Sermons on Swimming Upstream:

She Made A Josiah Out Of Amon’s Son

Contributed by John Gaston on May 4, 2021

Jedidah was a mother who reared the greatest king who ever sat upon the throne of Judah. She planted the seed of a mother's faith, watered it with a mother's tears, fertilized it with a mother’s prayers, and reared a son who saved the nation.

SHE MADE A JOSIAH OUT OF AMON’S SON 2 Kgs. 22:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Eight year old Mary wrote: "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother's Day. It is very good candy. I know, because I already ate three pieces." 2. Eight-year-old Carol writes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blood – The Cleansing Wave

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2024

Today we’re looking at the power of the Blood of Christ – how it is the Cleansing Wave washing the sins of entire world! 1). Sin's power, 2). What makes Jesus' blood so powerful, and 3). view the Cleansing Wave!

THE BLOOD – THE CLEANSING WAVE Isaiah 1:18, Heb. 9:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Politician Joke 1. A man was walking down a beach in California when his toe caught on something in the loose sand. Bending down, he tugged out of the sand an ancient oil lamp. 2. As he rubbed the dust off its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 9:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry It Could Be Worse

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

God doesn't want us to worry and why we shouldn't.

DON’T WORRY, IT COULD BE WORSE By: C. Mason Davis A Peanuts cartoon showed Charlie Brown bringing Snoopy his dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food. Snoopy looked at his bowl and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world today is eating turkey with all the trimmings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Down By The Dry Riverbed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2025

The crossing of the Jordan by Israel to enter the Promised Land is an intriguing story. But what can it mean to us?

Back in the 1920’s the US Govt began talking about controlling the flooding of a river in the West called the Colorado. They intended to build the largest dam ever constructed in the US, and they also wanted this dam to supply electricity and a stable water supply to the growing population in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Real Superman

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on May 14, 2025

Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!”

JESUS CHRIST: THE REAL SUPERMAN! TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” “Yes, it's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Give It Up!

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

When you give up what you have been blessed with, you receive more than you can contain.

There are times that it is difficult to walk with God. You cannot set your pace by the pace other men. You must set your timing by the pace of God Himself. You are walking with the infinte as opposed to the finite. His thoughts are higher than our ways, and his thoughts are above our thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

Many people view Christianity as dry and lifeless. It doesn’t have to be that way it is a life changing experience and should be viewed with zest and exuberance because we have that assurance of Eternal Life.

“Salvation and Assurance” Ephesians 2:1-9 There was a man named Thomas Johnson. During a week of meetings at his corps in St. Joseph, MO, he was the center of attention, laughing, smiling, joking, never a serious moment. After the final meeting given by the speaker, Major David Thomas, he gripped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006

All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 4 - Peace Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 27, 2006

Examine the Spiritual Fruit of PEACE and how we can obtain it.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 4 – Peace Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on Fruits of the Holy Spirit. We’ve already spoke about what it means to be filled or covered with the Holy Spirit. And we’ve also ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith Unlocks His Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 21, 2004

When we face storms in life, what is important is our response to them. God expects us to exercise faith and claim His peace. He will lead us through them.

FAITH UNLOCKS HIS PEACE – Mark 4:35-41 Last week we look at 2 disciples walking towards Emmaus, downcast and hopeless, and how Jesus joins them in their walk and transformed them. TODAY we’re seeing another journey – a BOAT RIDE across the Sea of Galilee. What the disciples experienced is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting On The Big Chill Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins. (Lust)

Intro: Today’s message is dealing with the area of Lust. This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the heart. How many of you like to fish? I like to Bass and Saltwater fish. When you go fishing; depending on what type of fishing you are going to do; there are many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Do This

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2012

The mission of the church no matter how you word it is to make disciples

WE CAN DO THIS Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: There’s a story told about a Barber who got saved. Now this Barber was known to be eccentric. He was actually mentally deficient and although he had a good heart, he usually did or said things the wrong way. People would overlook him because they knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Saved?

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 17, 2010

How exactly does one go from death unto life?

HOW TO BE SAVED? Have you come to a place in your life, where you know for certain, that if you died you would go to heaven? The only answer is, “Yes” or “No” or “I don’t know.” If you were standing before God’s right now and He were to ask you, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy . . . Mercy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 4, 2008

What does it mean to be merciful? Can you be merciful without forgiving others?

Mercy . . . . Mercy November 2, 2008 Matthew 5:3-7 Does anyone who is over 30 years old remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist