Sermons on The Problem Of Evil:

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Journey To Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2017

The angel announced a message of "great joy". But the world often confuses Joy with Happiness and ends up being disappointed. What brings us joy and what difference does that make in our lives?

OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning we’re going to start out the sermon with “Joy to the World”. If you would, stand and sing it with me. 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Gullible Are We?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

Jesus wanted us to know and realize, see all I’ve done, pretty amazing huh? But the fantastic news today and every day is, you are capable of this and a whole lot more!

How Gullible are we? Illus. By Richard Crow A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan, "While serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I traveled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city for supplies. It was a journey of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2017

part 1 of a new series looking at worship.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 February 12, 2017 When I was in school, my favorite class was math. I loved math and wanted to major in math when I went to college. My most dreaded class was English. I couldn’t write well and I didn’t understand grammar. When Joshua and Zachary needed help in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Canceled Debt (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 20, 2017

When we accepted what Jesus did on the cross we had our sin debt canceled. So now what? We can have an improper or a proper response to our canceled debt. Last week we looked at some improper responses. Today we'll look at some proper responses.

CANCELED DEBT (part two) Recap: What are improper responses to our canceled debt? We start accumulating more debt. People claim bankruptcy and then go right back to accumulating more debt. Why? Because they either don't care or they didn't learn the lesson that their poor choices got them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ash Wednesday: A Confession

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Feb 27, 2017

An Ash Wednesday Sermon focusing on sin, confession, repentance and mortality

Ash Wednesday: A Confession “Return to me, says the Lord, with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning, and rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.” (Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 3:17-19

Denomination: *other

The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

And They Lived Happily Ever After

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016

Heaven is a real place, not a fairy tale

“AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER REV. 21:1-7 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Community-Distinctive Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 6, 2017

We are not to be distinctive by our man made rules and traditions. We as the church are to be distinctive by the way we love.

Title: Community-Distinctive Church Place: BLCC Date: 2/12/17 Text: John 13.34-35; Colossians 3.12-14 CT: The church is to be distinct in how it loves. [Screen 1] FAS: In Hot Springs, Arkansas, you'll find the Morris Antique Mall. Nothing on the inside distinguishes this antique store from dozens ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

After spending time in fasting and prayer, Esther acted courageously. Because God is in control, we can live courageously.

Introduction: Tonight I would like for us to look at the book of Esther. This is a strange book in the Bible due to the fact that God is not really mentioned. This has led some to cast it out, or think that it should not be part of the Bible. Esther in Church History 1. Not one commentary was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 9, 2019

This is the 24th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus' claim to divinity by His statement "I am the Light of the World."

Jesus: Light of the World (John pt. 24) Text: John 8:12-30 Well Church; we’ve made it to John chapter 8. And We’re actually going to jump down to verse 12, and not read verses 1 through 11 this morning. And you say, “Why are we doing that Pastor Ken?” Well I’m glad you asked that question… If ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Serve A Savior

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 25, 2021

We all serve someone or some thing.

We are all servants of something or someone. We are either enslaved to the sin we have committed or we are servants of Jesus to Whom we are committed. Serving either one is a personal choice. No one can force your service to either master. No one can prevent your service. But whom will you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice In A Close Call

Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019

God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 3rd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

True worship to the LORD seeks to honor the name above all names, Jesus Christ our LORD.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed