Sermons on True Disciples:

The Rewards Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Many people wonder why Paul ever wrote “God loves a cheerful giver.” Is there really such a thing?

The Rewards of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 David Yarborough tells the story of a church in the deep South where the preaching style was “talk back” as the congregation responded to and encouraged the pastor in their preaching. The pastor was excited about their prospective future and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Lessons from the life of Joshua

Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 In this series we’ve been looking at heroes because the stories we tell and the people we lift up and celebrate tell us a lot about the lives we seek to lead and the people we long to be. There are numerous stories in Scripture of people who have been embraced and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

About The Scripture Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 8, 2016

A sermon to defend the Scriptures as the Word of God.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Scripture" 2 Timothy 3:14-17 2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Loved Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

In the story of the creation we find God's special love for mankind. God created us i a special way, gave us a special mate and place. God loved us before He created us and provided a way for us to be saved even before He created us.

You Are Loved Introduction Last week we looked at the first 2 verses of the book of Genesis. We talked about the fact that God existed before the beginning. We talked about the Eternal nature of God, the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. And now we are ready to look at the rest of the creation ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Reaction To Sin Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

This is the 6th Sermon in my Series "Our Favorite O.T. Stories." In this sermon I look at God's judgment of sin. We need to understand that sin brings about God's judgment. Why? So that we will, like Abraham, do everything in our power to save others.

Our Reaction to Sin Introduction What is our reaction to sin? People react to sin in extremely different ways. There are some radical groups like the Westboro Baptist Church that not only condemn sin, but condemn innocent people in the name of sin. For example, those Westboro nuts go and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

A look at Revelation 13 and the coming Antichrist.

THE MARK OF THE BEAST TEXT: Revelation 13:11-18 Revelation 13:11-18 (KJV) And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. [12] And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Disappointed, Let It Go!

Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Feb 23, 2016

Do not live in the past. Holding on to past disappointments will only stop you from progress meaninfully in life and will reduce your chances of seeing what God is doing in the present.

During my free I enjoy watching TV, I just love animal documentaries. What I like about them is that they take me much closer to nature than I can ever go myself. There are a lot of things that I would not have known if it wasn't for these documentaries. I want to encourage you to watch them; you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For The Things We Have Left Undone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Isaiah 43 A New Work Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 43

Isaiah 43 A New Work Redeemed You Vs. 1-7 My Witnesses Vs. 8-13 Transformed Vs. 14-21 Merciful Vs. 22-28 Intro: Let me ask you a question: Are you a an Early Adapter or an Antique lover? Would you rather tussle around in a thrift shop looking for bargains or buy it new off the shelf Would you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Persecution Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

Persecution has always been a part of following Christ. Don’t react harshly to persecution. Be filled with the Spirit. Use persecution as an opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Be obedient to God above all. Draw together with the church in prayer and fellowship to complete the mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began Handling Persecution Acts 4:1-33 Dec 9,2012 Evangelism, ministry In Chapter 3 of Acts, Peter and John healed a crippled man. A crowd gathered and Peter and John stood and proclaimed Jesus as Messiah and God. The one that the rulers and people had demanded be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was He Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus is central to the Christian faith

April 20 Easter Why did Jesus come? Colossians 2:13-14 Redemption: the action of gaining or regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt. To shorten the discussion, let’s agree to three assumptions: Assumption #1: Jesus is eternal. John 8:58; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

In today’s society and well as in the church, you have singles who want to get into marriage and couples who want to get out of marriage. In this message, Pastor Chuck will first talk to the singles and then married folk.

Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 14, 2016 Today, all across the world, biblical marriage is in the state of being abolished and decimated. Historically, marriage was considered the union between a man and a woman for life and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Living Is A Team Effort

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

Bear one another’s burdens Bear his own load

Christian living is a team effort Can you recall a time in your life when you really needed some kind of help and someone was there to lend you a hand? Being a Christian requires that you put others before yourself. Christians are not hermits, we strive to enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ