Sermons on Two Faced:

That They May Seek God By Our Witness Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

This study raises questions that are extremely critical for being secure in our faith. They are not theoretical questions; they deserve an answer. The 5 questions I have raised fit under the two matters John holds before the reader: Belief and Love.

Turning to Janet, “Jan, did you turn off the stove?” Isn’t it amazing how a simple question often prompts a person to have serious doubt? Those under the influence of Gnosticism in Asia created doubt among many of the believers. John Stott “conjectured that their secession was due probably to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Wise Investments Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 27, 2021

Perhaps the greatest challenge the church faces is finding her place in changing world, on that doesn’t appear to be getting better. John gives an imperative for the church, make investment on in God’s promises which are eternal, not in a worldview that is destined to fail.

Our society is infatuated with extremes, there seems to be no common ground for living. I developed a model, Pathway to Recovery, that illustrates this dynamic. While at a bookstore, I observed a group of students. They were polls apart when discussing religious thought. I had made the comment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Job Factor

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 14, 2013

Job used 3 factors in his circumstance to overcome what he faced. Aptitude, Attitude & Altitude. Not only does your “ATTITUDE affect your ALTITUDE” your “ATTITUDE affects your FAITH!”

THE JOB FACTOR INTRODUCTION: Now I know to some or most of your this is “Christianity 101” but stay with me this morning! I think I have something that will bless you if you are struggling anywhere in your walk with God! When I say “STRUGGLING” I don’t mean ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transitioning Well Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 11, 2018

Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely and powerfully with God's help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us to pay attention, to seek the Holy Spirit's filling, and to bravely take up the task given us.

2 Kings 2:1-15 Transitioning Well Prophets with a Purpose – Week 5 Today we’re finishing up a five-week series looking at various Old Testament Prophets and what they have to say to us. Little Samuel reminded us that God still speaks if we are listening. Jonah reminded us that all people matter to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Significantly Significant Not Insignificant

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 11, 2015

You are Loved by God in Christ. Knowing your position and stand in the Lord gives you a confidence that enables you to face all oppressive forces with divine strength. Pastor Sumeet shares this powerful revelations from the scripture to prove this.

Mark 14:3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, "Why was this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message Delivered Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

In order to faithfully obey God’s call to be messengers of His gospel, we need to see the obstacles that we will face. But not only do we need to see the obstacles, we need to be able to overcome them like Amos did.

1. Introduction a. A messenger of God will face personal opposition (10) b. A messenger of God will face verbal misrepresentation (11) c. A messenger of God will face sensible temptation (12-13) i. Wouldn’t it be nice to go home? ii. Eat your home cooking? iii. It’s OK to prophesy—just don’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Joy

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 17, 2012

Every now and then someone becomes inconsolable because of loss and grief or trauma. The question we are going to be considering throughout this message is 'How do we comfort ourselves let alone someone else in the face of increasing amounts of "Joy-Buste

Spreading the Joy 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Truth - The Dynamic Duo! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth! The two are a dynamic duo!

Love and Truth – The Dynamic Duo! Scriptures Texts: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only son that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.” Loving someone God’s way always requires an Action! 1 John 3:16: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 29 – Who Is The Queen Of Heaven That Is Worshipped? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

The worship of the queen of heaven was a vile, idolatrous practice derived originally from Babylon right back to Nimrod. Judah was so committed to this gross worship that God even forbade Jeremiah to plead/intercede for the people. Certain destruction awaited them.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 29 – WHO IS THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN THAT IS WORSHIPPED? PART 29 - Jeremiah 7:16-19 CHAPTER 7 [A]. JEREMIAH IS FORBIDDEN TO INTERCEDE FOR THE PEOPLE FOR THEY ARE TOO WICKED. {{Jeremiah 7:16 As for you, DO NOT PRAY FOR THIS PEOPLE, and do not offer a cry or a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-19, Hebrews 11:36-38, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Jeremiah 44:15-17, Judges 10:6, Ezekiel 8:9-18, Jeremiah 44:18-19, Jeremiah 44:20-23, Jeremiah 44:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gate Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 27, 2025

Jesus stands as the only entrance to eternal life. Today we discover why the gate is narrow, who the Door is, and how freely we may enter through Him alone.

The Gate of Salvation Introduction There stands at the intersection of eternity a gate. Not a metaphorical construct of religious imagination, but the living reality of God's provision for fallen humanity. When Jesus declared in John 10:9, "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Psalm 118:20, Matthew 7:13-14, Deuteronomy 30:19, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 25:46, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Matthew 22:14, John 3:19-20, Luke 14:26-28, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 13:24, John 10:7, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:18, John 10:1, Revelation 21:27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 10:3-4, Ephesians 2:19, Colossians 1:12-13, Hebrews 10:19-22, Revelation 3:20, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 5:1-2, John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 23:1-2, John 10:10, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Your Hand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clocks, Glocks And The Christian Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

There are three different ways people have chosen to live between the two Advents of Christ. We are not called to be clock watchers or to put our safety in Glocks and locks. We are called to be Cross bearers and Cross Walkers this Advent Season

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44 and Psalms 122 Theme: Clocks, Glocks and the Christian Cross Walk INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! Welcome to the first Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent proclaims the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Memories

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2024

This message is about the power of memories and how past memories can change depending on what we are experiencing today. We can never forget how God has delivered us in the past when we are facing new trials.

The Power of Memories Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; Philippians 3:12-14; Hebrews 11:13-16; Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Memories.” This is the second of four messages that God has given me to be delivered to you. As I told you last week, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 10, 2005

Today some Christians are living in fear, intimidation and comfortableness and not trusting in God. David when faced with the problem of Goliath willing ran down to the valley to defeat the enemy. I give 3 points that show what motivated David to do that

Title: Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2) Text: I Sam 17:1-58 (Key Verse is 38-48) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Recap from last week’s message (Fighting Bears and Delivering Cheese)) - There was 3 points that I gave from this message about how God prepares us in life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal