Sermons on Trust Him:

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 12, 2016

Starting fresh as we forget about our past and begin to focus on what we can and will do in order to gain a closer relationship with God

Clean Slate Isaiah 43: 18-19 Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. I’m sure that all of us here today, as well as people all over the world experienced joy and happiness as well as heartache and pain as we journeyed through our life this past year. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2016

Jesus heals a paralytic and eats with tax collectors.

Mark 2:1-22 “Inside and Outside” INTRODUCTION Often times our images of heaven are peaceful and serene. The books, Heaven is for Real and Ninety Minutes in Heaven, certainly underscore this thought. Heaven is a place to be reunited with family and friends. There is no struggle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Marriage

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

We had the privilege of having a couple renew their vows on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. This is the message I delivered as part of that service.

THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE EPHESIANS 5:21-34 I WANT TO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE. THE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN FACING ATTACK FROM MANY FRONTS IN RECENT YEARS. SOME HOLLYWOOD MARRIAGES ONLY LAST A FEW HOURS AND THEY GET ALL THE PUBLICITY, BUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

No One Is A Stranger, No One Is An Enemy

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the actions of some, we are all children of the same Creator, brothers and sisters

Hear the words of a Sikh Scripture: I see no stranger, I see no enemy Wherever I look, God is all I see I don't think of us and them No one do I hate or condemn I see God's image – each one a friend. Of any religion, caste or race All I see is God's shining face His smiling face, His gracious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39

Denomination: Episcopal

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#5] FAITH IS THE VICTORY Hebrews 11:29-34 Introduction: In a week that we will elect a President and celebrate Veterans Day, I want to talk about victory. There are some teams that lose most of their games. They don’t know how to win. They don’t expect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower: The Parable Has To Do With Different Sorts Of Reception

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2017

Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological insights in the comparisons of the soils.

15A Sower Scripturally, the parable has to do with different sorts of reception. The seed stands for the word sown. My mom has a t-shirt that gets her out of a lot commitments, the shirt says: “Sorry I Can't My Plants Need Me” Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

New Years 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

You do not need to shout like the sound of thunder or cause your voice to shake like the tremor of an earthquake and you do not need to season your words with the fire of damnation.

Inspiration for 2013 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Good News Translations Have you watched the television shows like X Factor or American Idol and the like? Maybe you have seen videos sent by friends of exceptional auditions or performances by unknown singers. I have seen several over the last few years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mothers Day 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and if every cradle was rocked by a good mother, the world would be full of good men/women, as sure as you breathe Billy Sunday

Mothers Day 2013 Psalms 127 NKJV A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014

Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Most Influential Book The World Has Ever Known Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 6, 2014

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18)

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18) There are many wondrous things in nature: the plants, the beaches, the sky, the rainbow, the butterflies, the smile of infants-- yet what are these things to us if we are blind? In the same way, unless the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True To His Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

The promise of Isaac's birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 “True to His Word” INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago we talked about faith. From the perspective of Hebrews 11 we learned that faith was “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. I pointed out that this is not an illogical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD

NEHEMIAH CH. 8 – THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD I. THE CONGREGATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE. (1-13) (Note how they requested God’s Word – this is the place to start for a revival) A. Their Request for God’s Word. 1 And all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-13

Denomination: Holiness