Sermons on Usefulness:

He Cleanses Us Series

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on Oct 21, 2013

God loves us and shows it to us in many ways throughout the Old Testament, Gospels and Epistles. This sermon deals with how Jesus shows His love for us by cleansing us.

So the story we read today in Mark, also recorded in Matthew 8 and in Luke 5, is a wonderful example of Jesus’ love for the unlovable. All throughout Scripture we see that God has a tender sensitivity for the outcast, the hurting, the sorrowful and the desperate. I said last week how He is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Fight For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2014

To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still fight your battles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD. IV. TEXT: Exodus 14:11-14 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel, God Is With Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2014

God telegraphs what He does well in advance if anyone will listen.

Immanuel, God is with Us Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction As we approach the Christmas season, we start to think about Jesus coming to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. We remember the nativity stories in Matthew and Luke. We remember the words from the Apostle John, “And the Word became flesh ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Will Hide Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2014

To show one of the infinite ways of how GOD protects us from pride of man and strife of tongues.

I. EXORDIUM: How does GOD protect you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show one of the infinite ways of how GOD protects us from pride of man and strife of tongues. IV. TEXT: Psalms 31:20 (Amplified Bible) 31:20 In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 11th sermon in our series dealing with the Baptist Faith and Message

Using Our Gifts (BFM #11 ) Text: Exodus 4:2; 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the man the dog was named after) once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” As we continue on in our study of the BFM we’ve been looking at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord Stay With Us

Contributed by William Baeta on May 3, 2014

“They urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:29)

Theme: Lord stay with us Text: Acts 2:36-41; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 All that is happening in the world today is pointing to the end of this present age when Jesus Christ will return. Our generation has received so many revelations about Christ that it is almost impossible not to recognise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 21, 2014

As long as the church is on planet earth we will need seasons of reviving, the HolyGhost is sending Revival

The greatest Revival in history: It’s not just the healing of bodies or a church catching on fire again, or even an organization or a denomination being re-fired All through the history of the church at different times in different places there have been great revivals that have had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Above Us Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

There are aspects of God that we cannot know. God is above us -- far above us.

This would be Moses’ second trip up the mountain to meet God. The first trip had ended in disaster. God had given him the tablets of the law, written in stone, and he was coming down the mountain to give them to the people. But he heard something unexpected. He heard what sounded like loud ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Died For Us Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 19, 2019

Jesus Christ was crucified and He died for our joy and eternal freedom that everyone who believes in Him will live forever.

HE DIED FOR ME TEXT: MATTHEW 26:45-56 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ came for the salvation of mankind yet His own rejected and crucified Him. He was betrayed and sold for 30 pieces of silver- Matthew 26:15 tried seven times and denied by Peter thrice- John 19:15, 21-22, helped by Simone to carry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Changes Us

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 4, 2019

On the Road to Damascus, Saul was forever changed

Acts 9:1-20 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Emmanuel, God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is given many titles in the Word. Perhaps none is as endearing as Emmanuel. It speaks of his constant, continual presence in our lives. May you be encouraged as we think upon these things.

Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel, God is with us! Jesus has many titles and names assigned to Him. Each brings out a different facet of his beauty, majesty and grace, And gives us insight into His redemptive work His name Jesus means Saviour. The angel said in Matthew 1...you will call his name Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23, Hebrews 13:5-6, Joshua 1:5, John 1:1, Matthew 28:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Us And Them

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2019

We are united in Christ.

June 23, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Galatians 3:23-29 Beyond Us and Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The poet Allan Ahlberg wrote a poem called “Picking Teams.” Here it is: When we pick teams in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Freedoms Wisely

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 30, 2019

The Galatian church either tried to add to their freedom in Christ or abused their freedom in hurting others. Today we need to learn to serve others in love, walk in the Spirit, and stay in sync with the Spirit.

Using Freedoms Wisely Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Freedom is a wonderful thing. This coming Thursday we’ll celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, to live in the home of the free, the land of the brave. Yet, with freedom comes responsibility. You don’t have the freedom to go up and punch somebody ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed