Sermons on The Friend At Night:

Soccer's Sorcery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014

Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: *other

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2014

What does it mean to "seek first God's Kingdom"? What does it mean to "seek first God's righteousness?" How do we know when we've done that, and how willing are we to embrace those priorities in our lives?

OPEN: We showed the following youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LY5O7E5bU (An interview with Jase & Missy Robertson of Duck Dynasty where they described what their home life is like) What you just witnessed was an interview with Jase and Missy Robertson (of Duck Dynasty) on K-Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare Advanced Training (S.w.a.t.) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 14, 2014

We are the church triumphant only if we utilize the energy and the equipment God supplies. Don't live in defeat any longer. Overcome through the power and provision of our Lord.

A former boxing champion, eager to regain his status, got into the boxing ring with a newer and much younger champ. After five or six rounds of pummeling, the old champ came back to his corner and sat down. He was cut several times, and both of his eyes were nearly swollen shut. Even so, his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 16, 2014

Part six focuses on how we fail in our faith at times but it does not mean that we must remain failures. When we fail and/or fall down we continue to get back up.

The Rock And The Hard Place – Part 6 When We Fall – Get Back Up Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21; Romans 12:3 Introduction: In my message last week I told you that we have all had times when we have failed in our faith. We have all experienced situations where we “thought” we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Mere Men-5--Sec. 1, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

5 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-V—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: I weed-eat the empty lot beside the pastorium. Its a ‘bear’ to get it all done in one day. In fact, it could never be completed in one day if it were not for the weed-eater itself. A tool before which tall weeds cower & which strikes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2011

True families tell the truth in love.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Truth Ephesians 4:15 Rev. Brian Bill 5/22/11 I heard about a guy who sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog for Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes to the back and starts asking questions of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

People Matter More Than Rules.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2011

Jesus questioned regarding the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sabbath: (2). In the field (vs 23-28): (3). In the synagogue (vs 1-6): SERMON BODY: Ill: • A student sat through an exam; • The teacher supervising said time up but still the student carried on. • The teacher said; “Hand your exam paper in now ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011

We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 29, 2011

We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.

One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Does God’s Grace Flow Through You?

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 30, 2011

We have an important responsibility to forgive others.

The preacher's Sunday sermon was Forgive Your Enemies. He asked how many have forgiven their enemies. About half held up their hands. So he repeated his question. Now about 80% held up their hands. He asked the question again. This time, everybody responded. Everybody that is, except one elderly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4: Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 18, 2011

Christians, we are living together as the body of Christ. This means: 1. We find our worth together (vs. 14-22) 2. We work together (vs. 23-25) 3. We are wounded together (vs. 26) 4. We win together (vs. 26-27)

God’s Best for One Another Part 4: Living Together in Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *How do you feel about my body? -- I’ll have you know it takes almost 60 years to get a body like this! *How do you feel about your own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Responsibility

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 23, 2011

father's day message or just plain any sunday sermon for men.

A FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Allan Kircher June 19th 2011 Gen 18:17-19 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Father Of Promise Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2014

Second message on Getting to the Promised Land. Reviewing the life of Abraham and the Father of the Promise.

Title: Abraham – The Father of Promise Theme: Understanding and keeping God’s promise. Text: Genesis 12 Introduction Review How did we get here - Dealing with Sin Genesis 4:1-7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014

The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist