Sermons on Thomas Keating:

“he Was Rejected By The People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015

The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Leaps And Bounds In Your Walk With God.

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

Spiritual Growth

Growing Leaps and Bounds in Your Walk With God. Dr. Michael Pope HEB 12:1-2 Theme: Maturity and Spiritual Growth: A young man used to dive for exotic fish for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Which Way

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Finding the way to God. Learning from experience.

WHICH WAY Scripture: John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” I. LOOK TO EXPERIENCE A. The way is known by the more experienced. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel: Rights Of Sonship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2015

The passage of Galatians 3:26-4:7 is about Sonship. We find here about the tremendous privilege of Sonship that comes with faith in Christ. We became Sons of God when we trusted Christ as savior. We actually become a child of the king.

When you look at the coaching career of the winningest coach in division 1 basketball, Bobby Knight you see he has coached some pretty impressive players. He has coached Isaih Thomas, Michael Jordan (on the Olympic team) and other very notable players. Which one do you suppose was his favorite to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us What We Want Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 14, 2015

Consider the will of God in every matter. Consider the consequences of every choice.

This is not a good title; I use it to jog our mind to think. Is this our orientation to life? • We know God cares and therefore we live through life seeking God to provide what we want. He is key to a successful and comfortable life. • The needs are real, and many, no doubt about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Healing Mercy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 30, 2015

The key to getting healed or unstuck in our lives is to do what God tells us to do-even if it doesn’t make sense. We must listen to God’s instructions in our hearts. We must find them in his word. There will be something that God will want us to do.

Jesse spotted Meagan through the window of a café, squeezing lemon into her glass of water. For a couple of minutes, he watched. The restaurant had a retro look, a throwback to diner days with soda counters and silver-rimmed tables. Two men in an adjacent booth said something to her; she ignored ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

We Speak Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

More like a Bible study on 1, 2 Timothy and Titus on We Speak of the Gospel (Material adapted from J.K. Jones Jr. at North American Christian Convention)

HoHum: One day I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home. I was amazed to see how many different types of pills that were in there (remember to bring pills from home). I’ve brought a few examples to show you. Take a few samples and talk about them. As I looked at these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 19, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On A Word During Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2013

It is no strange thing when the godly encounter persecution by those who refuse to yield to God & His Word. May the understanding that God has brought His servants before us through persecutions minister comfort & encouragement to us in our own tribulatio

PSALM 119: 81-88 [The Ministry of The Word Series] WAITING ON A WORD DURING SUFFERING [John 16:33] We have arrived at the eleventh section of the 22 letter alphabetic Psalm. Here the psalm reveals the dark and dreary midnight of a distraught soul. The psalmist is in anguish. His soul faints ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Baptist

No Failures, Just Learning Experiences Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the second message in a series on Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This message teaches that there are never any failures, just learning experiences.

How many of you have ever failed at something? If we are brutally honest we would all admit that we have failed more times than we would like to admit. However, I would like to suggest that there are two classes of people who fail: The ones who give up and the ones who use those failures as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Through The Old Testament #7: Perseverance And Passion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

The story of Nehemiah is an example to us for how we can overcome discouragement and distractions in our lives.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE O.T. #7: PERSEVERANCE AND PASSION OPENING: • I have good news for you this morning – the Gospel is good news! • The good news is that we can defeat discouragement! We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and ...read more

Denomination: *other

All Things Are Possible With God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012

4th of July message, nothing is impossible with God.

Introduction The Gospel is the story of God breaking into the human experience. God indwells human flesh in Christ. He indwells human history – making His will known and actuated – most notably through the Church but He is at work in all peoples, nations, tribes, and tongues. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

Having Power With Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012

If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Binding Up And Letting Loose

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jun 8, 2012

The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose.

Binding up and Letting Loosing By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 16:13-20 During the time of Jesus the caring of keys was a symbol of the delegated power of opening and closing. The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Fearless Parenting

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist