Sermons on The Feast Of Dedication:

Ambition/Success - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 17, 2015

Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He teaches and models to His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants in habit and lifestyle 2. When we practice true servanthood daily.

Scripture: Mark 9:30=37; Psalms 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Theme: Ambition/Success - Jesus Style Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He does so by teaching His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants 2. When we practice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Joyful Generosity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2016

Give and bring praise to God, participate in the sharing of the Gospel, and profit from it yourself.

A church was getting ready to receive pledges to their building fund, when the pastor thought of an ingenious way to get everyone to pledge. He called in an electrician and wired the seats. Then when the collection time came the following Sunday, he announced to the congregation, “All pledges ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Abandoned Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 22, 2016

A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work.

The Abandoned Church Haggai 1:1-5 A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus -Part 11- Rules,we Don't Need No Rules! Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 23, 2016

Part 11, a look at the 10 commandments and their role in the life of a believer

Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 11 “Rules- we don’t need no rules” Exodus 20:1-20:21 John 3:16-18 John 14:15-22 Matthew 5 Colossians 2 Romans 7 In a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch – Paul Newman is about to have a fight with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel; A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2015

Folks, God will send a blessing to many because of the prayer of one. But how much better would it be if all of us here, and the entire Church of God, were stirred up to pray for God’s kingdom.

4-4-05 Title: Daniel; A Man of Prayer Text: "O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God; for thy city and thy people are called by thy name."—Daniel 9:19. Bible Reading: Daniel Chapter 9 DANIEL was a man who held a high government ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:19

Denomination: Baptist

Correct Worship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2015

To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you correctly worship GOD? If Yes, You need to worship GOD through and in JESUS CHRIST alone - who is both the Spirit and Truth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. IV. TEXT: John 4:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Christ Is Not Risen From The Dead, Then What?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017

What if the Resurrection of Jesus had not occurred? Have you thought of the consequences and what the Christian faith would be like? Quote: “Christmas is the promise, and Easter is the proof.” But that proof Is called into question by skeptics.

BUT IF CHRIST IS NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD, THEN WHAT? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you - unless you believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Children Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 6, 2019

You are a loved child of God in the process of becoming like Christ. Please, believe it and live it! It’s the only way you can overcome the sin in your life and become all that God wants you to be.

Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. He was so popular that several Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests sprung up all around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the young up-and-coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Help More People Meet Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2019

God wants us to help more people meet Jesus... 1. Because Jesus is our model (vs. 43). 2. Because Jesus is the Messiah (vs. 44-46). 3. Because the need is so massive (vs. 47-48). 4. Because the future is miraculous for all who believe (vs. 49-51).

God Wants Us to Help More People Meet Jesus The Gospel of John John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2016 (Revised June 21, 2019) *If you are a Christian today, let me ask you: How did you meet Jesus? *I know a lady who has an unusual salvation story. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020

Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Foretells The Future! Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 9, 2020

Matthew 24 looks into the near future and the distant future.

Full manuscript follows outline... 1. Jesus is on the Mt of Olives Across The Valley From The Temple. • Jesus will ascend from the Mt of Olives (Acts 1:10-12) • Jesus will return on the Mt. of Olives. (Zech 14:4) 2. Jesus Gives A Prophesy of The Temple’s Demise: v. 2, 15-21 • AD 66, riots broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge Is Power

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2020

scientia potentia est is a Latin saying meaning knowledge is power. While this can be true in an academic sense, the idea that knowledge is power is also true in a spiritual sense. Let's get into 2nd Peter and see what having spiritual knowledge enables us to do.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2nd Peter 1:1-3 When I was preparing the Sunday School lesson for last week, I had 2 Peter 1:3-4 as part of an answer to one of the questions. But as I looked over the whole passage I saw there was a lot there to tap into so I decided to develop it into a sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-3, Titus 2:13, John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2020

We can still follow the footsteps of Jesus. God's Word shows us how. 1. We must repent (vs. 17). 2. We must respond to God's call (vs. 18-19). 3. We must be re-created by God (vs. 19). 4. We must rely on God for the catch (vs. 19-22).

Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:17-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 13, 2013 (Revised November 26, 2020) MESSAGE: *Over the years, I have known maybe 15 or 20 people who got to visit the Holy Land. They all said what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist