Sermons on Taker:

Strife Tears Down

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 17, 2014

We should be working in accordance to the Spirits leadership not out of Strife. Strife tears down Love and Peace build up.

Title: Strife doesn’t tears down 03/23/14 Introduction: In the movie back to the future the Biff was George McFly’s boss. Biff was a taker and a bully he didn’t know how to treat anybody with compassion, but all of that changed the night of the night of the Enchantment under the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Forgive Yourself?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 15, 2013

We need to deal with our past in order to experience not only the forgiveness that Jesus brought to us on the cross , but to understand that his grace is sufficient. Forgiving ourselves is part of the Christian package. Beloved, His grace is sufficient!

For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5: 11-14 and John 21:1-19. Today’s Gospel reading .... points to a person who Jesus had called to be ............a fisher of men. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Declaring His Death Until He Comes Again

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012

On this weekend each year the nations declares its independence. On the first Sunday of each month we declare the death of Jesus--our means to walking in freedom from the wreck and ruin of sin.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26 “ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” This is the Fourth of July weekend when we celebrate the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. And in all humility we should do that and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: *other

Paralyzed Man: "I Need Some Friends" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 28, 2017

Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Commission

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paralyzed Man: “I Need Some Friends” Luke 5:17-26 (p. 719) September 3, 2017 Introduction: Henry Penn, former president of the Society of American Florists, tells what he calls one of the most memorable incidents of his life as a florist. One day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commentary On Naaman

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 18, 2017

Naaman a highly respected commander of the Syrian army experienced the healing power of God when he took the advice of some ordinary people who had faith in an extra ordinary God.

2 Kings 5 Good News Translation (GNT) - Naaman Is Cured 1 Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was highly respected and esteemed by the king of Syria, because through Naaman the Lord had given victory to the Syrian forces. He was a great soldier, but he suffered from a dreaded skin disease. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Price Is Right" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 8, 2017

Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that?

"The Price is Right” Luke 14:25-35 Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that? And Jesus walks up and says to them, go back out and take the net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hit The Stop Button And Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2016

Jesus will meet us at what ever level our love and commitment. It is time for us to hit the stop button and to get off of the "Guilt" Merry-Go-Round. It is time to move forward in the faith and to be conformed into the image of Christ.

For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19. The Prairie Home Companion tells a story ... of a man ... from Lake Wobegon. He would come to the altar time ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Show Me Yours And I’ll Show You Mine Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

Being one of His kids mean we begin to manifest His divine attributes to the world around us - - - mercy is one of His attributes.

Beatitudes Summer Sermon Series (6 of 9) Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine (Merciful) Matt. 5.7 July 26, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-6 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Father Lessons From The Tape Measure Series

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 13, 2012

Encourge fathers to live their lives in such a way to honor the Lord and their families. Giving each father a tape measure and describing it by using the words legacy, standard and transparency in their own personal lives.

FBMB Fathers Day June 19, 2011 Father Lessons From The Tape Measure Selected Intro.: Today is Father’s Day and I want to say Happy Day Dad! I trust that already, you have had a blessed day, or will have. For all that you do for your family may you be rewarded by your family and by God. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Doubters Unite!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 17, 2017

Easter Worship Celebration! Looking at Easter through the eyes of Doubting Thomas!

Easter - Doubters April 16, 2017 John 20:19-29 In a closely contested race, the judges called it a photo finish. They looked at the photo to determine the winner, and it was clear that Alfonso crossed the line in first place, just ahead of Samuel. The judges were in total agreement, so the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

God doesn't simply forbid swearing falsely, he forbids speaking falsely, which grows out of living falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reason For Writing Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Introducing the Gospel of Luke and a series on the life of Jesus

From time to time I enjoy reading the epic fail blog. It is a wonderful testament to the intellectual prowess of our culture. I read one story the other day about some police officers. In Corpus Christi, Texas the police department discovered a cache of plants that they initially believed to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Characters In The Palm Sunday Narrative Matthew Chapter 21 Verses 1 To

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 16, 2011

PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE

Introduction Many preachers are often faced with familiar Bible stories and a familiar audience or congregation. Familiar stories often appear on what many would call special Sundays like Christmas and Easter. I believe Palm Sunday could be seen as a special Sunday by many. On those so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 6, 2011

The love of God to the humanity , compared to the love of Adam to Eve.

The greatest love story: Explanation of the types of love: According to the Bible love is of different kinds. There are three principal Greek words which can be translated as “love” in English, each with different connotations. The two most common were 1) Eros, which refers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

"Mother's Four Qualities"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 6, 2008

Four godly qualities every mother should possess.

Mom’s Day – 2008 May 11, 2008 ”I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Holiness