Sermons on Too Good To Be True:

Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016

Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 5

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 31, 2016

If more of us would: cry out to a merciful God who wants to hear from us; desire a relationship like we see David having; earnestly seek after God instead of what we see around us... Could we not see a change in our life like the one in David's?

Psalm 5 The Psalms are excellent sources of encouragement for us EX: When things are bad, when life becomes difficult, the Psalms can help Sometimes we don’t take the time to appreciate how valuable they can be FACT: We are faced with many difficult decisions on a daily basis More so, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2016

Seeing God on the Throne as He Really Is

A. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GOD? 1. Some think a mean old man – He punishes. 2. Some think a hippie God – He is indifferent. 3. Some think a good ole boy – He’s the man upstairs. 4. Some think a bell hop God – He gets me what I want. 5. Some think God is what I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Home

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 7, 2016

The Harvest Home is a grand celebration. The expression is not found in the bible, but the principle is.

THE HARVEST HOME I Introduction - The expression is not found in the Bible but the event is. From the earliest times, the earth's harvest has been received with gladness and celebration. Observance of the Feasts of the Harvest and the Ingathering were commanded (Exodus 23:16). 1. Feast of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:16, Jeremiah 8:20, Jeremiah 23:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 14, 2017

Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus.

You have probably heard the phrase “What’s in a name?” from time to time. Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus. We heard the name John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

"Push"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2016

I found this acronym "PUSH" Pray Until Something Happens. The message is the importance of prayer.

P-U-S-H Luke 11:1-13 A man was sleeping one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

No Scripture Verses Can Be Interpreted Privately

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us to interpret the bible privately for our own sole purpose but according to His own purpose with His HOLY SPIRIT interpreting it for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you interpreting the bible privately? No. Because I refer to pastors, leaders, commentaries on how a verse is interpreted, I go on another way of reading even the Greek and Hebrew language of it for correct interpretation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Ready!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2016

Let all Christians be ready for the second coming of Christ!

Be Ready Luke 12:35-40 Introduction 1. In Luke 9:51 we began studying the ‘Travel Narrative’ - ten chapters in Luke that contain several unique passages not found in the other gospels. It is the Travel Narrative because it begins with Jesus beginning his journey to Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Paul Part Vi Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016

Talks about what it means to follow Jesus. The Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 deals with this issue and still impacts us today.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about Paul’s suffering and how he was permanently and painfully ill. How we approach God in suffering. • There are moments in history that alter the shape of life. • Sometimes they are well chronicled and noted like landing a man on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Mercy Shall Meet Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016

To show that GOD is my Sure Reward, His Very Presence in my life, and GOD has allowed us to see the defeat of our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your enemies defeated? Yes. GOD is my Sure Reward and I will see the defeat of my enemies. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is my Sure Reward, His Very Presence in my life, and GOD has allowed us to see the defeat of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prayed Before Everything Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

Prayer reflected His relationship with the Father.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

(God Does His Best Work On The Night Shift)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

THE PSALMIST ASSURES US THAT THE REDEMPTIVE HAND OF GOD IS STILL OPERATIVE IN HUMAN HISTORY THAT EVEN IN THE MIDIST OF OUR WEEPING NIGHTS THAT GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE AND HE STILL HAS THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS

Psalm 30:-5 (KJV) cluase C/D 5 (C) weeping may endure for a night, (D)but joy cometh in the morning. VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN -A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEJUAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK ON THE NIGHT SHIFT) MY BROTHERS AND ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"An Invitation To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2017

A sermon about living in the Kingdom of God.

“An Invitation to Love” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the SoupMobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Did The Angels Announce The Birth To Shepherds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2017

A message about the choice to proclaim the news of Christ's birth to the lowly shepherds. The sermon looks at how the shepherds were a foreshadowing of who the ministry of Jesus would focus on.

OF COURSE IT WAS SHEPHERDS: We act like this was an inevitable part of the story, but it wasn’t. - Luke 2:8-12. - The Christmas story is so familiar that we presume that each part had to happen that way. “Of course the shepherds heard from the angels. It had to be like that.” Only it didn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other