Sermons on White Cliffs:

The Invitation

Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006

God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Leads To Extreme Obedience

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Strong faith in God enables us to perform the most radical act of obedience. This message on Noah considers the relationship between faith and obedience.

Someone wrote in a newsletter: ¡§I recently went with my wife to her 20 year high school reunion. In the front of the memory book, were these words: In 1969.... A CRACK was a wise remark made to a teacher The only AIDS we knew about were Band, Kool and First BAD was not good A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

“The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

"The Church Of Sardis" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2009

compares the church of Sardis to the church today.

“REVEALING THE REVELATION” “The Church of Sardis” September 28, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Going Into Battle

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Do, Some Don't!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

Some do! Some don’t! Usually the number is very limited - small. If you do, and the number is even one, then you are blessed! If you stop and think about it, it doesn’t take long for you to count them. After I tell you about what I am referring, you may w

Some Do, Some Don't. Text: 1 Corinthians 10:24 "Do not look out only for yourselves. Look out for the good of others also." George Eliot wrote, "Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memories Mothers, Grandmothers And Home Mothers Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 8, 2015

"Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." It is the only one of the 10 commandments with a promise. A Godly Mother translates the Bible into her everyday life. Updated May 2023.

We have come together today ......First and Foremost ... to honor... the Lord ... Jesus Christ. Yet ... This day... May 14th.... is also a time, ...to honor ...our mothers, ...grandmothers ...and the mothers ... of our children. Worship ...... and Motherhood ...... are lifetime tasks, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, John 19:25-26, Ephesians 6:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:56, John 11:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006

Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scary Sanity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2007

If you really start to believe in who Jesus really said He was, then you’ve got to entertain the notion that he could radically change YOU too! That is scary!

Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reality, Rise, And Ruin Of Satan

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 30, 2021

The devil is a real, malevolent, evil fallen angel, the sworn enemy of God and His people. He is active but limited in his schemes, destined along with the demons and all who follow him to be judged by the Lord Jesus and cast into hell for eternity. Heed what the Scriptures teach.

This is a sermon about a personality who has been incredibly successful in convincing people that he does not exist, and has done such a good job with this deception that it is estimated that 65 % of professing "Christians" do not believe in his literal existence or that he is merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:39, Luke 10:18, Luke 11:18, Ezekiel 28:14, Isaiah 14:12-17, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate The Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of resisting the devil's schemes, guarding our hearts, and protecting God's Kingdom by not giving the devil a foothold through unwholesome actions or words.

Good morning family! It's a joy to be gathered here together in the house of the Lord. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from the book of Ephesians. We're going to talk about the danger of giving opportunity to the devil, the power of resisting his schemes, and our responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27-29

Topics: Devil, Opportunity

Saving Private Ryan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001

The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conditioned For A God Event (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 8, 2009

This sermon examines some of the conditions that open the way to a God event.

Last week we examined some conditions that open the way to a God event. Throughout history we have heard and read accounts of significant God events. - It was a God event when Moses led the Israelite people out of Egypt. - It was a God event when Moses was used of God to part the waters of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To Yourself Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

Even more important than our physical well being we need of keep a watch on our spiritual health. It is beneficial for both this life and the one to come. (1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16)

Pay Attention to Yourself 8/16/15 Text: 1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16 Introduction: There are several things that I must pay attention to about my physical health. I have to have regular tests to monitor any potential health problems. I need to pay attention to my blood pressure, my cummenden level, P.S.A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God