Sermons on Ultimate Sacrifice:

Give More "Presence" Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013

How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King And His People

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013

We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Is Really About

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

Christmas is about: 1. God's availability to us (vs. 8-12 & 15-16). 2. Our adoration for God (vs. 13-14). 3. God's assignment for us (vs. 17-20).

What Christmas Is Really About Luke 2:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 22, 2013 *I have some fond memories of Christmas as a kid: Like getting the Sears Toy Catalog every fall. By Thanksgiving we had that thing in tatters, completely falling apart. Then there was that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living As God's Remnant In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God takes notice of those who take notice of Him

When Mary and I were considering names for our children, there were a number of names that were immediately eliminated because of certain students that Mary had in her classes over the years that she just didn’t want to be reminded of. And even today, several decades later, there are certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

There are many false voices gone out into the world making it a vital need to know the Voice of God in order to distinguish it from the plethora of false, siren-like, seducing, soul-destroying lies of the enemy

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arise And Build Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 1, 2014

Rise up by faith, build, and reposition yourself, you will see success. Yes, you are going to receive it this year – Pressed down, shaken together, running over, arise and build. Reposition yourself. Your best is yet to come.

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Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014

To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014

Paul said confidently that we know certain things about our relationship to Christ. 1- We know that God works for our good 2- We know that God conforms us to be like His son 3- We know that God glorifies us in Christ

INTRO.- Old preacher Van Havner once said, “I feel like the American humorist Josh Billings who said, ‘I’d rather know a few things for certain than to be sure of a lot of things that ain’t so.” ILL.- Havner said, “My wife and I were taking a bus trip through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vacation In Paradise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014

We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014

Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2014

Peter had denied Jesus three times. Jesus asks Peter is he truly loved him. Jesus may need to ask us the same thing. Peter didn't love Jesus as much as he thought he did. Do we love Jesus as much as we think we do?

“DO YOU LOVE ME?” John 21:15-23 1) “Do you love me?” (15-17). The charcoal fire connection in 21:9. It is interesting that the Greek word for charcoal fire is found in only two places in the New Testament. Here in this story where Jesus is cooking fish for the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Infinitely Pure Righteous God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Eighth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the fact that God is absolutely righteous.

Knowing God Series #8 “Our Infinitely Pure Righteous God” Introduction Hosea the prophet called the people of God to return to Him from a state of distraction. He promised healing and restoration if they would press on to know the Lord. That is just what we have been trying to do this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:15-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015

God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Or Cutting Covenant Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

God told ancient Israel that they would be His “special treasure” IF they kept His covenant. (Covenant is used nearly 300 times in Scripture)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) March 1, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Exodus 19:5-6 (NASB) 5 'Now then, if you will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 22, 2015

We remember those who have fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. In this spiritual war in which we Christian soldiers are engaged, how will we be remembered as a "good soldier"?

How will you be remembered? Introduction: This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and it usually marks the start of summer vacation and there will be many people that will make a run to the lake because it is the first 3 day weekend of warmer weather. But the holiday is designed to honor all those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational