Sermons on The Silver Cord:

Discipleship - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 12, 2020

Today I would like to speak to the younger men...

Today I would like to speak to the younger men. In Titus 2:6, after speaking of the responsibilities of older men and older women and younger women he mentions younger men. In this verse he says, “Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded…” This is exactly what I plan to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6, Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That We Do Justly (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of Micah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Sleep With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

This message is so needful today warning us of the dangers and temptations lurking around every corner to rob and entice us to sin, offering us the best of both worlds, opening a door for the enemy to rob us of the blessings God intends for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Numbers 22:16-18) (16) "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:" (17) "For I will promote thee ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29, Numbers 21:22, Numbers 22:7, Revelation 2:14, Ephesians 4:25-30, Numbers 22:16-18, Numbers 19:16-20, Numbers 31:16, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Mighty Hand Of God - 1 Peter 5:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 24, 2025

Symptoms of pride are disobedience, human wisdom, self-sufficiency, burnout, self-condemnation, over-indulgence, rebellion against authority, unforgiveness, and demanding to know the hidden things.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Is ‘allah’ Of Islam Another Name For The God Of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2025

Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. It claims to be a monotheistic belief system that worships one god, Allah.

The word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’ or ‘surrender,’ as its followers are to surrender to Allah's will continuously. It is because the name ‘Allah’ translates as ‘god,' that many Christians who live in the Middle East incorrectly use the word “Allah” when referencing the God of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4, Matthew 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Operation Activate Appetite - 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

The way to increase your appetite for the milk is to abandon appetite-suppressing sins and taste of the goodness of the milk.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another continually, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All ...read more

When You Trust The Lord You Get The Better Deal - Genesis 13 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions.

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions. They make one bad decision, it leads to other bad decisions and then life gets so complicated. You get to a place where you wonder how are they ever going to get out of this problem. It is so deep of a hole ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Aren't Hopelessly Wicked: John Is Recommissioned, As Prophet To All People (Rev. 10:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2023

God's judgments don't stand alone, or work alone. He commissions John, and then the 2 witnesses, to testify about Jesus. People turn, when we obey our commission.

This morning, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 10. This is a great chapter. I really enjoyed studying it, and wrestling with it. But it caused me all kinds of fits, because it's a chapter that can't be understood by itself. Until you hear the OT echoes, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Daniel 12:1-13, Revelation 9:20-21, Ezekiel 2:1-10, Ezekiel 3:1-11, Revelation 19:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024

We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

One-Handed Giving - Matthew 6:3-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

Jesus spends so much time in Matthew 6 and other places trying to get us to be motivated by eternal rewards. Why are so few Christians still not motivated by reward?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-4

Controlling Your Tongue - Philippians 4:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 3, 2022

The virtues that lead to unity

Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Introduction David’s brothers were all at the front lines of the battle, fighting for King Saul against the Philistines, and David gets sent to bring some food to his brothers. When he arrives, he asks what’s going on, and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

The Darkness Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2022

1) The Attack of the Crowd (Matthew 26:47), 2) The Kiss of the Traitor (Matthew 26:48–50a), 3) The Presumption of Peter (Matthew 26:50b–53) and finally 4) The Fulfillment of Prophecy (Matthew 26:54-56).

Matthew 26:47–56. 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Other

Greater Works (John 14:12-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 19, 2022

How can we have a lifestyle, of greater works than Jesus?

This morning is going to feel a little different. There's been a few things in the back of my mind I've wanted to try to teach for a while-- and wrestle with myself-- and I just haven't taken the time. Today, I'm going to try to work through these things. The other thing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Maximize Your Experience - Genesis 37:5-36 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side.

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side. The academic side is where we learn the Bible stories and so on from God’s word. Now when we’re teaching children we teach them about 200 Bible stories. And then of course there’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Improve Your Serve In Church Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2021

The church is the vital community through which worship to God happens, it’s the place where people grow spiritually, it’s the place that fosters connection with God and others.

Series: How to improve your serve? Thesis: As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave, a person lacking self-esteem, someone of lower class, a person crushed in spirit, a person with low self-worth. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational