Sermons on Urgent:

Reluctant Recruits

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus did not present a rosy, unrealistic picture of the Christian life. In Luke 9 we encounter 3 potential recruits. Jesus appraises their resolve, exposes their excuses, and urges them to consider the cost of discipleship

It’s Career Day at the high school and a small crowd is gathered at the Army’s booth. A Recruiter tells the students about field duty in the winter, eating MRE’s, family separations, grueling physical exercise, frequent moves, and the likelihood of war…and pretty soon he’s standing alone. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational

Finding Growth In Strange Places!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2019

Often growth opportunities are found in some strange places. Seldom is healthy growth an accident. We need preparation and focus to promote personal growth.

FINDING GROWTH IN STRANGE PLACES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (MSG) Come home, hope-filled prisoners! This very day I'm ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Forever Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017

The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Holiness In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Are you living up to the life God gives you? You’re endeared and endowed; now what?

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to spend the rest of his life as a contemplative (i.e., monk). "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, "do you understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Sanctity Of Life Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 22, 2014

Sanctity of Life includes assisted suicide as well as abortion but abortion is the predominate abuse of life in America today. This sermon deals with the tragic consequences to the abortive mother as well as the judgement of the US because of this sin.

Today has been designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday On a January 13, 1984 proclamation, President Ronald Reagan designated January 22, 1984 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was chosen to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

God Invites Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2017

What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require?

Prelude, Purpose & Plan What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require? What are we doing with the opportunity God has placed before us? Let’s see that our invitation to salvation has a twofold responsibility. Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Bigger Than Money Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 23, 2018

This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."

- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Test Your Hearing

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2013

It is important to "Hear" God clearly. Eli, Israel, and Saul did not. Samuel, the great judge and prophet did.

1. Hearing Test A former artillery soldier was worried about his wife's hearing. So, during his annual physical exam he asked his doctor what to do. The doctor gave him some simple instructions. He said, "Talk to your wife in a normal voice, first at a distance and then closer. Pay special ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am With You Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 10, 2012

There's no greater comfort than knowing we are not alone...yet let's not get too comfortable, for our Savior has work for us to do!

How comforting to know that as we make our way through life we are not alone. Jesus is with us…yet don’t get too comfortable; He has work for us to do! Here at the close of Matthew’s Gospel we see disciples who’ve been through a lot. They’ve seen their Master die, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Joy Of Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 30, 2020

Based on Phil. 4:19 - This sermon encourages the hearers to be confident in God's faithful provision for their needs.

“THE JOY OF CONFIDENCE IN GOD” Phil. 4:19 FBCF – 8/30/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Story of couple, Fred & Cheryl – adopted a 5 y/o girl Haitian girl named Addie whose parents had been killed in a car accident. Beautiful moment when that little orphan walked across the tarmac at the airport ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Taste Of Eternity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 17, 2020

What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today.

What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Small Group of 3 Matthew 17:1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Not Final Sermon Iii: A Failure Almost Impossible To Cope With Or Overcome Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

By God's grace, invoked by the praying of God's people plus an humble attitude brought about by God's discipline, servants of God can be forgiven of their failure and healed of their critical spirit.

A FAILURE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO COPE WITH, LET ALONE OVERCOME “To better understand Baptist behavior, come over to the college and study human behavior.” Thus spoke Dr. George Christenberry, president of Augusta State University but also chairman of the deacons at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Ignorance, Hurt, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2020

Today we will look at the difference between willful sin, sinning in ignorance, and the feelings that hurt creates -- and how this all relates to forgiveness.

Ignorance, Hurt, and Forgiveness (topical) 1. A man given to day-dreaming was driving down the freeway a cell phone call came in through his blue tooth audio system. He heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:27-31, Psalm 19:12-13, 1 Corinthians 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ii. The Prayer To God (Vs.4-6) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

II. The Prayer to God (vs.4-6) Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. A. God Hears (4a; 6a) This seems to be one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Psalm 34:4-6, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 56:8-9, Romans 8:26, 1 John 5:14-15, Job 5:19, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invisible War

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 9, 2020

This is a sermon about the World and the Word, being Conformed or Transformed, and having one influences or many influences.

THE INVISIBLE WAR We are created for God, but given free will, which gives us ability to make choices and decisions. Those choices or decisions effect our lives. Salvation is simple: Believe in Jesus Christ, Repent from our sin, Accept Him as Saviour. But the process is complicated, there is a war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational