Sermons on Underestimate:

Ephesians 6:10-20 (The Armour Of God)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual...

I’m reading from the Amnesty International report on the war on Lebanon, August 2006: "The Israeli Air Force launched more than 7,000 air attacks on about 7,000 targets in Lebanon between 12 July and 14 August, while the Navy conducted an additional 2,500 bombardments. The attacks, though ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Danger In The Water

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wet Water Walkers And Dry Boat Riders

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 15, 2003

Good Works and Faithfulness

Wet Water Walkers & Dry Boat Riders By Kenny McKinley Matthew 14:22-36 (read text) Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mother's Heart

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

A Mother’s love and faith as a model for us of what God is like and how her influence helps us in our walk with Christ.

A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: "My name begins with an "M," has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?" Half the kids in the class wrote, "Mother." That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:4-16

Denomination: Methodist

Be Holy

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 9, 2010

God, who is holy, calls His people to consecrate themselves in a lifestyle of holiness.

Be Holy, Leviticus 11:39-47 Introduction “In these days there is a great deal of lowering the standards. Businessmen say that business standards have been lowered, and now a good deal of business runs into [corruption] gambling. In politics the standards have been lowered. There has been a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:39-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Uncommonly Average Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at Priscilla and Aquilla. They weren’t especially gifted, rather average people, but they lived an uncommon life.

UNCOMMONLY AVERAGE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 1 Bud Villers was a good man. Bud was my neighbor. I grew up beside him until he died when I was in college. Bud helped my dad put a roof on our house, he assisted my dad when they poured concrete sidewalks and porches. My dad helped him put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: *other

The Rahab In Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2009

On Mother’s Day we need to learn about the faith of a woman we find in the the lineage of Jesus.

TITLE SLIDE THE RAHAB IN US Joshua 2:1-11 May 10, 2009 Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Bearing Arks

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conformed Or Transformed

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2009

To live a Christian life we must understand Biblical truth. It is also important that we understand how to apply truth in everyday life.

Illustration Life is sometimes like a road map. God has shown us the road we are to follow- with all its curves, ups/downs, pot-holes, divided highways He has not told us how fast to go, what restaurants to stop at, what cities to visit or the ones not to visit. The life He has given us- not a list ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus: The Greatest Preacher Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 29, 2010

This message shows how Jesus doctrine and deeds amazed those who heard Him. Emphasis is given to His primacy, power and passion in preaching.

Studies in the Gospel of Mark The Greatest Preacher Aim: To show that Jesus was a preacher with passion, and power. Text: Mark 1:21-28 Introduction: With all the preparations in place the Lord Jesus now throws Himself into His mission. John has pointed to Him as the Lamb of God, the father has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Wall - Pt. 4 - Wall Weapons Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 31, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 4 – Wall Weapons I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conspiracy Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

Yep! There really is a conspiracy. But our God is conspiring for us, not against us! As we continue through Romans, ch.11 gives us a glimpse of God’s conspiracy for this world.

Conspiracy of Grace Romans 11:1-12 Intro: Have you ever read or studied up on some of the conspiracy theories people have these days? There are those who believe that we never did land on the moon. It was all fabricated by our govt. Also, there are some who believe that the 9/11 attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012

In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Freedom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012

Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist