Sermons on Theological Depth:

When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009

What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? The Word of God shows us.

Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head Psalm 130:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2009 *When I was going to Georgia Tech, I took a swimming class that qualified us to be Red Cross lifeguards. To get an “A” in this class you had to pass three endurance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

We can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so close we can hardly imagine it. Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes.

Does God seem far away? Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes. We we can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalm 16:11, Exodus 33:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Putting Truth Into Practice - Philippians 4:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

How to put what you know into practice and find protection, success, peace, and prosperity.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

A Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus encounter with the man born blind. Seeing as a metaphor of judgement

Blindness is a terrible thing isn’t it? We rely on our eyes so much for experiencing the world, for enjoying life, for perceiving reality. After all, seeing is believing. Di and I went to the Opera in New York when we were there. We decided we could just afford seats in the Family Circle. What we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

Blind Spots

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Oct 18, 2000

Text: John 9:35-41 v.

Text: John 9:35-41 v. 40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, "Surely we are not blind, are we?" You know what a blind spot is. If youíre driving in a car and are relying on your rear view mirrors to check the lanes, there are some spots that you still wonít be able to see. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

I Speak, Therefore You Are Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003

2nd in series on Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s role in creation, calling us to Wake Up! our spirits to the reality of God around us.

I Speak, Therefore You Are. Series: “The Holy Who?” May 10/11, 2003 Intro: THE NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES Six married men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes. There is no access to fast food. Each man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus told a story in Matthew 9 to teach us about the new things He wants to do in our lives.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

The Mature Minister Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002

Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Anglican

Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Anglican

Give It Away!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 14, 2007

Tell the good news!

GIVE IT AWAY! II Timothy 4.5 S: Evangelism C: Do the work of the evangelist Pr: TELL THE GOOD NEWS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Tools TS: We will find in our study three tools that help us to tell the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional, topical The ____ tool is… I. THE GOSPEL II. YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2015

When Paul says "all things work together for good," does he really mean all?

Dr. James Dobson wrote a book in 1997 entitled When God Doesn’t Make Sense. The book was written for anyone struggling with trials and heartaches—the death of a loved one, disease, divorce, rejection—in the hopes of understanding the meaning of suffering in the world. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul tells us how we should conduct ourselves when we come together to worship. He speaks separately to men and women. The issues are different for men and women

In 2:3&4 Paul says: “This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” He reminds us that there is only one God and only one mediator between God and humanity, Jesus Christ. So he first asks us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Anglican

Strip Down To Run Effectively For The Crown!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014

It's necessary for us to get rid of spiritual clutter and place ourselves to effectively function in glorifying God!

(Getting rid of Spiritual Clutter and placing ourselves for effective Christ-glorifying work!) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Believe - Intro Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free