Sermons on Test Of The Filter:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017

The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real People , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 5, " Needful Things" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 20, 2017

Part 5 of our 1 Samuel series- getting what we want even when it is not good for us

Real people- Real problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 5 “Needful things” Today as we continue with our study of 1 Samuel called Real People – Real problems We are going to address a common problem in the world today Needs vs. wants But more specifically Wants that we get ----That are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Hard Day’s Night: Overcoming Life’s Difficulties

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 15, 2010

Are you presently in the midst of "The Perfect Storm?" Are the waves of doubt and the winds of fear crashing fiercely against you life or your family? Does it seem like you might go under at any time? There is hope! Jesus is with you in the midst of t

Cornerstone Church August 14/15, 2010 “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT: OVERCOMING LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES.” Mark 4:35-41 Most people (including many of us here) have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Exploring The "Isms" Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

A look at the three main branches of worldviews, pantheism, atheism and theism to see which makes sense.

SE040414 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 2. The Isms TITLE SLIDE Imagine I put two items in front of you: a Jar full of jelly beans, and an IPod. Then, I ask a question: - Is choosing your worldview, more like guessing the actual number of Jelly Beans in a jar, or more like picking your favorite song from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Apr 6, 2016

Hope is so much more than crossed fingers and waiting for the unknown to happen or not happen. Hope in the resurrected Jesus means that although your world is shaken, your soul will not be. Pastor Jarrod shares this hope in today’s message.

In an ESPN interview last month, a reporter shared what NBA super-star, Steph Curry, said regarding his “killer instinct” in playing opposing teams. He said, “I want to make them lose all hope.” That’s a zinger. And Curry does an exceptional job doing that. Ponder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know It's God?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 7, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines how one can recognize God's voice when He's speaking to you.

HOW DO I KNOW IT’S GOD? - Read John 10:1-6 In this passage, Jesus says in verse 2, “the sheep listen to His voice.” In verse 4, “and His sheep will follow Him because they recognize His voice.” These are 2 very important statements. The sheep listen to His voice and the sheep recognize His ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Enrolls In The University Of Babylon

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 6, 2022

The first sermon in a series on Daniel

Title: Daniel Enrolls in the University of Babylon Type: Expos. Script: Dan. 1 Where: GNBC 9-1-02/10-9-22 Intro: Paul Bertsch was one of those individuals that when you look over your life you realize held a disproportionate influence. From my soph. thru senior years of college Paul was my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Painful But Profitable Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Today, we’re starting a new series through the New Testament book of James called Faith & Works. I truly believe that you won’t find a more practical book in the entire Bible than James. Some of you may remember the For Dummies series of books that became popular 20-30 years ago and are still ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Apr 16, 2003

Jesus calls us to enter into His victory over the World.

John 16:33 - Victory in Jesus  Palm Sunday – the disciples thought it was the victory, the victory was yet to come  The real victory began at the Cross, and was finalized at His resurrection  Take part in His victory #1 Jesus shared his plans - These things I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Succes is certain if we trust the Lord with His guidence.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

Trusting God’s guidense is essential to have succes in the Christian life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growth Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how the promise of God grows in your life.

THE GROWTH OF THE PROMISE Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him. Isaiah 43:1-3 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Have Faith When I'll Get Burned If I Don't Bend Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 8, 2003

When facing the fiery trials of life, will you compromise in order to get by, or will you stand firm?

Can I Have Faith When I’ll Get Burned If I Don’t Bend? We Learn A Lot About Having Faith When Under Fire By Looking At The Answers Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Gave When They Were Threatened To Bend Or Burn. The God We Serve Is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burnt Stones

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Jun 1, 2005

The Church is God’s preferred dwelling place on the earth. He’s building for Himself a glorious temple. What sort of building materials is He looking for?

BURNT STONES And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish--stones that are burned?" Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005

A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal