Sermons on The Vulnerable:

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha The Eye Prophet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2017

This may be the information age, but God is the ultimate information regulator. He determines what we do and do not perceive.

Elisha the Eye Prophet (2 Kings 6:8-23) We are all vulnerable in different ways: 1. “In 1991, an organization called Michigan’s Timid Motorist assisted 830 motorists across the MacKinac Bridge that is five miles long and 200 feet high. The drivers were so scared of heights that they couldn’t drive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eating Humble Pie Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 8, 2016

Job realizes that he is only mortal and human.

Job 42:7-17 “Eating Humble Pie” INTRODUCTION The ending of Job reads like it was written by an American screenwriter. American plays and movies almost always have to have a happy ending. For forty-one chapters we have walked with Job through his suffering. The storyteller has ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need Ahh Moments

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2023

There are many ahh moments in this text.

“We Need Ahh Moments” John 4:5-42 1. Jesus knows folks need an Ahh moments That’s why He went to Samaria • Jesus said to the disciples “I must needs go through Samaria” • Jesus seemingly knows our deepest hurts, needs of the hour, He just knows our stuff 2. Water is something we must have for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Methodist

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amnesty- Week 1 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 23, 2014

This is our Easter 2014 Sermon. It launched a 4 week series on forgiveness and has mixed live and video content.

Amnesty - Part 1, Pastor Rob Ketterling PASTOR ROB: Well, I want to say welcome to all of our campuses as we celebrate Easter together. I, along with our teaching pastors and our campus pastors, are going to be doing an interactive sermon that will be live and on video and have video ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Heed To God's Word Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2022

The evidence of our Christian sincerity is demonstrated in the way we treat one another. God's word to His people is that we would love our neighbor as ourselves. Zechariah confronts this matter with a reminder of Israel's historical experience.

In Zechariah 7 a delegation came from the Jews in Bethel asking the question: “Should I mourn and fast in the fifth month, as I have done for so many years?”i During the 70 years of exile in Babylon, the Jews had been observing four fasts in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem. The most ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14, Matthew 22:37-38, James 1:27, Matthew 10:39, Luke 6:38, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Isaiah 30:1-11, 1 Peter 1:1-16, Exodus 9:12, Proverbs 28:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

To Exploit Or Not To Exploit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 19, 2001

The text teaches us how to be a community of faith that is distinct, i.e. freed up folks in Christ by choosing the way of non-exploitation.

To exploit or not to exploit Ex.22:18-31 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 20, 2001 18 “A sorceress must not be allowed to live. 19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must be executed. 20 “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the LORD must be destroyed. 21 “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Have A Spirit-Led Life!

Contributed by Ron Mirick on May 24, 2002

A motivational message challenging us to give the leadership of our lives over to the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO HAVE A SPIRIT-LED LIFE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To motivate the listener to give the leadership of their life over to Jesus Christ. To help them reevaluate their life and what they do. CENTRAL IDEA: The listener should walk away from this message challenged to become more deeply involved with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Cure For The Blues

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

When we are depressed things many times seem hopeless, don’t they? But in our study today, we will find that there is hope in the midst of depression. (1 Kings - pt 6)

GOD’S CURE FOR THE BLUES" TEXT I KINGS 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION [I KINGS 19:1-5] Elijah sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die? Now that doesn’t sound like the Elijah the great prophet taking up in a whirlwind. It really seems out of character for Elijah, a man who had walked so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Sexual Temptations

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Various proverbs

Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Christian Church