Sermons on Unique:

Halting Between Two Opinions Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015

This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light To A Dark World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014

Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cricket...cricket....

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 25, 2015

Gleaning some spiritual lessons from the game of Cricket at a time, Cricket World Cup tourney 2015 in Australia has reached its climactic stage!!!

CRICKET, CRICKET… Nothing quite like the sweet sound of the willow striking leather …more so if the Cricket World cup is on. As the game of Cricket originated in the ole English village greens there are some xenophobic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-30

Denomination: *other

In This War

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2017

From the lesson of the victory that was fought and won by Moses' hands being held up by the aid of others, we learn three things we must remember about this spiritual war.

In This War Introduction: I would like to leave you with a lesson this morning of what it will take to make this church victorious going forward. Having many members does not mean you have an effective church. Having an emotional experience does not mean that you have repented of your sin. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Trials Become Triumphs

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Controlling The Tongue

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017

Sermon from James 3:1-12

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To A Double Anointing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!

THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Christ Had Not Risen Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017

We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

TODAY I WISH TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE THE CRUCIAL BIBLICAL TEACHING FOR PEOPLE TODAY. THIS IS AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO OPTIONS. TODAY, WE TALK ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AGAIN.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3:1-18 WE HAVE BEEN TAKING TIME TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE BASIC THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS THAT WE FOLLOW AS CHRISTIANS. I WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THESE ARE DENOMINATIONAL BELIEFS AS WELL, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST THEY ARE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS, FORMED ON THE SECURE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Understanding Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

IT’S DIFFICULT TO KNOW THE SOVEREIGN WILL OF GOD BECAUSE GOD'S WILL IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, AND THERE ARE SOME ASPECTS OF IT THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW RIGHT AWAY, AND MAY NOT KNOW COMPLETELY THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.

AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WILL OF GOD PSALM 121 I WANT TO BEGIN TODAY BY SAYING THAT THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT MESSAGE TO DELIVER TODAY. MESSAGES ON THE WILL OF GOD HAVE MANY DIFFERENT ROADS THAT THEY CAN TAKE, AND I WANT TO BE VERY CAREFUL AS TO WHICH ROADS WE GO DOWN TODAY. IT’S ALSO DIFFICULT IN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Convictions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2017

Sermon series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 MARRIAGE: A DEFINITION Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that's too warm, beside someone who's sleeping in a room that's too cold. 1. Marriage made in Heaven -- So is thunder in lightening! 2. Love is a dream -- Marriage is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

But God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2017

Ephesians 2:4-5 shows us God's work in our salvation.

Scripture Last week, I began a new series of eight sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2:1-10 is a single sentence in the Greek text. The theme of this sentence is God’s grace in saving sinners. Paul began in Ephesians 2:1-3 with a devastating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 1 - Millennialism Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Aug 5, 2019

A brief critical outline of the three differing views on the timing of Christ's return to the Earth and his establishment of an Earthy kingdom.

The Two Kingdoms The Kingdom of Heaven part 1 Millennialism Millennialism - 3 views This message is the first in a series dealing with the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God and the Rapture. I trust you will be blest as we examine these three vital ...read more

Denomination: Brethren