Sermons on Sureness:

God Is Not A Vending Machine

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about faith and doubt

Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Faith In Three Letters

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jun 24, 2020

What if you could see the future, what will you do? This is the question of Clark Kent to his mom – Martha in Smallville series. Clark: Mom, if you could see anything, what would you do? Martha: Learn to close my eyes

FAITH IN THREE LETTERS Text: Habakuk 3:18 June 21, 2020 Riverside Church of Christ Intro: What if you could see the future, what will you do? This is the question of Clark Kent to his mom – Martha in Smallville series. Clark: Mom, if you could see anything, what would you do? ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles For The Middle Aged

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

A miracle to solidify middle agedo participants in the church.

Miracles for the middle aged Acts 4:22 One of the greatest revivals in the New Testament takes place when a middle aged man gets on fire for God. The Bible tells us here that the man who received the miracle was over 40 years old. It is most commonly accepted that middle age is from 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Watchman?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 4, 2021

What happens to the watchmen that God tells to inform people of their sin. What happens today when we see people committing sin. Should we call them out? If we don't will we die?

Sermon Title: The watchman Scripture Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11 ILLUSTRATION: Nit-picking — it seems to be almost a national sport the way some folks participate in it so frequently and enthusiastically. It’s sad that sometimes, when people speak, their words seem more spit out hate and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Carrying God's Treasures In A Dangerous Land

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 23, 2001

How to journey through a dangerous land to make it home.

Carrying Precious Treasures In A Dangerous Land. Ezra 8:21 21Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. It is often the case that we overlook the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-33, Ezra 8:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This message came from a series I did entitled "Witnesses", focusing on those who were eyewitnesses of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a short dramatic monologue, which is included.

Peter Man, am I confused right now. They say, “when the goin’ gets tough, the tough…go fishin’.” Well, that’s where I am; I been fishin’ since I was 2 years old, me and Andrew; it’s the only life we ever knew…’til like three years ago. Pete’s the name; means “rock”. Yeah, that’s me, okay, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From A Lockdown Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2007

I’m drawing out eight lessons from a lockdown as a result of what happened at our local high school when weapons were discovered.

The Certainty of No Separation: Lessons from a Lockdown Romans 8:38-39 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/07 Pontiac made not only the national headlines this week, we even became international news. We could have been named in the same sentence as Columbine or Virginia Tech but thankfully a tragedy was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Was, I Did, I Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Christmas Faith On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Trampe on Dec 1, 2010

Mary and Joseph: How did they remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of trials and difficulties that resulted from God’s plans? Luke 1:26 - 2:7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Taking Christmas Faith on the Road Grace Church 12/9/2007 Steve Trampe Welcome to the second in our 4 week Advent series called Taking Christmas on the Road. I have really enjoyed getting a fresh look at the events and characters involved in Christmas because it brings it alive and makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spouse Is To Be Our Number One Earthly Priority Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon by Dr. Tim Pollock

God designed marriage to be the number one priority in our lives outside of our relationship with the Lord. It should be even closer than the biological connection of a mother and her child. As wonderful as it is to focus on your children, the most precious of all relationships is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Never Hurt Your Mate’s Reputation Or The Family Finances Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Social networking has taken the 21st century by storm. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter or one of the myriad of others, it has been a force for much good. Beside the personal benefits these sites offer, they have been used in creative and amazing ways for the things of God as well. Of course, with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Wonder If She Knew

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 12, 2023

This message is based upon the song "Mary Did You Know" by Mark Lowry.

Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent. So far, during these weeks of Advent, as we anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we have talked about HOPE, JOY, & PEACE. Today we look at LOVE. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to us in His overall plan to provide for us the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

God reveals the dreams of the butler and baker through Joseph and his reward was two years later.

Two men, two destinies Genesis 40 Two Cape Bretoners were lost in the woods and one of them said, “I heard that the best way to get someone’s attention is to shoot three times into the air. So, the other guy shot three times in the air and then they waited for about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist