Sermons on The Gap:

How To Come To Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Excuses we make for not following Christ

How to come to Christ There was a man who traveled to see Mother Teresa a few years ago. He found in her home pictures of multiarmed Hindu gods on the walls. He wondered why she would have such idols in her place. He later found out that was the way the Catholic theology ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40-69

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hindrances To Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the things that hinder our faith.

Faith Part 7: Hindrances To Your Faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12; Galatians 6:5 Introduction As we have begun our bible study lesson series on faith, this will be the final sermon on faith in this series at this time – more could come later. During the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Ecstasy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009

When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking Through Open Doors Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 20, 2005

Does the American church remember what the Great Commission really is?

October 16, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Title: Walking Through Open Doors In the four years that we have been in this church much of my preaching ministry has been spent on the subject of the importance of witnessing. I’ve shared what the bible says about it, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twenty-First Century Demons Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we must fight the demons of the 21st century

Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 25:35-46

Denomination: Episcopal

You Can Cook In Small Pots.(Spurgeon)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2016

Spurgeon: DO NOT HOLD BACK BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PREACH IN ST. PAUL'S CATHERAL. BE CONTENT TO TALK TO ONE OR TWO PEOPLE IN A COTTAGE. YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS AS WELL AS BIG ONES. LITTLE PIGEONS CAN CARRY GREAT MESSAGES.

YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED?--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pint jar of corn seeds. If needed candy corn? IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO EACH PERSON'S ARGUMENT THEIR WAY IS RIGHT... THIS IS HARMLESS. I CAN PLAY WITH SIN AND STILL BE RIGHT. John ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There You Have It! Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 12, 2014

Who is Jesus? What is He about? Did He ever say? Did He ever clear that up?

Last week, we left Jesus being betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Temple guards. The disciples were scattering, trying to escape arrest. A bystander was grabbed in the foray, but pulled away. We pick up the story today with Mark’s record of the second trial of Jesus. There were six trials; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Baptist

Test Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul's absolute principle is, "No one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, 'Jesus be cursed.'" No matter how gifted a man is, and no matter how marvelous are the wonders he performs, he is clearly a fake if he curses Jesus.

Before he became president of the United States Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the army. He was drilling his men one day during the Black Hawk War. As he marched along with his men he came to a fence with a gap in it. He wanted his men to go through that gap, but for the life of him he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Come, Holy Spirit! Pentecost Sermon

Contributed by Matt Stone on May 11, 2020

We so desperately need the Holy Spirit! We need to rediscover these 5 truths from Acts 2.

Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost (written in the Covid-19 pandemic, May 2020) When you look at your own life, and the life of your church family do you see the work of the Spirit? • Do you see yourself and others rooted in God’s truth; convicted of sin and pride, and living in humble submission to God? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In Discouraging Times

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 27, 2020

How do you maintain your hope during discouraging times?

HOPE IN DISCOURAGING TIMES "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for," Job 6:8. Job was a man to whom everything seemed to be going on well. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, one tragedy after another besieged him. Before he could make sense of what was ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8, Psalm 42:11, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

We are called to love one another. we do not always have to agree to love like Christ.

Love one another 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction- Good Morning, As we begin the service this morning, listen to the lyrics to the song “Do it again” from Elevation worship. Walking around these walls, I thought by now they’d fall But you have never failed me yet. Waiting for change to come Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

"the Samaratin Woman: Breaking Down Barriers For The Kingdom Of God" (Message 9 In 2021 Series On Gospel Of John) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

In this message we find the account of Jesus meeting a Samaratin Woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Jesus broke down barriers of the sexes, as well as national hatred by bringing the message of the Kingdom of God to her and the people of her town.

“BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD (Sermon Nine in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 4:1-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/DCQKExvdu7U INTRODUCTION: 1.) As the popularity of Jesus increased, the Pharisees heard Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Is Christmas Really All About?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 11, 2023

In this 2023 series we are looking at the true meaning of Christmas. Today/s message is titled Wishing ands Hoping. The NT gives us a great word: HOPE. We have the blessed Hope: His name is Jesus.

“Wishing and Hoping” Isaiah 9:6-7a Several years ago, I wrote and published my first book. The entire process took about two and a half years. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. And rather than one author, there were approximately 40. With very different backgrounds; sheep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Justice Meets Mercy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy meet as Jesus bears our sin and gives us His own righteousness.

1. Our Built-In Passion for Justice Author Gary Haugen captures something we’ve all observed: > “If I wanted to teach math to a classroom of six-year-olds, I would begin each day by distributing a delicious snack—unevenly. Then I would simply wait. Within minutes the kids who got less would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 1:29, Luke 23:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

Reconciliation- making things right in your relationship with the Lord and with each other.

MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-21 Good morning everyone and welcome again to Rosedale. This morning as you are turning to 2 Corinthians 5 I want to speak of reconciliation- making things right within a relationship-other people and your relationship with the Lord. Most think that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Nazarene