Sermons on Swindoll:

The Call To Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 22, 2013

Don’t crowd Jesus only when you have a need. Instead, answer His call to be with Him, to preach, and to have power.

Several years ago, on New Year's Day, a beautiful float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Like Barnabas Not Like Annanias

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

The New Testament church was an outstanding church.

But even though the membership of this church consisted of some of the greatest Christians that ever walked on this earth. They also had some of the worst. For example, this church had two kinds of people: (1)Dedicated Christians like Barnabas. Look at Acts 4:32-37 And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courtesy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul could very well have another honor added to his impressive record. He could be considered the most courteous man in the New Testament, next to his Lord.

Timothy Eaton became the most successful business man in the history of Canada by the simple virtue of courtesy. Back in 1869, when he started his first store, he instituted a new policy. In those days a customer was almost compelled to buy something. He was coaxed and implored, and even bullied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

God's Glory

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

3rd in series on John. Emphasis on Grace.

John 1 (3) God’s Glory - Read John 1:1-18 Each of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were written by different men, as inspired and directed by the Lord. They were written with different specific audiences in mind, and together, provide 4 accounts of the life of Jesus. John, the son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Name & God's Word Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022

Looking at David and Goliath. David came in the name of the Lord.

Title: God’s Name & His Word Theme: To show the importance of the name of the Lord and His word. Text: 1 Samuel 17:40 – 49 1 Samuel 17:40-49 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-49, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022

Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rushing God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

In Genesis series. Examines some of the costs of getting ahead of God.

Genesis 16 Rushing God Today, there are between 1.6 and 2 billion muslims in the world, depending on what source you check; making it the second largest religion in the world. Imagine, between 1.6 and 2 billion people who don’t know the Lord, terribly deceived by a false religion; largely, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024

In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inseparable Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 30, 2004

Because we are God’s elect, we have an impenetrable defense and we are secure in Christ. We cannot be separated from God’s love. This helps us to truly understand what Grace means.

Inseparable (Romans 8:33-39) Intro 1. Separating Siamese Twins “Formerly Conjoined Twins See Each Other By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK - Six days after a delicate 17-hour operation that separated their joined heads, 2-year-old twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Hinders Our Prayers?

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004

Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Come Quickly!

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004

This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Blame

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005

Most people want to blame someone else for their problems. We must each give an account.....

Who are you going to blame? Ezekiel 18:2-4 I. Someone else is always to blame. A. Our families. 1) De Loney children play "pass the buck." 2) Ezekiel - our fathers sinned, we get the aftertaste. 18:2-4 2. What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Hope?

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004

We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without hope – forget it.

I Showed a Picture of a boy I met in an Orphanage. This picture was taken early this year at an orphanage in Guatemala. There were 30-40 kids there all hungry for love and attention. We had gone there to give them what they were hungry for. The kids surrounded us almost as soon as we got off the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gifts Under Christmas Tree

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of

Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings—$200—had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel