Sermons on Unconditional Love:

No Soup For You

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2015

Anyone who has watched "Seinfield" on TV has probably heard the catch phrase "No soup for you." But Jesus tells a parable about a group of people who hear that catch phrase all to clear.

Excuses. We all have them. We make excuses for our actions. We make excuses for our lack of actions. We make excuses for our words. Basically we are good at making excuses. The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published a list of the excuses they were given for auto accidents (1) “An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:2-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Necessities

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Refocusing our congregation on the basics, this message point us to some fundamental necessities for the Christian life and living.

Necessities Jerry Watts Matthew 9:9-13 • In this story of “Matthew’s call” from Jesus to become a follower and disciple, I believe we can lift out many truths. We can lift out things like “The reality of Jesus’ call” or “Responding to the Call of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Study Of Chimham - A Type Of Christian Believer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015

To show by SM (secret message) that what we have obtained like eternal life and great favors all came from GOD's Divine effort and no human effort was made to get or obtain it. Why this verse? Because it has a signature of the Aleph-Tav.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed and have great favors? Yes, it's all because of JESUS. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Amplified Bible) 2:8 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 3, 2015

To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015

To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Apostles: James Son Of Alphaeus

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015

This man is worthy of our time! He was one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus to bear witness to His life, death, and resurrection. This James became a missionary preacher and died testifying to Jesus’ reality.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ALPHAEUS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Origin of the 10 Commandments 1. The Jewish people love to make good financial deals, hence the term – “he Jew-ed them down.” Different people groups have different characteristics. The story is told… 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only The Truth Can Prevail

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 21, 2015

God can get their attention, but what will you do with it?

There are some things that only happen once in a lifetime. Occurrences that make you stop in your tracks and say to yourself, “I can’t believe that just happened.” Maybe you remember the fall of the Twin Towers or something joyous like the birth of your first child? At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit"

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Clearing The Way-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

2 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Temples Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 31, 2015

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;”

Text (1 Corinthians 3:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Laws Of Giving

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Seven laws that make clear the duty and joy of giving.

THE 7 LAWS OF GIVING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAS VEGAS CHURCHES 1. It may come as a surprise to you not living in Las Vegas, that I read that there are more churches there than casinos. 2. Also not surprisingly, some worshippers at Sunday services will give casino chips rather than cash when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2015

A sermon that helps us to understand the true meaning of a biblical faith in God.

One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she asks. Her mother replies, "Well, every time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus Defies The Natural Order Of Creation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 18, 2015

Jesus defies the principles of gravity and space in his fifth sign which is given only to the 12 disciples on the Sea of Galilee. Look for the picture of the Gospel in this sign!

“Jesus Defies the Natural Order of Creation” John 6:16-24 We looked at Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5,000 men (probably close to 10,000 people in total) from five barley loaves and two fish. This miracle of Jesus demonstrated His creative power more than any other so far in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bad: Blood Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 21, 2015

Joseph practiced forgiveness as a means of breaking bad blood between he and his brothers.

Walter White’s story is told in the AMC series entitled Breaking Bad, and begins with Walter standing in the middle of the New Mexico desert without his pants on. It’s quite dramatic, and the viewer is wondering how in the world he got there. The next scene flashes back to three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-22

Denomination: Methodist