Sermons on Swallows:

Hold The Line Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 14, 2010

The 5th in our series on 1st Thessalonians. In this sermon we discuss how we as Christians should remain faithful to the Lord.

Hold the Line Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:6-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Before we get too far into this sermon lets re-cap a little bit, so that we can get the context of this passage. Paul had sent Timothy from Athens back to Thessalonica, about 200 miles, probably a week and a half’s journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk Not, Stand Not,, Sit Not

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2010

Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep personal satisfaction that is available only to those who walk with God.

Walk Not , Stand Not, Sit Not Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: O how great is the blessedness, the full sense of happiness, of the man who is devoted to being more than just a hearer but a doer of the Word! Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Fear

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2010

This sermon gives the recipe for conquering fear. It also has a radically new interpretation of the command, "Stand Still." I used it for Halloween but it is applicable any time.

CONQUERING FEAR Exodus 13:13-14 Since today is HALLOWEEN, I decided to go with that theme. However, when I went on sermon sites... looking for ideas... all of the resources were ANTI-HALLOWEEN. They all talked about how it is a pagan holiday and is about worshiping evil spirits, or Satan. Well, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Worthy Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2010

Christmas reminds us of Jesus. Why is He so special? This message is part 1 of 3.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Can you believe that it is almost Christmas time! Where did the year go? • I love Christmas time; it is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons. • We get to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we get to spend time with family, and we get to give and receive gifts! • A big ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am: Unchanging Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

God wants you to get a revelation of who He is and to know Him. Revelation comes through His Word and experience with Him. We are transformed by His revealing character.

Series Foundation: 1. I Am Living 2. I Am Holy 3. I Am Eternal 4. . I Am Almighty 5. I Am Unchanging Description: God wants you to get a revelation of who He is and to know Him. Revelation comes through His Word and experience with Him. We are transformed by His revealing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radiant Face!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 26, 2014

You cannot compare the colossal, massive, immeasurable love of God with anyone! None gave their blood and life for you! None.

Looking up at Daddy! Psalm 34:5”Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” My heart skipped a beat and melted! The way the school kids look at me with so many myriads of emotions in those faces: How is madam’s mood? Is she happy today? Will she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Expression Of Appreciation For The Appropriation Of Grace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 10, 2014

This text is a doxology that praises the God whose grace makes room for misfits.

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2014

What is the lesson to be learned from the passage which includes "The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength?

The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength Nehemiah 8:5-12 Introduction Most of us have probably heard the words “The joy of the LORD is your strength”, even though you may not know it comes from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. But just what does this mean? Is it simply a call to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Word Study: Transformed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 21, 2014

To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life.

I. EXORDIUM: Can a change of mind bring out a change of lifestyle? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life. IV. TEXT: Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) 12:2 Do not be conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word Study: Transformed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014

To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life.

I. EXORDIUM: Can a change of mind bring out a change of lifestyle? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life. IV. TEXT: Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) 12:2 Do not be conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When I Am Depressed Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 25, 2013

Depression sometimes hits us, but we often don't know how to handle it or get out of it. In fact, we feel guilty for even being depressed. But these psalms give us some clues on what to do when we are down.

The book of Psalms is actually made up of four books. Psalm 41 ends Book One, which is made up almost entirely of David’s psalms. The final psalms of each book are similar in that they offer a doxology of praise to God. As such they are called “seam” psalms because they piece ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2013

Do you contemplate the love of the Lord for you? Do you thinkabout him as the King of the earth and the King of your heart? In these psalms, catch a vision for what it will be like when Jesus rules.

Psalm 47 is about declaring how wonderful our king really is. 1 – 4 Verse 1 is the source of a well-known chorus (in the New King James version). Clapping of hands was a sign of enthusiastic celebration (2 Kings 11:12, Isaiah 55:12). I picture the king coming into the palace as His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

Because Jesus has risen from the grave we have nothing to fear...

I have a confession to make. I am not a morning person. I mean really. It takes me about an hour to become human… so Tim has plied me with Coffee and spoken to me nicely for the last hour… so I should just be coming round about now. But in all seriousness – there is nowhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed