Sermons on Unseen Power:

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017

1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Goes To Jerusalem For Second Passover; Heals Lame Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2017

The clash between Jesus and the religious leaders was over the Sabbath. They never forgave Him for what He did on the Sabbath days, and then when He said, “…..The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath,” (Mark 2:27) they hated Him.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Jerusalem Title: Goes to Jerusalem for Second Passover; Heals Lame Man (Exodus 20:10) John 5:1-47 The healing of the impotent man by the pool of Bethesda is a very wonderful incident. But it is also a turning point in the ministry of Christ. You see, after this ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared To Receive The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

What prepares a person to have a life-changing transformation through the gospel? This message addresses four awakenings that need to happen in preparation for a person receiving the good news of Jesus.

1 Tim. 1:8 4/3/16 In an interview on October 15, 2013 Billy Graham said, “There are two basic needs that all people have: the need for hope and the need for salvation. It should not be surprising if people believe easily in a God who makes no demands, but this is not the God of the Bible. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8, Psalm 53:1, Romans 1:20, Romans 2:14-15, Matthew 5:21-28, John 9:41, Deuteronomy 29:1-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Did Jesus Say About Evangelism? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

This message is designed to stir Christians toward evangelism using the words of Jesus. The message addresses how we should view unbelievers and how we are to respond to the opportunities that are before us.

Luke 10:1-4 11/20/16 Last Sunday I talked about an increased emphasis on evangelism. This morning I want to talk about three instructions Jesus gave His followers concerning the harvest. Let’s begin by turning to John 4:35. Here Jesus says to His disciples, “Do you not say, ‘There are still four ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-4, John 4:35-42, Psalm 14:1, Romans 10:14-15, Matthew 9:35-36, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Four Spiritual Laws Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Message equips believers to share the gospel using the four spiritual laws developed by Bill Bright. Techniques and principles for one-on-one evangelism are discussed.

(What Non-Christians Need to Know) Romans 10:14 12/11/16 We have been talking about evangelism the last couple of weeks. In preparation for this service I began thinking about how I could teach a simple presentation of the gospel that would be easy to communicate and would give the essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17, Romans 8:16, John 3:16-17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Revelation 3:20, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2019

10 Questions from Proverbs to Help us Make Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions Proverbs 3:5-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 26-27, 2019 An HR manager advertised a job opening and a large group of applicants showed up in the waiting room. The first man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him: “We need someone who can make fast ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:2, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Clutter Bug?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2019

This sermon is based on doing some soul cleansing. Excellent to use during Lent or the Spring of the Year.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17 - 32; 2 Chronicles 29:1-19 Title: Spiritual Clutterbug? Theme: Spiritual Cleansing Sermon is based on the need to do some spiritual decluttering. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, 2 Chronicles 29:1-19, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Parables 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 4 of 5 exploring the parables of the kingdom

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Four Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nowhere Else To Go Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018

Just like Peter learned, there really isn't anywhere else to go and no one else to go to, other than Jesus.

A. As you are well aware, we live in a day that can be described as an age of pluralism. 1. Pluralism has many meanings, but one meaning has to do with there being many different options from which we can choose. 2. Just like there are many channel choices in cable television (200 or 300 or more ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Lose Your Life To Save It Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018

Perhaps Jesus' most challenging saying of all is that to save your lives we must be willing to lose it for His sake and the Gospels. We explore what this really means practically, and whether Jesus meant for it to be literally true.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Lose Your Life to Save It Mark 8:31-39 We continue in our summer series on the paradoxical sayings of Jesus. Jesus said a number of things which violate common sense, and seem to be impossible with regard to all the realities we face in this world, and would not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Self Promotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 13: 1 – 23 Self Promotion 13 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, 2 Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pure In Heart: The Reward Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 17, 2023

This is the second message in a study of the sixth beatitude. The reward for the pure in heart is that they will "see God." How does that promise relate to the resurrection, and how does it relate to this life? What is biblical impact of seeing God?

Intro We are in a study of the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves to be revived and enter into his purposes more fully. Last week we began talking about the sixth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”i That is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 3:2-3, Hebrews 11:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Job 23:10, 2 Peter 1:1-7, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 12:14, Ephesians 5:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

5) The Virtuous Woman Series

Contributed by James Lyons on May 1, 2023

Part V in a series on the book of Ruth

5) The Virtuous Woman, Ruth 3:9-18 We’re in Ruth chapter 3 where the widow Ruth, at the advice of her mother-in-law Naomi, is approaching her kinsman, Boaz. She is appealing to him to fulfill his role as her nearest kinsman and raise up an heir to her deceased husband. This scene takes ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Right - Choose Life

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2023

It is God’s gift to us that we have the ability to make choices. However, the choices we make also have consequences and let us learn how we can choose right and choose life.

We read in Deuteronomy 30:19, I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Choose life. (GNB) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel as he admonished them to choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Matthew 27:2, Luke 23:4, John 19:12, Matthew 27:24, Romans 8:38-39, Mark 14:43, John 12:6, Matthew 27:3, Luke 22:6, Matthew 26:48, Matthew 26:39, John 18:6, Matthew 26:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023

The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 5:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist