Sermons on Supportive:

God's Great Rescue Plan (Orphans - Foster Children)

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 22, 2015

God's Great Rescue Plan is a sermon about adoption and foster care. The goal is for the church and individual Christians to assume their roles in providing care for orphans.

God’s Great Rescue Plan Ephesians 1:4, 5 Dr. Perry Hancock Have you ever been rescued? Most of us this past week saw the rescue of the man who fell off the cruise ship… Have you ever been rescued? I mean truly rescued. You were in a hopeless situation, no way out, but someone came just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Drop It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 6, 2014

Laying our Sins at the foot of the cross is sometimes more easily said than done.

“Drop It!” When I was a kid in elementary school, every year the school would have a big yo-yo assembly. Yes you heard me right. The good people at Duncan yo-yo would make a donation to the school in the form of % of yo-yo sales if they would be allowed to do an anti-drug yo-yo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Life After Divorce Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011

God may hate divorce, but He does not hate divorcees.

Restoration Road: The Journey to Overcoming 3 of 4 Life After Divorce A For many people, divorce is like a funeral that never ends. 1 The reason divorce feels like death is because on of the cruelest deaths there is has occurred: the death of a marriage. a If you lost your spouse to cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Giving Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 21, 2010

Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life

BREAKTHROUGH GIVING Text: Acts 20:36 Definition: Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life.” The Three Spiritual Laws: They guide you into breakthrough ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2012

We really do need each other.

WE REALLY DO NEED EACH OTHER Rev. 21:1-27 Big Idea: INTRODUCTION OK – pop quiz time. Help me fill in the blanks. Every Christian needs to have ___ types of relationships in their life. (3) • You need a _______ – someone further along the journey than you. (mentor) • ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Election Debrief 2008

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 9, 2008

The presidential election is now over. As Christians, how do we respond to the election of a new president.

Opening A president met w/president elect- gave him 3 numbered envelopes w/instructions to open when great difficulties arise. After- new president- in office for a short time- economic crisis arose- He opened envelope #1. The note said, “Blame me.” Which he did. Some time later- domestic crisis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Faith gives us the power to live each day.

THE POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 1:1-3 Man is quiet an amazing creature and stands at the zenith of all creation. Man has been given the marvelous ability to communicate with the world around him and with others. He has been given the five senses of taste, feel, smell, hearing and sight. He has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Baptism

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 24, 2010

We are saved by grace through faith, but what does that faith entail?

Before the Lord left this earth, He left us, His church, two rites, ordinances or sacraments. Both The Lords Supper and Baptism were meant to be a comfort and something to bring His body closer to one another. In fact the two have caused more division among God’s people than any other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accountability

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014

Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Virtue Of Christian Kindness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 23, 2022

God has shown so much Kindness to us, and He is expecting us as His children to express Kindness to others at all times. For this reason, we have Kindness as part of the fruit of the Spirit we are to bear.

The Virtue of Christian Kindness Study Text: Ephesians 4: 29 - 32 Introduction: - Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Some other words for kindness are goodwill, tenderness, selflessness, and benevolence. - Kindness has a wide and varied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019

It is a good thing to have something in hand that may bring glory to God.

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? INTRODUCTION Exodus 4:2 Moses --- Rod Hand 3027 --- a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.]) Zodhiates Rod 4294 --- a branch, a rod, whether for chastising (correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff, fig. a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Judges 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 30, 2020

Based on Phil. 4:19 - This sermon encourages the hearers to be confident in God's faithful provision for their needs.

“THE JOY OF CONFIDENCE IN GOD” Phil. 4:19 FBCF – 8/30/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Story of couple, Fred & Cheryl – adopted a 5 y/o girl Haitian girl named Addie whose parents had been killed in a car accident. Beautiful moment when that little orphan walked across the tarmac at the airport ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Children Dedication Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 24, 2023

Children's dedication refers to the act of formally committing a child to a specific religious or spiritual path. It often involves a ceremony or ritual where parents or guardians make promises to raise the child according to their beliefs and values.

CHILDREN DEDICATION Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 24, 2023 "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." Luke 2:22 INTRODUCTION Children's dedication ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should Crristians Share Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 12, 2023

Why is it so important that the Church shares Jesus?

Why Should Christians Share Jesus Luke 14:15-24 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24