Sermons on Sway:

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Prayer Will Keep Us Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2021

“Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of the words are Love, love will keep us together. Stop, I been thinkin' of you. Look in my heart and let love keep us together.

Prayer will keep us Together By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Protocol: - Prayer: - OPENING: - When I was asked to be a part of this revival and heard the theme Prayer will keep us together, I immediately went to the song by Captain & Tennille titled “Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, Matthew 7:7, Philippians 1:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2021

If you want to overcome your fear of introducing people to Jesus, KNOW that you are part of God’s holy temple and God’s special people, designed to be a living display of His greatness. Then BE the witness God has called you to be.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the homily at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:15-16, Exodus 19:5-6, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 43:20-21, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Under The Shadow Of His Wings (Part 1)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 16, 2021

This message was written in June 2020 to address the Corona Virus pandemic. This passage from Psalm speaks of how God will deliver us from the snares of the enemy and from the pestilence.

We have endured some crazy events in America during the first six months of 2020, with the impeachment trial and political drama; the Corona Virus pandemic; and now racial and civil unrest, accompanied with looting, rioting and terrible violence. During the quarantine period, the Lord laid a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Recess Appointment

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Loosing your focus on God, always leads to the enslavement of some kind of sin! And like any other circumstance, if you set up a cot there you’re going to be staying enslaved longer, than you can imagine!

A Recess Appointment Does anyone remember when we were children and went to school. By far the best part of the day hands-down was always recess. Sure learning was fun as was sitting next to your best friend. It didn’t matter what kind of a day you were having, because when recess came ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Joshua 24:15, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tough And Tender Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 18, 2021

God’s love is tender, but it’s also tough. God is a God of justice as well as a God of mercy, and it’s from both that God deals with His people. In Zephaniah’s prophecy, we see both sides of God’s love, the toughness in judgment, and tenderness in His mercy.

Tough and Tender Love Book of Zephaniah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvl8jnGnUyY Bill Johnson was a young man from California whose sole thrill was stealing cars. Eventually he was caught and at his sentencing, the judge did something very unusual. The judge didn’t send Bill to jail, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:2, Zephaniah 3:3-4, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Defeat Your Enemy Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2020

God has promised us that we can win the spiritual war against our enemy. We can win because God is greater and more powerful, and because Satan is a defeated foe.

A. One day down at the Veteran’s hospital, a trio of old timers ran out of tales of their own heroic exploits and started bragging about their ancestors. 1. One old timer said, “My great grandfather, at age 13, was a drummer boy at Shiloh.” 2. “Mine,” boasted another, “went down with Custer at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:12-17, Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 12:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There’s Nowhere To Go Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 4, 2020

When There’s Nowhere to Go Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 19, 2020 – Brad Bailey

When There’s Nowhere to Go Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 19, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #67 / Luke 24:13-35 Intro Welcome …such a privilege to have this time with you. For all who were able to join last Sunday... Easter Sunday... it was so significant to engage the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Road From Unbelief To Faith"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is an Easter message.

Title: “The Road from Unbelief to Faith” Scripture: Luke 24 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 4-19-20 Intro: In today’s passage, roads play a prominent role. Several individuals use a road to either explore evidence for faith in Christ’s resurrection or to actually meet with Christ. The famous ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#20: Kingdom Parables Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020

In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

#20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2020

The disciples had seen Jesus do so many amazing things they thought they had seen everything…until Jesus raised a little girl from the dead.

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 26, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not, Just Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2019

In many ways, Mary is the star of the Christmas Story, outside of her son of Course. This message looks at what the Angel was asking of her when he said, "Do not be afraid."

Have you ever been afraid at Christmas time? Maybe as a child you were afraid of Santa? Or maybe you were afraid that you hadn’t made the good list and you were afraid Santa wouldn’t come. Or perhaps it was a rough year financially and you were afraid that you would let your family down at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Message To Pharaoh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2022

The honor of being admitted into communion with God and being employed by/for him does not exempt us from the duties due to our families and callings in this world.

Exodus 4:21-23 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19

Denomination: Baptist