Sermons on Toxic People:

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020

Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Different Friendship: Church The People Of God (All-Age Service) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2019

Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, [Greek: gather together in my name.] I am there among them.”

We continue with our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme has been different friendship. This morning I want us to consider together Different Friendship: Church the people of God. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, [Greek: gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, 1 Peter 2:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 3:17, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 14, 2019

Our job as Christians is to seek out the lost and rejoice as they return to God.

Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: There is an old Jewish story of a farmer to whom God granted three wishes with the understanding that his neighbor would get double what the farmer wished. Wish number 1 was for 100 cattle / the neighbor got 200. Wish number 2 was for 100 acres of land / the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sinful Men Hate To Be Rebuked! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins.

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins. They also have numerous unbiblical excuses to commit sin and to defend their sinful ways. When you question them they mock and boast about their sins also they try to tempt others and they either blame God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7

Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018

Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Third

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

God first, others, and ourselves. Loving the Lord with all our hearts puts us in right relationship with everyone else including ourselves

I am Third Matthew 22:37 Deuteronomy 6:5 Prayer- Deuteronomy 6:1-9- Read from Bible Introduction- These are the words of Moses recorded to the people of Israel as they left slavery from Egypt and heading to the promised land of God. The Ten Commandments of God are laid down. They are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Increase Our Faith ?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 1, 2016

“It is impossible to live life having not been offended, but woe to the person through whom they do come! It would be better for him that a millstone be tied around his neck and to be thrown into the sea, than to cause one of these ‘little ones’ to stumble.”

Happy “Refuge” Saturday, Everyone! 4/30/16 Not every child who starts out in church stays in church; in fact, the number of kids and young adults walking away from the faith is ever increasing as time moves on. Did you know (I did the research) that less than 1% of young people in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Ran To Meet Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show that GOD rans up to meet us and reached out to save us from our sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you chosen GOD? No. GOD chosed me. John 15:16 John 15:16 (Amplified Bible) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rahab, Example Of Deliverance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 27, 2015

To show that GOD saw us from eternity and He has chosen us before the foundation of the world and brought us out to be His own.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS saw you before you believed? Definitely Yes, from eternity He has already chosen me Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses: "I Can't Speak So Good" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 8, 2017

Excuses, God's Provision, People Who Support Us

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Moses: “I Can’t Speak So Good” Exodus 4:10-17 (p. 41) August 13, 2017 Introduction: I had someone this past week ask me if I would do something I really didn’t want to do…it was to attend a luncheon and discuss social media and it’s effects on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Applying The Great Commission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016

The last command given by Jesus Christ. Still the marching orders for the Church.

A. The Great Commission 1. It’s the last command given by Jesus Christ. 2. It is given to all believers. 3. It hasn’t been completed or finished. 4. It is still the marching orders of the church. B. The First Giving – John 20:19-23 When: On Sunday evening of Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Christ's Sake God Will Not Forsake Us As His People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD will never forsake us because He has already forsaken the LORD JESUS on our place, and GOD is well pleased to make us His people.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we forsaken by GOD? No, NEVER, in any way. Deuteronomy 31:6 (Amplified Bible) Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2015

When Abram's faith was challenged and he faltered, God was still there. God is faithful, even when we are not.

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There Genesis 12:10-13:4, NLT Intro: Helen Roseveare was a missionary in the Belgian Congo, now known as the republic of Congo in Africa. She spent many years there and she shared this story about her faltering faith and how God reminded her that He was still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011

The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal