Sermons on Ultimate Satisfaction:

What Do You Do When You Find Yourself Sitting By The Side Of The Road

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 7, 2012

Life is a journey that we all must travel. It is filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and special moments that will ultimately lead us to our destination and cause us to fulfill our purpose in life. However, along the way we will

“What do you do when - You find yourself sitting by the side of the road” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 10:46-52 “46) And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Apostolic

Pass The Test Or Be Retested

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 18, 2017

All Children of God will be tested as to their character, dedication, loyalty, and obedience. This testing refines us, is a witness to the lost, and ultimately keep us from being condemned with the world. If we don't pass, we have to keep taking the test

PASS THE TEST OR BE RETESTED Deut. 8:2,5,15-16; Mal. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 3:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanks For Not Running Away Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

Let's talk about the high value of motherhood, the glorious vision of motherhood, the taxing reality of motherhood, and the ultimate restoration of motherhood (Adapted from: http://www.jubilee.org.za/documents/Booklet1_MotherhoodArticle_000.pdf)

HoHum: Went shopping for Mother’s Day card- Most over the top sappy and syrupy sweet. Found one that made me LOL- Front (picture of a woman with two suitcases) Mom - I'm sure you've thought of it a few times... Inside: ...but thanks for not running away! Happy Mother's Day! Now that's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelize On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

"Evangelism is the ultimate goal of the kingdom focused church, and everything the church does has to contribute one way or another to reaching that goal. It’s also true that church growth without evangelism is impossible" - Gene Mims

This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “evangelism.” So, what is evangelism? In his book, The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims (a former President of LifeWay Christian Resources) defines evangelism as “the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of Bread Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

Fourth in a series on Elisha. Often, God invites us to proclaim WHAT he will do, even if we have no idea HOW he will accomplish it. God's intervention in history ultimately causes a ripple of good effects for His people.

> SCENE ONE King and a Woman
 Famine - Not a natural one. Caused by Syrian seige.

 Donkey’s (unclean, undesirable) head for 2 Lbs of silver…who has that?
 “Dove’s Dung” … Ramen Noodles of the ancient world. (Wild Onions? Seed pods?). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israel Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

An account of how demonic angel-princes came to control the nations of the earth. The story of Yahweh's formation of Israel, its rebellious decline into idol worship, its separation from God and it's ultimate restoration.

Spiritual warfare Israel under attack In our previous messages, we discussed the origins of Satan, the fallen Lucifer, and the war he's been waging on God and on the human race ever since he was summarily ejected from Heaven as a result of his hubris and vaulting ambition. We saw that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"Popcorn Christian”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 18, 2018

Popcorn is the ultimate movie snack, and who doesn't love how quick it is to heat up a batch? The only thing is, it's pretty easy to burn. Popcorn must be heated with a strong—but not too strong—heat source.

POPCORN: any of several varieties of corn whose kernels burst open and puff out when subjected to dry heat. Popcorn is the ultimate movie snack, and who doesn't love how quick it is to heat up a batch? The only thing is, it's pretty easy to burn. Popcorn must be heated with a strong—but not too ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Speaks - Hear The Full Story It Is Great

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 24, 2022

As we engage with and listen to God, there are major blessings in listening to the full story God has for us. In this sermon we explore how the full story of God is not just guidelines and rules but it ultimately means Good News is part of our life.

Opening Text “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”  Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Numbers 8:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Godly Father Of Encouagement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2021

As men of Christ we are to live moral and virtuous lives based on Scriptural principles and to be a light of encouragement. And The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

Someone noticed ... that the word "father" appears in the dictionary ... just before the word ... "fatigued" ...and just after the word ... "fathead." So, ... to all of us fatigued, ... fathead fathers, ......Happy Father's Day! (Long Pause) Today is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 6:36, Matthew 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Peril Of Hardening Your Heart Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 25, 2021

Have you gotten used to saying "No" to God? It became a habit of the Children of Israel in the wilderness and ultimately resulted in an all-out rebellion against God that disqualified most of them from God's rest.

Author, theologian and Professor Craig Keener tells how his mother asked him if he believed in an after-life at the age of nine, and he replied no. She agreed with him and told him how most intellectuals did as well. So he felt affirmed in his atheism. The problem was that such a worldview left ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-11, Colossians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:2, 2 Peter 1:10-11, 1 John 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 4, 2022

The communion, the covenant, the denial, the sifting, the charge, all of these things pointed to Jesus fulfilling His ultimate purpose (to die for us), and the focus of the disciples was still on earthly things. Will we see the lesson Jesus was teaching and apply it to our lives?

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Luke 22:1-38 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the teachings of Jesus surrounding His return - Bottom line: We DO NOT fear His return, but we can’t misunderstand it either -- We should know the signs behind His coming, and be ready to explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38, Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Through Christ John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024

John 16:33 encapsulates the reality of the challenges we face in this world and the ultimate victory we have in Christ. As we delve into this passage, let's uncover the profound peace, assurance, and hope that Jesus offers to every believer.

Overcoming Through Christ John 16:33 John 16:33 (NLT): "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." Introduction Today, we gather to explore a powerful and comforting ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sola Scriptura – The Authority Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2024

Sola Scriptura means "Scripture alone." This doctrine declares that the Bible is the ultimate authority for faith and practice. It’s a call to return to the sufficiency of God’s Word, the truth that Scripture alone is the final authority for every believer.

Sola Scriptura – The Authority of God's Word Introduction Today, we are exploring one of the foundational principles of the Christian faith: Sola Scriptura, which means "Scripture alone." This doctrine declares that the Bible is the ultimate authority for faith and practice. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Romans 3:2, John 14:26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 19:4-5, John 10:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22