Sermons on Tribal:

A Day At The Beach, Because You Say So Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2014

This is message is about Peter going from an observer to a participant.

A Day at the Beach Because you say so Have you ever been tired? I mean, dead beat tired? They had fished all night and caught nothing, nada, zip and they were exhausted, but there was still work to do. The nets had to be washed to get the seaweed and guck out and everything had to be put away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living For Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Living for Giving Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival October 2, 2011 In case you haven't been here or are maybe here for the 1st time, we're walking through the book of Numbers. Just so you know I'm not in control here, I want you to know that I've promised the Lord that I'll teach ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Bring Me Bad News

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 24: 1 – 25

Numbers 24: 1 – 25 Don’t bring me bad news 24 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery, but he set his face toward the wilderness. 2 And Balaam raised his eyes, and saw Israel encamped according to their tribes; and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Breathing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2018

If you want to defeat discouragement, remember Jesus and pray in faith, because you are forgiven; persevere with hope, because God is faithful; and provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming soon!

On April 24, 1997, Alec Holden of Great Britain turned 90. On that day, he placed the equivalent of a $200 bet in British pounds that he would live to be a hundred. A betting company had placed Holden’s odds at 250 to 1; so on April 24, 2007, when he turned a hundred, he collected on his bet the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Of Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 12, 2018

They attacked the city of Bethel, formerly called Luz, and destroyed it. Excavations at the site of Bethel reveal burned brick; ash filled earth, and charred debris, evidence of the thorough devastation of this Canaanite city by the Israelites.

Chapter 3 Failure of Joseph [Judges 1:22–29] Scripture 22 And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them. 23 And the house of Joseph sent to descry Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.) 24 And the spies saw a man come forth out of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed Dreamer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2017

Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then, why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford University. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Creative Insults

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 19, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 19: 1 – 19

1 Chronicles 19: 1 – 19 Creative Insults 19 It happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So, David sent messengers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Commands Of Worship

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Second sermon What are we commanded to do in our worship

The Commands Of Worship-96 1-12.docx Psalm 96:1-13 Read Verses so that We can Know Him and Make Him Known I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. Here are some of my favorites. Jumbo ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Across The Street And Around The World Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 10, 2012

Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ.

Title: Across the Street and Around the World Text: Acts 1:1-11 Thesis: Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ. Healthy Missional Churches have a global vision for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ… Healthy Missional Churches see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

16% Approval Rating Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS 16% Approval Rating Numbers 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION -I am an Oregonian born and raised and so is my wife Laura. -When we were 17 we met working at TCBY in Gresham. -We went to youth group together which is usually a safe and appropriate dating practice for teenagers. (Hint, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ And The Law Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how Jesus fulfilled the Law.

CHRIST AND THE LAW Matthew 5:17-18 Here in the USA, when a new president takes office, (if his predecessor was from the opposition party) one of his first acts after his inauguration is usually to go to the Oval Office and begin to sign executive orders with the intention of immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

Philippians 3:1-11 teaches us that right standing before God comes only through faith in Christ.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church, particularly teaching that emphasized that our salvation is based on our own good works. In today’s lesson, Paul stressed that right standing with God is received ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed