Sermons on They Died In The Wilderness:

Losing Control Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2012

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save us from our sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Going Deep Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

The Psalmist David discovered early in life that walking around in the dark is tough. David had his share of tragedy. His infant son died when the baby was only a few days old. He also caused a lot of trouble for himself. He committed adultery, was re

Light the Lamp! Psalm 119:105 If you have ever driven in a fog before you will understand the setting I am about to describe. Two of my sons and I were headed home from Kansas City from seeing a baseball game. It was a doubleheader and of course we wanted to see both games. In between the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Divided Monarchy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

This a study of when the nation Israel divides into two nations. It’s the beginning of a sad time in the nation and in our Bibles. King Solomon has died and things were not good during his watch. He allowed a lot of evil stuff to happen in his later days.

Recently, our news feeds were filled with talk of the United Methodist Church and its potential divide. They are currently the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States and they recently announced a plan to split the church. The split comes because of what they called “fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Easter?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

For those of you here today who are saved, this message will help you to rejoice in who you are in Jesus. For those of you here today who are not following Christ and have never been born again, this message is to offer you what Jesus died and rose again to give.

Background to passage: Today is our second pass through the opening sentence in the book of Ephesians; a book written to the saints there, whom Paul knew well. These believers within the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. This is the first sentence after the greeting. It is powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

When We Wander Too Far Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message for Christians that are in sin

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion When We Wander Too Far? ( evanglelism, salvation) Luke 15:3-7 Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomato Seeds Grow Tomatoes

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jul 19, 2009

What You Plant is What Grows

Tomato Seeds Grow Tomatoes “Building a Family for God” Joshua 24:14 - 20 Before we go on and dig deep into the scripture, lets get to know a very faithful young man named Joshua. (Read Joshua 1: 1-5) 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Is Juicy Good News

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 9, 2002

We have some juicy good news to spread. Christ died on the cross and rose again and because of that the whole world can have eternal life through Him. That is so juicy of news that it should be flowing out of us everywhere we go. What a wonderful God w

Title: The Gospel Is Juicy Good News” Theme: The Gospel Subject: Spreading the Gospel Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Prop: Christians need to be enthusiastic about spreading God’s Word INTRO: I was sitting in the kitchen with mom one fall afternoon, I would say it was around 5:00 or 5:30pm. She was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Body Central

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Clock

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006

There are times in our lives when there is a drastic change and we begin numbering the years from that time. So often we would hear, Oh it is five years since mother died, or two years since we were married. These are time stopping moments. In our lives t

STOP THE CLOCK….. AND START IT OVER AGAIN When Time Starts Again Scripture Reading Ezra 3: 10-13 It has been five years since It has been two years since… It has been ten years since… It has been six years since… It has been fifty years since… Perhaps you have heard these phrases echoed in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Adventist

Graced From Shame (2nd Sunday) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 9, 2006

Has someone put a little "dis" on the front of your grace? Elizabeth knew what that was like. Her freedom was hindered, her past was haunting her, her conditions were less than what they should be, her religion was empty and she her efforts were fruitless

When I was little, if I had something on my face, my mother would often spit on a napkin or her thumb, reach over into my space and wipe the grit, or food, or dirt off of my face. It is a proven fact that a mother’s spit contains the same ingredients found in Formula 409! When we don’t look right, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Methodist

Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

“CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

You Can Be Sure About The Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

There are a lot of churches out there to choose from. Jesus only promised to build one, He only bled for one, He only died for one and He is the head of only one. Since Jesus established only one, how can we be sure we are members of that one church?

Recognizing the Church (You can be sure part 2) Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, "and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Jesus shed His blood and died for only one church. Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rules Are Rules Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2014

The Pharisees of Jesus' day died long ago. But their spirit lives on in congregations across the land. How can we recognize if we have become like the Pharisees, and what did Jesus teach us about what we need to know to avoid becoming like those men?

(Before reading the text I noted that the stories in this section of Mark detailed the conflict between Jesus and a religious group known as the Pharisees… and I emphasized the word "Pharisees" as I read through the text) OPEN: Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 31, 2012

Jesus could have said, “I AM” and you are not. And the whole crowd that came to arrest Him would have disappeared! He spoke the universe into existence, He could have spoken these soldiers out of existence. For Jesus being arrested is something that He di

Many people call this passage the holy of holies passage. This is the time we see that Jesus is arrested and crucified. It is a time of deep grief for Jesus' disciples. READ John 18:1-3 The word Kidron may have to do with Cedar trees but the word actually means dark or black. You can read in 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: *other