Sermons on Thank God For His Plans:

Living The Dash

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

Death will come to all of us, so until then, how will you live your dash? This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_jsPF9aj2s

>Life has many mysteries that may never be answered. >Here’s a list of just 10 great mysteries in life: 1. Why is it good to be a wise man, but bad to be a wise guy? 2. Why do banks charge a fee on “insufficient funds” when they know there is not enough? 3. If a deaf person has to go to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolving Conflict In A Godly Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Resolving conflict in a godly way is not always easy, but it is vital for maintaining the health and unity of the church and our personal relationships.

RESOLVING CONFLICT IN A GODLY WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13, James 1:19-20, Romans 12:18 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. Even within the church, where love and unity are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beef Stew

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go To The Dump

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

Let's find our new beginnings through faith, worship and changed lives.

Jan. 16, 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 C & Z “Let’s Go to the Dump” Well here we are again starting out a new year. It seems to me that I just got used to writing 2010 and now I have to start writing 2011. This is a time of year when we look back at all the blessings that we had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out The Life We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 23, 2013

Paul stresses how the believer should live a life that reflects their status of being IN CHRIST and Paul lays out what needs to be laid aside for this to happen...

Colossians 3:1-9 [NLT] January 23, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s clarifies his teaching on attitude and actions within the body of Christ: I hope and pray I can get ALL this in tonight, but if NOT we will pick up next week right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Better Together"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 5, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to become spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer by choosing an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER to hold them accountable for their actions and behaviors.

6 November 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: A Christian is spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer when he has someone (such as an accountability partner) to hold him accountable for his actions and behaviors. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Others Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

This world tries to honor, but it only seems to honor those who are great, those who gave to a great cause, or have done some great feat, but what about the rest?

INTRO: It’s good to be back, vacations are nice but there is nothing like being home. I had the opportunity to travel to some different places. One of them was Washington D.C. It was beautiful and crowded. The thing that stood out to me was all the monuments. -They have monuments for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Clean & Unclean (Leviticus 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2024

Do clean and unclean laws still apply to Christians? Let's look at Leviticus 11.

What was the purpose of clean and unclean laws, including edible and inedible foods? Was it purely ceremonial or were there possible health considerations? Are they still relevant to Christians? Let’s look at Leviticus 11. Which creatures could they eat and which were forbidden? Do cattle, sheep, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Martha, Martha, Martha

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2019

Why did Jesus say that Mary chose the better part.

Martha, Martha, Martha! Luke 10:38-42 In the middle of Luke’s gospel is this short passage. It seems to stand alone as it does not seem to be closely connected to the passage before it which is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Following it in Chapter 11 is Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Week 2 – The Candle Of Hope (Preparation) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 2 Passage: Luke 3:3-6 Title: Week 2 – The Candle of Hope (Preparation) Focus: Christmas INTRODUCTION: As we talked about last week, the Christmas season is here. The enemy’s greatest focus in this season is to distract us from focusing on what’s really important; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Why should I believe the Resurrection?

1 Cor. 15:1-11 The Witness Of The Resurrection - How do you tell thirsty people about your product? - Pepsi’s ad campaign “Come Alive” - Succeeded in America - but not else where - Taiwanese translation of “Come Alive” “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead - German’s were mystified at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead even though he had been there 4 days. Let’s look at the significance of this story.

BACKGROUND:  Mary & Martha sent a messenger to Jesus to let him know that Lazarus was very sick.  Jesus didn’t drop everything and run to where he was at. He stayed. My question, where was He? o Jesus was in Bethabara – read John 10:40-42 o This passage tells us that it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God