Sermons on Team:

In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do? Never Show Favoritism

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 9, 2014

Favoritism robs us of new friends and new ministry opportunities.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST NEVER SHOW FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1; ACTS 20:32-35 Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. 34 You ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Story 20: A Company Of Heroes

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 20, 2014

Heroes come in unexpected ways and as unexpected people. Mordecai and Esther become great heroes for God in an unusual way.

1. Heroes If you have been keeping up with the 2014 Winter Olympics you probably know who T.J. Oshie is. After the St. Louis Blues forward scored the clinch goal for Team USA in an Olympic hockey match against Russia in a never-ending shootout, Oshie has quickly become everyone's new favorite ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Half-Time Speech

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 20, 2014

Just as the disciples felt they were winning the game, the second half came and they lost badly. Or so they thought.

Half-time speeches are meant to motivate. My son Shane forever complains that the Panthers should make “adjustments” at half-time. So half-time is when things happen to win games. Today we are looking at Jesus half-time speech. Jesus and his “Fantastic Twelve” have been on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Get Ready To Run The Race!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Staff, Net And Towel

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 30, 2014

The journey of faith has some mile marker symbols

time to turn on the lights. John has announced His coming. And now it is time to begin His work. He has been Baptized and tested. And now he is ready to begin the first phase of His mission here on earth. But first He needs to put together a team. And who does He choose? Religious leaders? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Helping Hands Of Prayer Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 14, 2013

Healthy church members pray for their pastor and church leaders. Messages based on the chapters of I Am A Church Member by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, and I'm going to help you all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ai Rebound Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 16, 2013

Part 4 of 4-part series called "Josh's Journey" which looked at 4 different scenes from Joshua's life. The bottom line for this message is: "Don't give up, get up!"

This is the final week in a 4-week series on the Old Testament character, Joshua, called “Josh Journey”. • He was one of the 12 spies that checked out Canaan. • He was the one that led the Israelites into the Promised Land. • The Jordan River parted for him • He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be An Impact Person, Not An Impacted Person Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

Anyone can have a major impact in their surroundings simply by listening to the call and instructions of the Lord.

Be an Impact Person or Be an Impacted Person Judges 6-8 Main point: Anyone can have a major impact in their surroundings simply by listening to the call and instructions of the Lord. Introduction: Pat Tillman: #40, Safety with the Arizona Cardinals 7th round draft pick in 1998 Salary of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of Conformity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013

A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

“The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Cruise Ship Vs Battle Ship?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

Let us address spiritual maturity. Survey the differences of expectations on a cruise ship and a battle ship. What makes people great? David's dying words hold some powerful secrets.

CRUISE SHIP VS BATTLE SHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A BAG OF LENTILES WE ME… what is the value of this bag? Ask Esau? CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THERE CAN GROW A TENDANCY TOWARD PERPETUAL BABYHOOD? 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1-7, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Strange Memorial? The 4th Cup!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

We tend to come to the foot of many memorials built around the world. God has a different kind of memorial, let us call it the 4th cup: COMMUNION!

A STRANGE MEMORIAL THE FOURTH CUP (COMMUNION) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from fodder from Doug Clay I. THERE ARE MEMORIALS ALL AROUND THE WORLD... THERE ARE MEMORIALS BUILT AROUND THE WORLD... 1. THERE IS A MEMORIAL OVERLOOKING THE KENTUCKY RIVER, THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice?! Can We Really Do That? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

Rejoicing in your circumstances can be a difficult thing, if not impossible sometimes. Paul teaches us in this text about rejoicing in the Lord.

Jim is going through some tough times. Growing up, he fell into a bad crowd, and long story short, he ended up becoming addicted to some drugs. After attending rehab for two months, when released, he falls into temptation, and goes back to using. His mother, Jill, found him in his room with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy. Brothers. Servants.

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 28, 2022

This sermon examines three words used in the New Testament as designations of followers of Christ and how they define the believer even today.

HOLY ONES. BROTHERS. SERVANTS. - WORDS THAT DEFINE US It’s not unusual for a group of people who share somethings in common to be given some designation. People who live north of the Mason-Dixon line are “Yankees” In the 60’s and 70’s a subculture develop – long hair, tye dye, peace signs - we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1, Colossians 1:1-2, Luke 8:19-21, 1 Peter 2:16, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ