Sermons on The Right Atmosphere:

Come To Church With A Purpose

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Why do people go to church? Power Point is available upon request

PSALM 27:4-5 “COME TO CHURCH WITH A PURPOSE” A) There does need to be a purpose behind why we come to church. * And there needs to be some reasons we do the things we do as they relate to the church. B) In our text the Psalmist, David, had a purpose, or some reasons for coming to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Since The Spirit Of The Lord Is Here - Now What?

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 3, 2021

Worship does not lead to an encounter with God. It is an encounter with God. Understand you cannot have an encounter with God and not be changed. It is more than the ritualistic entertainment that we have become so accustomed to.

Since the Spirit of the Lord is here Now What? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING- Byron Cage wrote The presence of the lord is here. The presence of the lord is here. I can feel it in the atmosphere The presence of the lord is here. The spirit of the lord is here. Everybody blow the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, James 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

War In Heaven, Part I Down And Out Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

War in heaven with the dragon

I have mentioned from the pulpit on different occasions that I get upset about people that give the impression--overtly or in a subtle way--that they are going to take on Satan or his demons. I have heard stories from years ago about preachers dressing up in army fatigues and making a whole lot of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Happy, Happy, Happy Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Celebration in heaven, Satan and his demonic forces defeated and expelled from heaven

The Revelation of Jesus Christ is most often viewed as the "heaviest" of the books of the Bible, and for the most part it is a title that is deserved. We see the rise of Antichrist, Satan thrown to earth, demons released from the abyss and the death of millions if not billions of people globally. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Great Deliverance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message two in our series on the journey of faith in Exodus. This message tracks the deliverance form Egypt.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch ”The Great Deliverance” I. CONFRONTATION #1 “Let my people go!” 5:2-6:13 A. Moses communicated God’s demand 5:1-3 God said to let my people go! Pharaoh, “Who is this God? The God of the Hebrews said, “Obey or else.” B. Pharaoh hardened his ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 5, 2022

Complaining is so common these days. People like to complain about everything. Did you realize that complaining is directed at God, who has control over our circumstances? That is why complaining can be a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He returned the next day, fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut one tree, and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 13:31-33, Numbers 14:36-37, James 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Philippians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginnings

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 25, 2023

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime.

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime. Some of your beginnings are forced by you and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small Things? You May Never See? You May Never Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2021

In the ministry we may have many questions? Why can't I see the fruit of my labor now? Little things can kill the effectiveness of ministry. Are we called to success or faithfulness. Love small things. Never use comparison.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Hebrews 12:12-15, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2021

Some people like to complain about everything. The Bible warns us, the believers, not to complain/grumble. Why? This sermon gives four reasons why complaining/grumbling is a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He came back the next day fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut 1 tree and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:10, James 5:9, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah And Hagar

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

We can learn much from the lives of Sarah and Hagar.

Genesis 16 Verse 1 - Now Sarai Abram's wife gave him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. Sarai’s handmaid Hagar is introduced. Sarai had no children. Remember in Genesis 11:29-30 Sarai was introduced and we were told that she was barren and had no child. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:20, Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 25:9, Genesis 25:12-18, Genesis 28:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 6 - Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

Judgement was about to open the door and come through. The Day of the LORD is about to fall and who pays the slightest attention? We should be warning them in our preaching. It is one thing to preach gospel stories, but preach what is coming on the earth warning men and women.

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 6 - ZEPHANIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7-11, Zephaniah 1:14-18, Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:13, Zephaniah 2:1-3, Zephaniah 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Revelation 16:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prologue Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 16, 2024

Before getting to the story proper there is a Prologue – Creation. God breathed creative power. He said it and it happened – “In the Beginning.”

August 17, 2024 The Bible. Scripture. The Word of God. 66 books written by more than 40 authors, over a span of approximately 1500 years, on 3 continents (Asia, Europe and Africa) and in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek). And yet, despite all those variables, the Bible is ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025

This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 11:9-10, Luke 18:5-8, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Enough

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Understanding how valuable we are in the eyes of God

As we have lived daily, we have chased money or power or love, yet even in pursuing those things, they are just symptoms of our never-ending search for one thing- AM I ENOUGH? Have you ever pondered in your thoughts that I am worthy and deserving, and does my life serve a purpose? After carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeling Small, Walking Tall Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

Small congregations might feel ineffective at reaching people, but big things come in small packages. Both the parable of "the mustard seed" and "the yeast" show how small, seemingly insignificant things can make a huge impact.

The passage of Scripture that we will view tonight contains two short parables – “The Mustard Seed” and “The Yeast.” I have entitled our sermon “Feeling Small, Walking Tall,” and the passage that we’ll be studying provides a great opportunity for sharing a motivational message. You are probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist