Sermons on Try Harder:

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

A study of the topic of trouble will show us it's reality, and what our response to it should be!

Our unique circumstances this morning has inspired me to break from 1st John this morning to speak on another topic. If we had stayed true to the path the passages that we would have considered together would have been 1 John 2:12-14 where John speaks about levels of spiritual maturity. He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Progressive Faith

Contributed by Finny Samuel on Nov 16, 2011

Faith is not a one time activity for a believer. Rather, its a continuous and progressive aspect in christian life. From the word of God, God taught me 7 stages of the progressive faith.

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christian life is based on faith. It is by faith a person is saved, made right with the God and attain the undeserved privilege of heavenly inheritance. We know that the faith comes from the hearing of the Word of God (Romans 12.6) and without faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Has Happened To America Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002

This is a sermon about the moral decay our culture has been experiencing...

“What Has Happened To America?” Introduction: *This past couple of days I went to a minister’s retreat in Indianapolis, IN and one of the spkrs was sharing how our children humble us when trying to teach truths from God’s Word. He said they read to their children every night and ask them if they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003

As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Connecting The Dots Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 4, 2004

To understand the significance of THEREFORE in Romans 12:1, we need to connect the dots between belief and behavior.

During the past several weeks, God has impressed upon me the wonder and the joy of Christian community. Lots of good things have been happening in the life of this congregation. I know I can’t put it all together in one complete picture, but I’d like to just remind us that God is doing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

In Or Out? Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John gives us 2 proofs so that we can know we are Christians

1 John 2:3-11 October 1, 2006 In or Out? We’ve been looking at The Apostle John’s first letter to the church, and we’ll continue to look at it throughout the fall. John is writing to an embattled church. There has been a group in the church who have been teaching that Jesus wasn’t really ...read more

Denomination: *other

Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006

1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now We See Through A Glass Darkly

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 15, 2007

Everyone searches for answers to life’s WHY? qustions. This message is an attempt to shed some light on what are known as The Mysteries of Life.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace An Assemblies of God Fellowship NOW WE SEE THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." 1 Cor. 13:12 (KJV) Let’s focus on the first eight words of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Jesus

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 25, 2023

In a weary world, Jesus calls us to Himself!

The Jesus Alternative Matthew 11:28-30 August 27, 2023 When you think about it, we make so many decisions on a given day. I really don’t want you to think about it, just trust me, because it’s overwhelming to think about. Want a cup of coffee? You can go to the Alexandria Bakery, Casey’s, Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Unity ~ What Is It?

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 6, 2001

What we need is unity. Not division. Let’s pursue Jesus’ unanswered prayer.

Unity ~ What exactly is it? We did this a few Sundays ago, but let’s do it again just to humor me, and to get it through to us all! When I count to 3, I want all of us to shout out what church we attend. Now, when I count to 3, I want you to shout with a loud voice, who are you here to worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22, Ephesians 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best And Worst Day

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free In The Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 7, 2004

Why does sin come back and revisit us? How can we be set free?

When we fail to recognize the bondage we are living in, we will never be able to break free in the Spirit and accomplish what we could through and for Jesus Christ. We are living in the times of bound generations. This is something I could talk about in late January after the rush of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love That Keeps Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 28, 2003

There are times in each of our lives when it seems God has all but forgotten us. The story of Moses in the bulrushes is a reminder that God does not forget us, but continues to work for us in ways we may not always imagine.

A GREAT STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE LOVE THAT KEEPS (Moses in the Bulrushes) EXODUS 2:1-10 A mother was putting her little four-year-old daughter to bed for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this particular occasion, with her husband away, was fearful also. When ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose Your Path Carefully!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

Paul shows us how important it is to keep on the right path by walking in the Spirit and being in the Word.

Ephesians 5:15-20 Pentecost 13 B Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Enough For Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2003

This is an original parable for a Christmas Eve service.

God works in mysterious ways. And some of us figure this out earlier than others. For Carter the lights started to come on along about the first week in November. He was wandering through the aisles at the Mega-Mart looking for his mother. She had left him in the toy department while she went for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: *other