Sermons on Wasted Life:

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 29, 2017

With the Internet today it is possible to spread fake news, to ruin someone’s reputation, to close down a business, to start a rumor that may never die and it’s possible to do all that quickly so it leaves us asking the question, how can I know the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Door: Pandora's Box

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 29, 2017

Let us study doors. We make choices, these choices can open or close doors of opportunity.

PANDORA'S BOX? THE DOOR--- HOW CAN I FIND GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PANDORA'S BOX? In Greek Mythology the gods sent Pandora a box and she was forbidden to open it. Pandora's curiosity was so great that she opened the box and when she did she loosened a swam of evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-6, John 10:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reel Talk - Pt. 1 - Kong: Skull Island Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 1 - Kong Skull Island I. Introduction Godzilla. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Blob. Frankenstein. All classic monster characters. However, the one monster that has stood the test of times and continues to end up on film is King Kong. The story line doesn't change much. King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-30, 1 Kings 18:17-18, 1 Kings 21:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

500 years ago people were asking the same question. The year was 1517 and people were asking the question, how can I know if what I believe is actually the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pretender

Contributed by Torri Evans on May 20, 2017

The Great pretender pretends He/she is living a Christian lifestyle for Christ. When in actuality they are not. A Great Pretender is someone pretending to be in good standing with God. Other words, fake Christians.

God’s Wrath on The Great Pretender! This is one of those unpopular, chasten messages if you will. But remember for whom the Lord loves He chastens. Definition of Pretender: One who stimulates, pretends, or alleges falsely; a hypocrite. A person who pretends for a dishonest purpose. An impostor. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-21, Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 21, 2017

As Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, whispers spread throughout the crowd. Although unsure He was even present, Jesus became the topic of discussion. Many wondered about this man who He truly was. We too must decide who Jesus is.

Who is this Man? John 7: 1-13 Our text deals with events that happened during the Feast of Tabernacles. This was a time of celebration and thanksgiving. Along with Passover and Pentecost, the Feast of Tabernacles was one of three pilgrimages the Jews took to Jerusalem each year. While the Feast ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The Family Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017

Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Know That I Was Starving Until I Tasted You Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 18, 2017

A sermon for a mixed congregation (adults and children) trying to get across why it matters that Jesus became flesh and why it matters that he still makes himself present to us now in bread and wine.

............................. “ Beloved, I received from the Lord what I also hand on to you” (1 Cor 11:23) - where to begin? Perhaps with meeting someone famous…. Have you ever met anyone famous? ............. [take answers from congregation] ............ Once when I was 20 I met a famous person. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 6:1-58, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-23, John 1:10-14, Philippians 2:1-11, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Favours Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 2, 2017

Solomon was blessed with wisdom, riches and honour, and they are the favours of God. Let us acknowledge the favours of God in our lives. We seek God, not the gifts.

The Queen of Sheba came to visit. She has heard of Solomon’s fame and his “relation to the Name of the Lord” (10:1). She came to see it for herself. • She was in awe of what she saw. It was beyond her imagination. • She asked him many questions and saw the WISDOM of Solomon. She looked around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overflowing Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 18, 2017

Thankfulness, Ministry to Others, Obedience

CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Overflowing Thanks to God 2 Corinthians 9:12-14 (p. 807) July 23, 2017 Introduction: It took 18 people 10 days to construct…It involved a quarter of a million dominoes…and it set a Guinness World Record for the most dominoes toppled in the United ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2016

Jesus came to seek and save the lost as our Savior and Redeemer. He also came to display and restore the image of God in the world.

1. [Ray Vander Laan tells the following story – Soldier asked the lost rabbi: Who are you and what are you doing here? He offered the soldier twice his pay if he would stand by his door and ask that question each morning. a. Names are important to many in the world – Benoni/Benjamin b. We have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ahhh! Refreshment!

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

Refreshment is a necessary aspect of Christian living. Any Christian can become and encouraging person!

• WHEN THE AMERICAN WEST WAS SETTLED, MANY TRAVELERS PASSED OVER THE FERTILE LAND OF THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. • THE DIRT THERE IS RICH AND BLACK, BUT THE TRAVELERS COULDN’T SEE WATER ANYWHERE. • THEY THOUGHT THE LAND WOULD BE GOOD FOR NOTHING. • ONE WRITER CALLED IT, “THE GREAT AMERICAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hail! Hosanna, David's Son!

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Jan 16, 2017

Our Advent Sermon Series was "David's Royal Branch," focusing on the coming Christ and His connections to David. This is the second sermon of that series, looking at Jesus' lineage. He is, indeed, David's son--but even greater, He is the Son of God!

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” With these two questions, Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees once again. They, along with the Sadducees and Herodians had put Jesus to the test several times in a row. They asked Him unimaginable, theoretical, philosophical, theological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Matthew 7:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Anglican

In The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2017

This is the vision of God we all need to see.

In the Year King Uzziah Died Isaiah 6:1-12 For as long as I have lived, Queen Elizabeth has set on the throne of Great Britain. Considering that I am nearing retirement age, this is quite a feat. She has been an inspiration to her subjects for 65 years. Even though her powers are constitutionally ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-12, Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 6:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible