Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 24, 2019

Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. Let's take a look at the parable of the prodigal son-the comeback kid.

THE COMEBACK KID Luke 15:11-32 Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. There have been many memorable comebacks in sports. One of the most famous ones is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Victorious Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 16, 2019

Unless we learn to take full responsibility for our own actions and stop blaming others -including Satan- for our poor choices; we will never be able to come before God with a repentant heart. And that's the most essential element for our salvation.

God knows every detail concerning our physical, emotional, and mental conditions. None of our truth, whether told or untold, is ever hidden from our omniscient Father who knew us before we were conceived; He already knows our last breath on this earth; and every dot in between. Psalm 139:13 reads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:30, Matthew 6:8, Psalm 139:4, Psalm 139:13

Gethsemane: The World's Greatest Battle Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

What is your personal Gethsemane? What crushing experience are you facing? A bad marriage? A health issue? Your job? What is putting pressure on you like an olive press? Whatever form your Gethsemane takes, you can find peace in your pressure.

INTRODUCTION A guy kept forgetting his passwords to login to his computer, so he finally changed his password to the word “incorrect.” That way, whenever he put in the wrong password his computer would remind him that his password is incorrect! We come to the passage where Jesus is praying in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Proves He Is The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2018

One of the proofs that He is God was that He raised men from the dead. Actually, this was a miracle done for our sake, to show what takes place when Jesus touches a person who is dead spiritually because of sin. When we are saved, we are raised from. . .

1-1-04 Title: Jesus Proves He Is the Resurrection And the Life Text: So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. (Luke 7:15) Scripture Reading: Luke 7:11-17 11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Worthy

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 21, 2018

If we really know God as He wants to be known by us, we will love Him. And if we really love Him, worship will be the explosion that takes place in our souls as we seek to understand and appreciate our Maker, our Defender, our Redeemer, our Friend.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 17:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Names Don’t Define You!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 28, 2013

Can you imagine what it must have felt like to know your name meant…Sorrow or Pain? The one who is suppose to be your biggest fan, biggest supporter, the one who is suppose to take up for you, is in fact putting you down!!

1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2017

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Introduction: A major problem in our nation today, and not a day goes by without it being mentioned in the news media, is corruption. All attempts to end it have proved unsuccessful as many people see nothing wrong with it. The reason is that they are always hearing that lying and cheating pays. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-49, Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Handsomeness Of Christ, Our Husband

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 26, 2017

We often talk of Christ as Prophet, Priest, King, Lord, Savior and Friend, but rarely do we take a deep look at Him as our husband. This sermon looks at the Handsomeness of Christ and it's implications. I preached it before preaching on divorce in 1 Cor 7

The Church in a Messy World The Handsomeness of Christ, our Husband Isaiah 54:5 July 23rd, 2017 This sermon is part of our series in 1 Corinthians. I preached it as a precursor to Paul’s discourse on divorce. Shopping for a Husband I bet you didn’t know it but a "Husband Shopping Center" just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:3-10, Isaiah 54:4-6, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guilt-The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 17, 2016

According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a problem in some ways in another sense it’s actually a blessing. Let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to guilt.

GUILT-THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on the importance of having the peace of Christ. One of the things that can easily disrupt our peace is guilt. According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Grief To Joy With Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 20, 2016

What are you trying to do on your own that you cannot overcome? Jesus has given us a promise that we should not worry, but take heart, He has already overcome the world. Will we submit to Him and allow our faith to rest in His abilities?

From grief to joy with Christ John 16:16-33 On Wednesday we discussed the work of the Spirit: • Jesus promised the Spirit to be given to us; and He will testify to Christ Re: Claims that the Spirit said something contrary to God’s word is FALSE IDEA: If we will listen, we will hear, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah - The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 6, 2015

This sermon looks at chapter four of Jonah and his attitude toward God. In this final sermon of the series we find: 1. God Loves PEOPLE 2. God's Plan For Saving People Involves PEOPLE 3. God's Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Save PEOPLE

Journey Of Jonah - The Pouting Prophet A new resident to the community was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed. The two men began working on the bulky appliance one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Only God can stand against the evil that humans beings have brought into his world. he's done this by sending Jesus to become one of us, taking our place, becoming our substitute in facing God's anger and allowing humanity to be remade in God's image.

Why the Cross A Sermon series based on the book of the same name by Dr Leon Morris I trust no-one here would doubt that the cross is central to the Christian faith. Without the cross Christianity becomes just another religion, emptied of its power. The cross is central to our life together; central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Unveiling Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Kosobucki on Oct 18, 2013

This book, more than any other, led me to the Lord almost 40 years ago, so it has a gigantic place in my heart and my story of faith. Here is a look at the first chapter, which begins a series that will take us through the entire Apocalypse.

The Unveiling of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 I began reading the book of Revelation almost 40 years ago, before I had even put my faith in Jesus Christ. We had a large, old, fancy Bible in the house and I began reading it, prompted by some music I was listening to that had a few biblical references. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Unbelievable Love Is For Everyone Who Will Accept His Love.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

God loves us so much, that He allowed His only Son to take upon Himself, our sins, and died for us, so that we may have everlasting life, as long as we accept Him as our Lord Savior. That is God's unbelievable love.

Sunday Morning, July 28th, 2013 Let us pray As Christians, we all have a testimony, we all have a story to tell, a story of what Christ is doing in our lives right now. Some people rely on past testimonies; some people rely on what happened in the good old days, some people rely on their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Is There A Box Big Enough?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 6, 2013

I am perplexed by the fact that so many Christians always try to take God, who is bigger than anything or anyone, He is the Supreme Creator of all things, He is all knowing, all powerful and everywhere at all times, and they try to put Him in a box

Ask some of the kids to put the worship leaders chair in some small boxes. Boxes are behind the stage door. None of the boxes are big enough. I am always perplexed by the fact that so many Christians always try to take God, who is bigger than anything or anyone, He is the Supreme Creator of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8

Denomination: Pentecostal