Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

The Power Of Secret Sin

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008

The failure at Ai

The Power of Secret Sin The failure at Ai - Joshua 7 A man purchased a white mouse to use as food for his pet snake. He dropped the unsuspecting mouse into the snake’s glass cage, where the snake was sleeping in a bed of sawdust. The tiny mouse had a serious problem on his hands. At any moment ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

This Wasn't Suppose To Happen Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

If the story of Ruth was adapted for the silver screen it would contain all the parts necessary for a blockbuster. Sudden trouble, tragedy, death, rags-to-riches.

Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) June 29, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This summer there have been some huge movies that have made some major bank; ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Treasuring God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

Exodus 3& 4 are all about an amazing encounter with a persistent, awesome miracle-working God. But just what can we learn about this God?

“Treasuring God’s Miracles” Exodus 3:11-4:13 One of our Hope Church members said something to me a few days ago that was significant and wonderful. She was commenting on how over the last couple of years the General Fund giving was going down, but that it was amazing how expenses ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"do Not Be Afraid...he Is Not Here!"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 30, 2024

This is a message for Easter.

Title: “Do not be afraid…He is not here!” Scripture: Mt. 28:5-6 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC 3-31-24 Intro: My father-in-law was a man who knew a lot about a lot and a little about everything. He knew things the average person didn’t know or sometimes even care to know. In 1973 while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Jesus name

Matthew 1:18-25 WHAT’S IN A NAME? 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. I. HIS NAME REVEALS HIS PERSONALITY (Emmanuel – God With Us) and thou shalt call his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022

We are commanded by God to love everyone.

Love – I Corinthians 13: 1 - 13 Intro: The story is told of Richard Daly who was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955 – 1976). One day, one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in his office and asked for a pay raise. The mayor replied, “I’m not giving you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Lesson 6) Jeremiah: Built Up For A Call To Service

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God set Jeremiah apart for ministry from His mother’s womb. God later encountered 21 year-old Elijah to call him to a ministry of rejection and persecution.

A. INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH 1:1-10 1. Father the High Priest. "Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah of the priests that were in Anathoth" (1:1). "They came to Hilkiah the high priest" (II Chron. 34:4). 2. Born in evil days. "Amon . . . did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sacrificed unto ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Measures For Desperate Times

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jun 24, 2003

When repeatedly faced with overwhelming circumstances, Joel gives us a plan of action.

I. Intro: Times of Desperation Sometimes, life can get overwhelming. There always seem to be stresses in life. A job that we were hoping for doesn’t materialize. An unexpected illness. A relationship that goes sour. Life seems to always throw us curve balls, unexpected difficulties and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Journey Through The Stable Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 28, 2001

Jesus was born in a stable, but there’s more to a stable than what we see in our Nativity sets.

A Journey Through the Stable part 1 Happy New Year! You might think I’m rushing it a little but, to Christians everywhere, Advent is the beginning of the new year according to the church calendar. So, Happy New Year! Students of all ages look forward to the Christmas break. Children look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Regarding Our Enemies

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Bless those who persecute you! Learn to reverse the process of evil by incorporating a God-empowered response towards your enemies!

THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS. ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS THE WAY WE TREAT THOSE WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE CONSISTENT TEACHINGS OF JESUS. JESUS MODELED FOR US THE WAY HE WANTS US TO DEAL WITH OUR ENEMIES. JESUS’ SAYS THAT WE SHOULD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

On The Beach

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009

An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Direction

Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001

If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Friends

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran