Sermons on Towers:

It Costs To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2015

The analysis of following Jesus in Luke 14:25-35 shows us what is involved in following Jesus.

Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem from Galilee, Jesus often engaged in controversy with the Jewish leadership, most often the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:37-54; 13:31-14:24). But now in Luke 14:25, Jesus returns to address the crowds. In doing so, he clarified what is involved in following him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembering 9/11

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 3, 2011

In this message, I want us to look back, to look around, and to look up, because looking up is our only hope.

INTRO.- WHO SAID THESE WORDS? “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” II Corinthians 4:8 ILL.- (From a news release by DeMoss News) In a summer filled with superhero movies, Americans are confusing Captain America’s messages of triumph with quotes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

When God Comes In Judgment (Zephaniah 1:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

God is coming in judgment against his people, and the whole world, because they are half-hearted in following him. God expects total allegiance, and not partial.

This week, we begin a short, three week study on the book of Zephaniah. Let's start by reading verse 1: (1) The word of Yahweh that was/came to Zephaniah son of Gedalyah son of Amaryah son of Khezkeyah in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah. Zephaniah was a prophet when Josiah was ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18

The Barren Fig Tree: Personal, National, And Universal Applications Of Fruit Bearing Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

A fig tree produces fruit, it produces figs, a wonderful fruit common in Israel in the middle east.

“Mordecai was seven years old when he decided that God had called him to be an evangelist. He started by preaching to barnyard animals. He even tried to immerse a cat in a water trough. When the feline began to scratch and claw, the budding evangelist threw him down and screamed, “Go on . . . go to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3-4, John 15:1-2, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

One More For Jesus

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

We are in the world for the world and in our mouths is the Word of God that people need to hear and understand while there is time.

Over the last 3 Sundays, we have been preaching about the kingdom of God. In the New Testament, the Kingdom of God is viewed as apocalyptic (describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world) and eschatological. Jesus is King in a spiritual sense, and His Kingdom is here. It belongs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Mark 13:10-11, Mark 16:15, Luke 10:2, Romans 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Kiss The Son

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 21, 2024

The promise of Messiah's reign. We can be friends of God.

Kiss the Son Psalm 2 Good morning. In Western cultures, kisses show different feelings within different relationships. Kissing my granddaughter is very different than kissing my wife. A kiss on the cheek is common in many cultures around the world as a greeting. How a person kisses another person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

2 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-II—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: The Biggest Piece: A young boy’s Mom & Dad had invited some supper guests from Dad’s office. The son was eager to help his mother in the kitchen preparing for the guests. They prepared a great supper that everybody thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption For The Exiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the exile forms an important part of the genealogy of Jesus because it highlights his mission of redemption for those who are separated from God.

Introduction In mid-March, BBC News reported that the United Nations investigators asserted, “Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime.... The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said there was evidence of the illegal transfer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025

Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2023

We serve a God who loves us, why do we have such a hard time asking for help? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I have to begin this morning with a confession. When it comes to matters of technology, I’m a stereotypical male. I’ll figure it out, just leave me alone, don’t hand me the instruction book, I’ve got this. It shows up as I’m driving somewhere using the GPS. It used to really bug me when Terri ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Be A Man Of God?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 10, 2023

A businessman read a little book entitled “Men of God.”

He was so moved that he was determined to secure copies for all of his employees. • He wired the publisher in Chicago: “Send 125 copies of ‘Men of God.’” • The publisher wired back, “Chicago is out of ‘Men of God” they are hard to find. Try Memphis they might have some.” We desperately need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The End Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Some of the signs of the End is near

Opener: Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see every here this morning. We are excited to be back from vacation and I trust that you have had a blessed couple of weeks. We are excited to start a new series about end time events. These next couple of weeks will be really exciting. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Revelation 17:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pathway Of Adam Vs. The Pathway Of Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 14, 2024

I was walking in the pathway of Adam, the pathway of rebellion against God. And it was leading toward disaster. Not only that, the entire world system was built around the pathway of Adam. So it naturally drew me in.

There was a pathway I was on for many years. It was a pathway with many bright lights and beautiful things. So much technology and media, so many songs, and movies and events, giant arenas and commercials and billions of dollars in industry. I walked that path day by day, it was at times ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13-14, Romans 5:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist