Sermons on Unconditional Love:

Worship That Is Real Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Real worship begins with my personal adoration of God, expresses itself in all my life, and joins together with the Body to bring glory to the Father

John 4:24 Introduction – I opened my Email. What great wealth of knowledge would be arriving today? Along with the list of other things was an urgent message, forwarded to me by a well-meaning friend. “Beware of the new petition to remove religious broadcasting from the airways. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Citizen Of The Far Country

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007

This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010

In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Of Guilt And Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message continues my series through the book of Acts.

“Of Guilt and Innocence” Acts 23:12-24:27 August 3, 2008 When we finished up last week, we found Paul being visited in prison by Christ Himself, encouraging Paul and promising that Paul would testify in Rome as well. Little did Paul know that he’d be imprisoned, in some form or fashion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Against The Wasters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

THE BATTLE AGAINST THE WASTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answers, Not Appeasement

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2010

When our needs are real, we want genuine answers, not just appeasements. Look to self-esteem, look to the resources already present, and look to the Lord of victory for real answers.

When you need something, and you ask for it, what do you expect? Do you expect an answer or an appeasement? Do you expect a clear-cut, usable answer to your request, or are you satisfied if you are just told, well, have a nice day? When you need something, and you ask for it, which really satisfies ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007

A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Toward A Kinder, Gentler Creation Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018

The Humility, Gentlness and Kindess of God was displayed in how he entered this world--as a gently, humble baby who would eventually deal with our sins with the same humility, gentleness and kindness in order to reconcile us to Himself. What an Awesome Savior and God!

Toward a Kinder, Gentler Creation Luke 2:1-20 This month our nation mourned the passing of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States. The thing that I remember most about the first George Bush was a theme that he wanted to characterize his presidency. He wanted us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 2:5-8, James 4:6, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 66:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Gatekeeper

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 2, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 26: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 26: 1 – 32 Gatekeeper 26 Concerning the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Opportunity

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 10, 2019

Our natural abilities and professional trainings are not enough to guarantee success.

Our theme this Year is “Fruitfulness” this means not just bearing fruits but sharing them. And the fruit we are talking about here is “the fruit of the spirit” we are talking about the qualities of character. Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

You Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2019

As Christ had gone down into His baptism of death, so the communicant in the moment of baptism was “buried,” as Christ had been in the grave. Then he “rose” into “new life,” as Christ had risen on the first Easter Day.

11/5/18 Tom Lowe IVB2: You are Made Alive in Christ (Col. 2:13-15) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong Against Satan’s Schemes Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 11, 2012

We are going to learn through this study how we can live for the Lord in a culture that is hostile to our beliefs and we will see the incredible sovereignty of God through many of the prophecies that are spoken to us through Daniel. This morning we will

When in Babylon…? Daniel 1 – Standing Strong against Satan’s Schemes Satan is seeking to destroy our faith By indoctrinating our minds (1:4) By stealing our identity (1:6-7) By feeding our flesh (1:5) God enables us to stand strong in our faith By knowing the Truth(1:8a) By remembering our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational