. As was true with David, so with Christians today: our enemies are both numerous and powerful: David lived in continual danger. Saul, king of Israel, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Cosmic War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What should we do by way of practical duty?

The Cosmic War Ephesians 6:10-24 Introduction: Paul carries us from profound doctrine to practical duty. David Dockery said, “Paul painted a chilling picture of the cosmic war raging between Satan and God’s people.” If we look around we can see this war escalating. We behold a-morality, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Give The Devil A Foothold Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 10, 2024

The devil’s primary target is our mind.

In Ephesians 4:27, the Bible warns us, "Do not give the devil a foothold." This verse serves as a reminder that we must be vigilant in protecting our minds, thoughts, and lives from the enemy's attacks. If we give Satan an opportunity, he will take control and wreak havoc on our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7

The Consequences Of Cheating. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 1, 2024

It's important to recognize that cheating can cause harm to individuals and relationships, and can also undermine personal growth and integrity. It's important to promote honesty, respect, and fairness in all aspects of life.

I want to talk to you about a topic that may make us all uncomfortable, but it's essential for our spiritual growth. Cheating is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives in various ways, from small white lies to massive fraud. But God's word is clear: cheating is always bad, and one must ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-7, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 10:9

Dependence On God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God has given us the equipment for spiritual battle. **Special service for soldier deploying to Afghanistan. He brought his US Army body armor as object lesson.

Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-19 Introduction: Personal remarks about spiritual battle experience. Note how, in the physical, world, the enemy doesn’t tell you when he’s going to attack. Same in the spiritual world. We must always be ready. I. Belt of Truth a. The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above Anxiety

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

WE ARE NOT CREATED TO BE ANXIOUS AND BEGIN TO WORRY. ONLY GOD HAS THAT ABILITY TO HANDLE SUCH MATTERS

FRIDAY Living above anxiety Main text: Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourself lest at anytime your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33-34

Denomination: Pentecostal