Sermons on Vacation:

The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015

The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus In The Temple - Laying Foundations For A Successful Faith Walk

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 21, 2015

Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong foundation in the Word 3. A strong foundation that can then be lived out in everyday practice

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Col. 3:1-17 and Psalms 148 Theme: Jesus in the Temple - Laying foundations for a Successful Faith Walk Proposition: Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2016

The Olivet Discourse in Luke 21:5-38 teaches us that Jesus is coming again and has given us signs that ought to make us pray and get ready for his coming to establish his kingdom.

Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016

Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowing And Saving - Should Christians Do Either? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2015

In this lesson, we study what the Bible has to say about borrowing and saving.

Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Overestimating Your Poverty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the fact that more often than not we minimize the core things that are really what lead to spiritual greatness.

AN OVERSTATEMENT OF POVERTY TEXT: Matthew 14:17 Matthew 14:17 KJV And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. I. INTRODUCTION—A BELIEF THAT WE HAVE LESS THAN WE DO -One of the easiest things, in fact it can become a habit in life, is to overstate our poverty. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing But Rejoices With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I am gratified when grace triumphs over guilt

ENGAGE Whenever I’m driving and someone goes whipping by me at well over the speed limit or is constantly cutting in and out of traffic or runs a red light, my immediate thought is “I sure hope there is a policeman in the area to catch that person”. And on those rare occasions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responsive Heart Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 24, 2016

We cultivate a responsive heart to God by obeying the truth.

My first pastorate was a rural church in northwest Oklahoma. A young man in the church returned from military service overseas. He brought his new bride to meet me. She was Irish. It was her first time in the U.S. I asked what impressed her about Oklahoma. She said it was the dirt. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016

In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Mean Time Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 3, 2015

This message is part three of a series I started in 2008. This message examines how we walk during our "mean times" while also reflecting on the past seven years.

In The Mean Time – Part 3 Scriptures: Heb. 11:7-17; Psa. 37:23; 119:133; Phil. 3:14 Introduction In 2008 I did a two part series I titled “In the Mean Time.” This message will be part three of that series although it’s being delivered seven years later. In 2008 I talked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clearing The Way-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015

6 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 6—Psalm 119:9-16 Building a house. There must be no liens on the land. Permits/legalities must be satisfied. The land must be cleared! There must be no obstructions to pouring the foundation. There must be no dangerous objects in the soon to be yard.—safe for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Our Wealth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2016

God's Will for Our Wealth 1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

God's Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010) *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, "I sure don't feel rich." But think about it. In 2009, "Parade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Enrolls In The University Of Babylon

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 6, 2022

The first sermon in a series on Daniel

Title: Daniel Enrolls in the University of Babylon Type: Expos. Script: Dan. 1 Where: GNBC 9-1-02/10-9-22 Intro: Paul Bertsch was one of those individuals that when you look over your life you realize held a disproportionate influence. From my soph. thru senior years of college Paul was my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan