Sermons on Trust The Lord:

Tempted By Whom? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016

This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Anti-Christs Among Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2015

We already have the teachings of truth; they’re placed in our hearts from God. Our battle is with religion that seeks to control through doubt/fear/lies; this is what we must teach against through love and the truth of God.

Anti-Christs Among Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 5 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction - Last time, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this statement: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Unforgiving Servant

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 29, 2015

People who have experienced God’s grace in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #4: THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: Thirteen years ago today, I was on a mission trip in Mexico with our Christian school, and Liza was nine months pregnant with our fourth child Hannah. Hoping to get back in time for her birth! Hannah was born less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Responsibilty Of Mature Christians

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 12, 2015

Spiritual droughts will happen. That is unavoidable. But what are the responsibilities of the Mature Christian towards the newer Christians? What are some things that a Mature Christians should do to help the newer Christians to grow in the faith?

12 Nations. Willing to put aside any and all differences for the purpose of securing a future for mankind. Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Those are the countries. They have pledged to build a 9 mile wide band of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:32, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Yeast Series

Contributed by David Crocker on Aug 17, 2015

We can learn a lot about teh nature of God's kingdom by understanding the power of yeast (Leaven).

Parable of the Yeast We are in a series looking at some of the stories Jesus told. If we are Christians these stories matter because we are supposed to live a life like Jesus. His priorities should be ours. He is our Template, our Mentor, and our Example. If you are not a follower of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You’re With Jesus, Expect Surprises

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 5, 2015

Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do.

Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do. First, Jesus gave an uncharacteristically rude and abrupt reply to the woman’s request for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time To Celebrate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 12, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "God Is Here". This sermon is an overview of Esther and a glimpse of the Feast of Purim. Have fun with this celebration, (even if it's Baptist style- Like we did). After all, we always need a reason to eat at Church.

Series: God Is Here [#10] IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE Esther 9:20-10:3 Introduction: There are times in life that we need to celebrate. Look with me at these final verses in Esther. Esther 9:20-10:3 (MSG) “Mordecai wrote all this down and sent copies to all the Jews in all King Xerxes' ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“overcoming The Time Barrier” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2015

Love is spelled T-I-M-E.

In order to take The Great Commandment seriously, we must create space in our lives to build relationships with those who live near us. Let’s follow up on the Block Map exercise from last week. How many of you have learned the names of some of their neighbors since last Sunday? (Refer to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014

A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Three more marks of a truly repentant person 1.Longing to see others do right 2.Zeal to see God glorified 3.Vengeance – desire to see the guilty punished

Part 2: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With One Of The Most Challenging Bible Passages About Women Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

Three approaches to this passage where Paul says women should be silent, along with the greatest strength and greatest weakness of each argument.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THAT?! On first reading, there’s plenty in these verses to raise eyebrows. - 1 Timothy 2:11-15. THREE APPROACHES TO THESE VERSES: - These are not the only three possibilities, but I would argue that they are the three most prominent. 1. ARGUMENT #1: This Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Too Young, Never Too Old Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 31, 2015

Ancient coffin dodgers Anna and Simeon hold up a tiny baby for all to see. We write two of them off as too old, and the other as too young, but God sees things differently

I met Tinky Robertson back in 2012 when I was out in South Africa. She is ordinary not particularly important white South African woman who now works as a book keeper for the Diocese of Zululand. But back in 1994, just after the first free multiracial elections she lived in Pretoria. Tinky was out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2016

A sermon for an outdoor baptism service in Toronto, Canada

Baptism Sermon - September 2016 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in the country. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Superhero Fashion Musts For The Well-Dressed Soul Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

Following is a list of accoutrements for the spiritual warrior-think of it as a warrior’s must-have items for walking the ramp of the spiritual fashion show.

Ephesians 6:4 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: *other