Sermons on Sureness:

Magnifying Christ's Majesty I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 30, 2008

As John set about to write these two chapters I’m sure that he felt a deep sense of frustration. How could he put in words what he had seen in God’s throne room? He must have felt like he had been given the task of describing a rainbow to a blind man, or

Magnifying Christ’s Majesty Part I Revelation 5:1-7 Purpose: To exalt Christ’s worthiness. Aim: I want the listener to respond to Christ’s majesty with passionate worship. INTRODUCTION: When Vance Havner once told a group of people that he was very optimistic about world events. Someone asked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Dead Bury The Dead

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 14, 2008

"Another disciple said to him, ’Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’" Now this sounds like a reasonable enough request. I’m sure that Jesus, who cares so much about us, will agree to this. What does He say? Verse 22: ’Follow me, and let the dead b

Turn with me to Matthew 8:18-22. Here we find Jesus soon after the Sermon on the Mount. A man with leprosy has just been healed. The Centurion’s servant has been healed. Peter’s mother-in-law has been healed. Demons have been cast out, and many others healed. What a picture of Jesus’ ministry we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Give Them Jesus! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts to reach the lost, let’s make sure we give them what they can’t get anywhere else…let’s give them Jesus!

TEXT: John 14:6-8 TITLE: “Give them something they can’t get anywhere else!” SERIES: The Growing Church Part 2 TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church PROP.: Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 13:24-26 - Toxic Or Transformed? – Part 9 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 13, 2011

It is called “Bastard wheat” because in its early stages it cannot be distinguished from real wheat. “When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew” (Matthew 13:26 NLT). I’m sure Jesus was looking at the Pharisees when He told this pa

Matthew 13:24-26 - Part 9 – TOXIC OR TRANSFORMED? He didn’t look much like a missionary to me. He was built like a tank in terms of muscles. Not the way I pictured a missionary should be. He should have been skinny from lack of support from his home church, with an old brown cardigan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rom.7:17-24 Our Dailey Struggles Within

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 20, 2011

As Christians we have to keep a tight rein on this old unsaved flesh, now I’m sure some will say that they have no problem with the old man and so I say to you, you must not have been saved for too long a time, so just sit tight because it’ll come.

ROM.7:17-24 OUR DAILEY STRUGGLES WITHIN 8-13-11 Today I want to talk for a few minutes on the fact that all of us, all of us Christians have to keep a tight rein on this old unsaved flesh, now I’m sure some will say that they have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Approval

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015

Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

Scripture: John 5:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Opponents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2022

Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus Christ.

Paul's Opponents 6/4/2022 Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4: God Talks About The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2023

1. The return of our redeemer is sure (vs. 29-31). 2. The truth of God's Word is timeless (vs. 35). 3. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 4. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 5. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study two more of the Lord's parables. You may remember that a parable is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs For Life - Part One Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

Sometimes we need a sign. I don’t mean a miracle, I mean a sign. Throughout this "road trip" we call life God has given us a practical life map - His Word. But we also need to pay attention to the "signs along the way", road signs to help us make sure we

Terrie, the girls and I just returned from a brief road trip. It was a fast drive up Central California to visit Benji on his 19th birthday. (Benji is working at a Christian Camp for the summer.) I had driven to Hume Lake one other time when I dropped Benj off in June, but honestly, I’m not sure I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

No Perfect People Allowed

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 1, 2012

God’s number one concern is making sure you understand that even though you personally may have failed Him. He still desires for you to daily seek Him out and ask Him to forgive you of your past… (sin) His intentions have always been for your best inter

Video Chairs Slide #1 Prayer How many of you have noticed the poster hanging at the end of the office hallway. 16 months ago when my family and I were asked to come and see if this was the church and the community that God had prepared for us to minister in… The caption that is printed on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

Now I want to admit something to you. As a young boy I will admit to you that the first time I tithed I wasn’t sure if I like it or not. Partly I suppose because no one asked me if I wanted to or not. He just chose to give my money away for me. Sort of like the government does.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Pray About It Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016

I have a dream… I think. We talked about having a dream… but what if you’re not sure? Is your dream worth giving your life to? How do you test a dream to see if it’s God or if you’re just keeping up the Kardashians… or Jones’…

I have a dream… I think. We talked about having a dream… but what if you’re not sure? is your dream worth giving your life to? how do you test a dream to see if it’s God or if you’re just keeping up the Kardashians… or Jones’… Then I observed that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: *other

How To Begin A Spiritual Journey: The Call To Adventure Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve gone through a crazy time in our lives over the past few months. Many of us I’m sure are feeling isolated and alone. It really made me realize just how much I need other people in my life. And do you know what else it made me realize? That I need God.

We’ve gone through a crazy time in our lives over the past few months. Many of us I’m sure are feeling isolated and alone. It really made me realize just how much I need other people in my life. And do you know what else it made me realize? That I need God. Sometimes it seems like we can turn to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:7-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021

Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:35, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ