Sermons on Try Harder:

The Godless Man

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 20, 2011

Esau and Jacob one was Godless the other of God.

The Godless Man by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:10-11 Obadiah 1:10-11 (New International Version, ©2011) 10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame; you will be destroyed forever. 11 On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Resurrection Is A Person"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 6, 2011

A sermon which celebrates Jesus as the Resurrection and Life.

John 11:1-45 “The Resurrection is a Person” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans have been and are being killed nearly every day. There are gangs and gunfights in our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.

A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe, Receive, Become

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Jesus, the 40 days after His resurrection said to his disciples and to us today that if we believe in Him, receive from Him what He offers us, we will become all that He desires us to be.

Believe, Receive, Become John 1:10-13 Introduction- One week ago we celebrated Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We rejoice that because Jesus arose from the grave that we can have resurrection over death too. We have that because we have by choice accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Command In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

I fear many fail to consider the seriousness of Jesus' command to make disciples. As followers of Christ, we are all commanded to make other disciples. Thankfully, our Lord provided insight to His great command.

The Command in Discipleship Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8 After several weeks of discussion and consideration, I hope to conclude our series on discipleship. Hopefully we have been enlightened regarding discipleship, having a greater knowledge of what is expected, and how to be better equipped as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Handle A Raise/Promotion" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 23, 2018

The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure.

“How to Handle a Raise/Promotion” Nehemiah 5:14-19 The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure. Yep. Where ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Things

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise

Foolish things to confound the wise 1 Corinthians 1:27 God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Signs serve as warnings to us when danger is near. God also gives us warning signs to help navigate our lives from some of the pitfalls around us.

Signs Selected Scripture Play a little game this morning. If I put out on the church sign that next Sunday Labron James of Cleveland Cavaliers would be here, would the church be full? If I said Jennifer Aniston or Bradley Cooper or any well known actor or actress, would people come to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is Your Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 29, 2015

There are three types of heart you may have: 1. A Degenerate heart, 2. A Divided heart or 3. A Delivered heart. This sermon seeks to explore which one you have.

SERMON 04-10-2015 WSG-MSJ This morning/evening I just want to look at one phrase that Jesus uses and it is this phrase from Mk 10:5 where Jesus said: “It was because your hearts were hard” Introduction: But let me start by telling you a rather unusual story that I came across some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16, Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015

Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Really Is The Answer

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 29, 2015

By living a godly life, by rejecting worldliness and letting God transform us, then, and only then can God accomplish His will for our lives.

Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In order for God’s Kingdom to COME, His will MUST be done ON EARTH as it is IN HEAVEN. We must do God’s will. In order ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Back Sliding

Contributed by John Hardwick on Jun 7, 2015

The way to get right with God is to return to Him.

Jesus reinstates Peter 3-3=0/3+3=eternity! Summary sentence: The way to get right with God is to return to Him. Introduction: ILL: What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do When God's Leading Makes Me Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2013

A look at moments when where God is pointing us is not where we want to go.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN GOD'S LEADING MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE? There are times we’re fine with the Lord and then He pushes us in a direction we don’t like. - Jonah 1:3. - Our walk with God seems fine. Everything is going ok. We’ve been fine with what He’s asked of us in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist