Sermons on Truth Telling:

The Freedom Jesus Gives

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 2, 2017

4th of july sermon defining Jesus kind of freedom

“The Freedom Jesus Gives!” 2 Peter 2:17-21 David P. Nolte Today we celebrate and appreciate our nation’s freedom. Freedom purchased and maintained by the sacrifice of the nation’s finest. From July 4, 1776 to the present we have enjoyed 241 years of freedom. Freedom sure beats the socks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rapture Ready - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jul 29, 2017

This sermon is part 1 of a 2 part series explaining why the rapture of the Church is near.

"Rapture Ready" II Timothy 3:1-5 This Morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. The title of the message is "Rapture Ready" How many here this morning has heard of the Rapture? I would like to start off by giving you the definition of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Am I?

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 30, 2017

In light of God's greatness why would He concern Himself with mankind?

“Who Am I?” Psalm 8:1-9 David P. Nolte The philosopher Immanuel Kant's lifelong research revolved around four questions: “Who am I?” “What am I?” “What can I do?” “What can I know?” The questions which he said were unanswerable were: "Who am I?" and "What am I?” “Who am I? Moses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Really Want God To Mold And Shape Us? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?

Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want Forgiveness And Healing? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

God will hear our prayers, forgive our sins, heal our land, but we must humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways.

Opening Illustration: During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rall, A Hessian (German) commander at Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. It was Christmas Day evening 1776. Rall put the letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks For Thankless Things

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 20, 2017

It's not hard to be thankful for obvious things like God, our families or our health, but what about things that might not be obvious like food, shelter and clothing? And then there are the things that we wouldn't be thankful for at all...but should be.

GIVING THANKS FOR THANKLESS THINGS It's not very hard to be thankful for obvious things like our families, our health, or the blessings that come into our lives. But what about the things that we might not think of so easily, like the roof over our head, the clothes on our back and the food in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017

God's gift of His Son is an indescribable gift because of its costliness, because of who the recipients of the gift are, and because it's the gift we needed most desperately. This is a Christmas sermon ready to preach!

THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ruby Popp told about a friend of hers who took her son Danny on trip to see Santa Claus. 2. Then he climbed up onto St. Nick’s lap and shared his wish list. Later that day, in another store, there was Santa again. 3. Santa asked, "And ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Lord Require?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 8, 2018

Message for the first Sunday of the New Year. Can we live like we want then make it all up to god on Sunday? Will God accept our worship if our lives are full of sin?

In this, the first Sunday of the new year, this message is about putting first things first. Too often we get wrapped up in non-essentials and we put the cart before the house, we major on the minors, rather than major on the majors. Read Micah 6:1–8 Naples, Italy, is a city on the verge of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Miracles For The Nation Of Israel

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2018

God is still intervening today to help His people Israel. The wars fought by the Israelis have had unexpected conclusions each time. People chock it up to their extreme good luck, but the true drift is that God's hand is at work!

MODERN MIRACLES FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GOOD TIMING 1. Morris owned one of the most popular menswear shops in Houston. But one night, his shop is broken into and a lot of his best items of clothing were stolen. 2. Morris's best friend, Arnold, when he heard what had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Unique Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

Our story and God’s story are intertwined: 1. Our story begins with and revolves around God.2. Our story is designed by God.3. Our story is wrapped up in worship.

A Unique Story Genesis 1 & 2 Until you understand God’s story, you will be missing important pieces of the puzzle in your own life. Our story and God’s story are intertwined: 1. Our story begins with and revolves around God. Psalm 90:2 Genesis 1:1 God is Eternal: there has never been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit: But God!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2018

We are called to an impossible task. Many are tired, burned out or maybe even burned up? We must know--- BUT GOD. Let us consider some of the BUT GOD'S of the Bible. God can handle this, trust him.

DON’T QUIT: BUT GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Women

A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER (PROVERBS 31:10-31) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Overcome The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

Whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God!

YOU HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD! 1 John 5:4-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 2 veterans were talking about the Korean War. 2. “What knife did you use over there?” enquired the first. 3. “I didn’t have a knife,” said the 2nd. “I figured that if I needed to use a knife, I was too close to the enemy!” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On His Birthday Jesus Gave The Gifts

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 17, 2018

Most people get gifts on their birthday but Jesus reversed the role.

Birthdays. Everybody has them. Some miscount them – me for example. Last year I was telling people I was 77, but Marlene and Keri convinced me that, until December 24, I was only 76. Some make sure others remember their birthday. Some people have two birthdays: one at the time they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas All Year Long!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 23, 2018

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things we hear & sing about at Christmas time? Wouldn't it be wonderful if we would take the spirit of Christmas with us all through the year?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter and somewhat revised version of one of my earlier sermons: "Holding On to Christmas.") TEXT: Matthew 2:13-23 ILL. I imagine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ