Sermons on Trials Temptations:

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Thomas Christian?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 26, 2018

This message identifies some of the character traits of "Thomas, the doubter" that can be seen in Christians today.

Turn with me to Matthew 10. We’re going to read the first four verses. 1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power (authority) against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2Now the names of the twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7, John 20:19-29, Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Has Come

Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018

Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

His Plan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2018

The fact that Paul first made an unscheduled visit and then cancelled his second scheduled visit to Corinth gave his opponents another reason to criticize him. He had not carried out his promise.

March 22, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.b: His Plan. (1:15-22) 2nd Corinthians 1:15-22 (NKJV) 15 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2017

Paul describes 1) The confusion (Romans 7:14–16), 2) The corruption (Romans 7:17–20) and 3) The conclusion (Romans 7:21–25). in seeing Christ as the ultimate deliverer of our inner conflict.

The totality of flooding this week in Texas from tropical storm Harvey has been devastating. 75 000 people called 911 seeking help. Calling out for help, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency deployed 900 personnel in search-and-rescue teams. A million liters of water, a million meals, 20, 520 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Other

P. S. - You Need These!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2017

Paul is sharing with his dear brothers and sister in Philippi three things that they need to be complete - 1. They need to learn how to CELEBRATE 2. They need to learn how to PRAY 3. They need to learn how to Think Straight

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 (Call to worship - Psalm 23) Title: P. S. - You Need These! Paul is sharing with his dear brothers and sister in Philippi three things that they need to be complete - 1. They need to learn how to CELEBRATE 2. They need to learn how to PRAY 3. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ark Of The Covenant Is Found

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 37: 1 – 29

Exodus 37: 1 – 29 The Ark of the Covenant is found 37 Then Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits was its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. 2 He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold all around it. 3 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“preparing Our Hearts For Prayer!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

In this message we look at how to prepare our hearts for prayer. We talked about the importance of grace and surrender is. We also looked at how necessary forgiveness is.

Introduction: There is a great article that illustrates the concept of grace written by Charles Stanley. “One of my more memorable seminary professors had a practical way of illustrating to his students the concept of grace. At the end of his evangelism course he would distribute the exam ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Love Like Jesus Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 24, 2022

Jesus was God’s Love personified in the flesh for all to see, hear, touch, smell and taste! John 3:16 makes this point clear: 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Video Transition: Love Changes Everything – Skit Guys Sermon: Love Like Jesus pt. 3 Thesis Series: To be able to “Love Well” means I embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” with its original definition and application given it by God. The sad reality is the word, “Love” has been twisted and distorted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:36-40, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise In Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 8, 2021

1) Thankful Pronouncement (1 Chr. 29:10–12), 2) Thankful Praise (1 Chr. 29:13–17), and a 3) Thankful Petition (1 Chr. 29:18–20).

1 Chronicles 29:10-20. [10] Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: "Blessed are you, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. [11] Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Other

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angelology - The Study Of Angels Evil And Elect Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

Message summarizing the doctrine of angels.

Angelology concerns the teaching of the Scripture regarding angels. This study is sometimes broken down into three different categories: Angelology, Demonology, and Satanology. Since all of these deal with angels, we will consider them all under the heading of angels; elect and evil. I. General ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:5, Revelation 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance