Sermons on Wedding Vows:

From Warning To Wonderful

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 5, 2017

Have you ignored a warning and failed? God still has a promise for you.

We all have had warnings given to us. Some were meant to help us as “Look out for that car!” “Don't touch that! It's hot!” They had implied promises because that car will hurt you will get burned. Other warnings were threats with negative promises. “Don't make me pull this car over!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 11, 2019

Today, Jesus deals with the issue of making promises. Let's see what we can take away from it.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eleven) Matthew 5:33-37 A pilot and his navigator had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny lifeboat. After several days without food, water and any hope of rescue, the pilot began to pray. "God, you know I haven't lived a very good life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Proverbs 20:25, Judges 11:30-35, James 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Times They Are A Changing

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

God can make hard time come out fot the good. God can use unbleievers to establish a safe place.

Times they are a changing Acts 18:12-23 Have you ever had some event that changed your life? When you think about it, all kinds of things can change out lives. Going from middle school to high school, getting out of school, getting a job. How about getting married? That was a biggie. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 24, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter five of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. When we enter the house of God, we should have the attitude of being open and ready to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcomed By Brethren Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 19, 2017

Paul’s third missionary journey was complete, having begun after a visit to “the church” in the holy city (18:22) and now ending there. His Greek mission was also complete. He would not return. Luke had prepared his readers well for this reality.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.1: Welcomed by Brethren (Acts 21:15-26) ACTS 21:15-26 (KJV) 15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Principles Of Prosperity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

THE GRACE OF PROSPERITY IS GIVEN THROUGH GIVING AND OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S PATTERN OF GIVING

THEME: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY TOPIC: FIRST FRUIT AND SEED FAITH TEXT: GEN 3: 15, GEN 22: 1-3 MATHEW 26:6-13 We shall see the potency of giving: Potency is the power of something to effect, the strength or influence on the mind or body. Giving means the transfer of something in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word Of Honor

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our word is power. It can be used to heal and inspire, or it could be used to wound and discourage.

October 16, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Subject for tonight’s study—Word of Honor: Be Careful What You Say B. We begin with the statement: “Word is power.” 1) From God’s word to ours, word is power. a) Genesis reminds us that it is by God’s word that the universe came to be. 1. God said, “Let there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus On Integrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002

Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2008

Ordination message for a Deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Deacon Ordination - Chad Dopson January 13, 2008 Introduction (Have Lisa come up to the pulpit with me.) This morning is a very special morning in the life of Chad and Michelle, and for our church. Today Chad takes a tremendous step in the ministry to His Lord by becoming a Deacon here at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

IWHEN YOU ARE GOING BLIND YOU CANNOT SEE THINGS CLEARLY!

Series: Here Comes the Judge! Key Scripture Verses of the book: Judges 2:16: “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders.” Question: “Who raised up the Judges of Israel to deliver them?” Answer: The Lord God Almighty, the Great “I AM.” JUDGES 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive In 2005 (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005

The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals.

Revive In 2005 (part 1) Thesis: The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals. Opening Illustration: I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying A Promise Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 24, 2020

The subject we are looking at is not the miracle that God performed with Hannah and her husband Elkanah, nor is it about the maltreatment from another family member that led to bitterness. Both would be great subjects. Today I would like to look at the subject of “Praying A Promise.”

Discovering The Precious Promises Of God “Praying A Promise” I Samuel 1:9-18 4-24-2020AM We have in our text today a familiar passage that has been preached by many preachers. I am not here to top what they have said, but to bring out a truth that has been on my heart. The subject we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023

Let your yes be your yes

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Brethren

Extreme Giving - Part Three Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

Today, I want us to read 3 stories about 3 women who are remembered for their extreme giving. And as we read them, I have the same question with these stories as I do for the extreme stunt people of our day…what does this have to do with me? Could their

See if you recognize these men...Evil Kenevil – motorcycle stuntman 4 of to 20 most watched sports events ever. Broken over 35 bones…Houdini still known as best escape artist ever – would dislocate his shoulder to escape straightjackets and in Chinese Water torture act, hold breath for more than 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Realistic Humanism Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Our chief purpose in being human is to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. How can we do that after the fall? Through God’s power, through God’s Holy Spirit, given to all who have faith in Jesus Christ.

What is it that God desires of us as men and women? Why has he made us in his image? What’s our reason for being here? There are probably a number of answers that someone might give to those questions. The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: "What is the chief end of man?", then gives the answer: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Anglican