Sermons on Tranquil:

A Father & His Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 16, 2022

In Psalm 128:1-6 we see the 3 blessings of a: 1) Blessing Announced (Psalm 128:1) the 2) Blessing Described (Psalm 128:2–4) and it concludes with the 3) Blessing Pronounced (Psalm 128:5–6).

Psalm 128:1-6. Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! [2] You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. [3] Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Other

Les Portails Doivent Être Ouvertes (The Gates Must Be Opened - French) Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

Si ces portes restent fermées, cela limitera notre service à Dieu ; mais lorsque ces portes sont ouvertes, nous aurons une croissance exponentielle de l'église, une amélioration de ses finances et d'abondantes bénédictions.

LES PORTAILS DOIVENT ÊTRE OUVERTES "Après avoir passé la première et la deuxième circonscription, ils arrivèrent à la porte de fer qui mène à la ville, et qui s'ouvrit d'elle-même ; ils sortirent et traversèrent une rue, et ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seventy Times Seven Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 12, 2022

A message about forgiveness... what it is and what it is not

“Seventy Times Seven” Forgive One Another NOW IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on Me, on who I AM… I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity In Times Like These

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2023

God is serious about our lives and His judgment. Live like it!

Integrity in Times like These When God established an earthly monarchy for Israel, He prohibited anointing a king from outside the nation. Moses told the Hebrews in Deuteronomy 15:14-15 (NKJV): 14 “When you come to the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and possess it and dwell in it, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.

Chapter 1 1. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life: and this we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: *other

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 13, 2003

Women are called to lives of faith, just like Jesus was. Their calling includes this difficult command to submit to their husbands, even ones who are not believers. What is required is the same thing required of Jesus; an obedient faith.

May 11, 2003 "Women of Faith" 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ Christianity, our faith, is most challenging when we read passages of Scripture like the one we read last week. From the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Tragedy

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 21, 2005

At the four year anniversary of “9/11”, we still have that lingering question, “WHY?” Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, “Why?”, again. “Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?” The question is a rou

At the four year anniversary of "9/11", we still have that lingering question, "WHY?" Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, "Why?", again. "Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?" You hear the question at church, on the street, on TV and just about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

What It Means To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Ways To Destroy Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

Five things we can all avoid to keep our testimony for Jesus.

Five ways to destroy your testimony II Samuel 11:1-15, 27 I was born and raised in Glace Bay, N.S. My father was a coal miner and he was also the son of a coal miner and he was raised in a development of coal company houses in a very run down area of Glace Bay called Bridgeport Rows. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Sickness For God's Glory"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Suffering always precedes glory

“Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Maintaining A Holy Standard

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008

It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Apostolic

The Role Of Sexual Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

The Role of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

The Role of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage October 29, 2017 – Brad Bailey INTRO Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on relationships…enititled “Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage.” Making relationships work involves how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defiant Prayer Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

3 things about Daniel’s prayer: Daniels’s Discipline of prayer; Daniel’s Defiance through prayer; and Daniel’s Endurance in prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource of the church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into our lives and into our families. o John Wesley, pioneer of the Great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Management Principles Series

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015

Time management is not about doing more things, it's about doing the right things. Time management is really about life management. These principles from God's Word will enable you to make the most of your time.

Time Management Principles Living on Borrowed Time Series – Part 1 INTRO: - A lot of people think that managing your time is about cramming more and more into your day. - They think that going, going, going, and going is the key – and they look for advanced tricks like how to brush ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

Three Biblical Ways to Inject Humor into Your Lives

“Laughter IS the best medicine!” Dr. Randy Deal THREE BIBLICAL WAYS TO INJECT HUMOR INTO YOUR LIFE: 1. LOOK FOR LAUGHTER! For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven…A time to cry and a time to LAUGH. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 22:17

Denomination: Baptist