Sermons on Unlikely Choice:

The Mature Church (Ephesians 4:1-14)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14)

THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14) A friend who immigrated to the United States a few years ago had breakfast with me on Wednesday (September 28, 2018) in Hong Kong. He told me how unstable in the East Coast the last two years had been for four churches within the greater region. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Famine Of Faith (1 Kings 17:8-24)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE FAMINE OF FAITH (1 KINGS 17:8-24)

THE FAMINE OF FAITH (1 KINGS 17:8-24) When the machine is operating on a busy road, traffic is halted and the cars lined up in opposite directions are allowed to proceed alternately. A veteran operator of one of those big machines decided one day to try to relieve the tension that inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dont Fear The Talents Of God

Contributed by Gary Pomrenke on Nov 24, 2017

exploring Matthew 25: 14-30

Matthew 25: 14-30 (ESV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[c] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Just In Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

This parable teaches us to keep our eyes focused on the hope that is to come.

Cub Hannah, of Swamp Branch KY, was a mean drunk. And he was both mean and drunk on June 11, 1999, when he took a machete to his brother in law, Sam Lugar, out in Lugar's front yard... [and nearly severed his] little finger. Johnson County sheriff's deputies ...interviewed six witnesses and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Joel 2:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023

We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26, Romans 8:35-39, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved From Guilt

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 6, 2023

Guilt can be crippling. Jesus did not come to condemn but to save. When Jesus died we died. We have been raised a new creation. No more the old guilty man

For more than 50 years I lived in guilt. Even though I knew I was forgiven by God. I had been abused at eight years old and I could never tell anybody about it. At least I felt I could not speak about it because I had made my abuse my own and I felt ashamed. In later years I felt afraid to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16-18, Romans 8:5-7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Faith In The Middle Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2021

When you are faced with great failure, remember that Jesus loves you and wants you even more! (I WANT TO THANK MINISTRY PASS FOR THEIR SERVICE THAT HELPS ME PUT THE MESSAGES TOGETHER. www.ministrypass.com

Faith in the Middle of Failure Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim- The Gospel Has Come / Salvation; Failure / Acts 16:25–34 INTRODUCTION • Sometimes things don’t go as planned. • Imagine that you are serving God and you seem to be doing a good job of it, then something bad happens to you. • No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Fishing For Fish Fisherman Who Becomes A Fisher Of Men

October 10, 2020 In Scripture, God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws. One individual in the New Testament who comes to mind is Peter. He is mentioned by name over 150 times in the New Testament and is the central character in the first 12 chapters of the book of Acts, so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"the 'god' That Can Never Be Satisfied"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2021

A sermon about trusting God.

“The ‘god’ that can Never be Satisfied” Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus says, “No one can serve two masters… …You cannot serve both God and money.” The word translated as “money” here is “mamona.” The King James Version of the Bible brought “mamona” into the English language as a new word: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

If The World Hates You!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2023

Jesus said, if the world hated Me, keep in mind it hate Me first! While not everyone faces physical violence, born again believers, who are not part of this world, can expect to be persecuted for Christ's name sake.

If the World Hates You John 15:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago the world received one of the best gifts ever given to humanity, a Babe lying in a manger! Despite lacking the “beauty of majesty to attract us to Him” (Isaiah 53:2), having no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Alone Should Be Sufficient

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 29, 2021

Churches also can look good on the outside, but when you “taste” what they're doing, you find it's only a facade. That was the case with the church in Laodicea.

How many Coca-Cola drinkers do we have here today? How many Pepsi drinkers? How many of you like Dr Pepper? How many of you like Mr Pibb? Have you ever been in a restaurant and ordered a Dr Pepper and they say they don't sell Dr Pepper but they have Mr Pibb and try to pass it off as the same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Hebrews 12:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

When Slick Got Caught (May 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. It was about grace when we don't deserve it.

WHEN SLICK GOT CAUGHT Text: Luke 16:1-13 The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. But, the truth of the matter is that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

God Most High

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. If you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.”

Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. That is quite a strange title to give to a psalm, right? But, if you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

A rude person who is not courteous and polite is a liability in every area of life. But one who has these qualities is always an asset.

The ship Tecumseh was engaged in a battle with the ship Tennessee. A torpedo struck the Tecumseh and it began to sink immediately. Out of a crew of 114 men, 93 went down with the ship because it sank so fast. Tunis Craven was the Commander and at the time the torpedo struck he was in the tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5