Sermons on ultimate sacrifice:

Good News Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 22, 2022

1) The Preacher (Romans 1:1) and Promise (Romans 1:2), the 2) Person (Romans 1:3-4), 3) Provision , Proclamation, Purpose (Romans 1:5), and finally the 4) Privileges of the good news (Romans 1:6-7).

Romans 1:1-7. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Sentencing Of Snobs - James 5:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What God promises to do to those causing your suffering

James 5:1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Soul Care 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023

The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit because it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Stipulation.

THE STIPULATION OF MAN Intro: 1. The Bar-tailed Godwit is a medium sized bird, about the size of a seagull. It has a long, skinny beak, and as it feeds on the Mud flats of New Zealand, it becomes inordinately fat. Now these birds make the longest non-stop flights of any bird. Satellites have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Prudently Pacifies The Offended Ephramites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2019

They were angry with Gideon because they were left out and did not share in the glory. Gideon tactfully gave them the “soft answer” that healed the wounds and prevented division. Better to do that than to start another war.

Chapter 27 Gideon Prudently Pacifies the Offended Ephramites [Judges 8.1-8.4] Scripture 1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply. 2 And he said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019

In this message we will talk about overcoming loss.

A Grace Disguised #OvercomingLoss OKAY – lean in church and listen both alive and actively to Words that were literally breathed by the one who says of Himself in Isaiah 62… My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken “I will bless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Activator - James 2:14-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

How can you have assurance of your salvation? And how can a deceived person avoid having false assurance? James makes the answers clear by giving a clear definition of the one aspect of the gospel that is all too often left vague: exactly what you have to do to be saved.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

God’s Iq Test (The Talking Dumb) - James 3:9-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This sermon shows how that kind of pride can be detected in your speech (the "sun complex"), and what the remedy is.

James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-16

The Minister's Life And Work Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2018

To establish that the minister’s life and work entails three areas that establishes his faithfulness to the work of Christ and the church where he serves. There is no message that speaks louder, or is more compelling, than the life of a godly man.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Minister’s Public Life 2. The Minister’s Pulpit Life 3. The Minister’s Private Life Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “The minister’s life and work.” We will consider three areas of life that will establish; his faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2018

To be a follower of Christ is almost certain to be costly. Many turn from following Christ because they fear what it may cost. They are willing to be religious, but hesitate to embrace discipleship. We are called to embrace dangerous discipleship.

“When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So, the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 5) Enjoying, Enduring, Or Dissolving Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Differences in Male and Female, Good Marriages and Some Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, OR DISSOLVING INTRODUCTION Marriage can be the most happy, mediocre, or unhappy of life's experiences. God designed the opposite sexes to complement each other. He wanted a man and woman to be joined in marriage so that they might each ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should I Sin Or Should I Suffer? - 1 Peter 4:1-4a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Spiritual warfare is won through righteousness which comes through truth.

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-4

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

Daniel Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2020

Daniel models lifestyle evangelism and shows how effective it is in impacting people with the truth of the Gospel. Even world leaders!

Video Illustration: Daniel meets King Neb Daniel – God’s kingdom changer Series Thesis: Daniel was a man sold out to the Lord and as a result it influenced his life situations, rather than letting his life situations influence him. His dedication to the Lord and His Word brought him many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 2:10-38, Daniel 4:1-37, Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational