Sermons on Whole:

I Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Oct 14, 2019

A sermon about how being married is parallel to being part of the Church (God's body) Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/wife

• TITLE- I Love My Wife. Eph 5:28 Today is pastor appreciation! Thank you for appreciating us. • Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent[e] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 15:4, Matthew 25:34, Mark 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships In The Hereafter

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 5, 2019

What will life be like in heaven? We'll have bodies that are physical, permanent, recognizable, and spiritual. We will have relationships so vital with Christ and each other that marriage will no longer be needed.

Luke 20:27-38 Relationships in the Hereafter Sometimes we are forced to say good-bye to those we love. And in those most trying of times, we hold onto the biblical idea of a great reunion of all believers in a place called heaven. But in today’s scripture Jesus tells us there won’t be marriage as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Deuteronomy 25:5

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness Makes You Full Inside

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

We can only get so far towards becoming new by trying hard or getting educated. The real power comes from inside, a changed heart, and thankfulness is a key to a changed heart.

There was a time when I thought that if we wanted to change our lives, to start good habits, or to break bad habits, all we had to do was decide to do it. We just had to choose. I come from a family with a lot of will power. But the more I have had to wrestle with my own weaknesses, the more I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-4

In Christ, I Am...overcoming Evil Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Evil is real and powerful, but the power of God is greater. The armor of God, with illustrations.

IN CHRIST, I AM…OVERCOMING EVIL—Ephesians 6:10-20 Sometimes we are surprised at the evil in our world. A nice person, a good neighbor, goes ballistic and shoots someone. A respectable public figure has hidden sins exposed. A person we love and thought we knew shows a dark side. Evil touches so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Calling Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

God called the child Samuel into service in the Kingdom. So God calls all of us. Do we hear as he heard?

We begin a four-week message series today entitled Called. The reality is we’re all called by God. Each of us is called to salvation and to service. If God has called us to salvation, then God has also called us to service in the Kingdom. This message series will explore God’s calling in three of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Life Of Peace And Joy

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2018

Joy, Peace, Prayer, Thanksgiving

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Life of Peace and Joy July 22, 2018 Philippians 4:4-7 (p. 820) Introduction: I remember hearing my mentor Wayne Smith say more than once… “Ministry would be a whole lot easier if people weren’t involved…but it wouldn’t be as fun either.” People are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheritance Factor Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

19th in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of heaven as our inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor -- Heaven” Pt 5 (The Fatherhood of God Message 19) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Revelation 2:26-29, Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Significance Of His Kingship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2018

Psalm 2 holds a proclamation of celebration of the Lord’s eternal authority over all kings and every nation in the midst of their boasting and planning to ignore His universal Kingship.

Significance of His Kingship The Lord Has Final Authority Psalm 2 holds a truth which overrules all nations regardless of their present world-wide influence. The Bible says, “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 9, 2016

Only one of the ten lepers in today's story thought to thank the giver for his miraculous gift of healing. God calls us to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, as we thank him for every good gift from heaven above.

Luke 17:11-19 Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been late, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her prescription, pick up the children from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship: Following The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2016

The cost of being a disciple and what it means to Follow The Way of The Cross. May each of us willing follow the way of the cross.

As we continue in our series on dynamic disciples or dynamic discipleship, this month our focus has been on the cost of being a disciple. This morning we are going to consider together what it means to follow the way of the Cross. What is the way of the cross? The way of the cross is following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Christ Like

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

walk like JESUS

Walking Christ Like Illus: During a trial, in a small Missouri town, the local prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand. The witness was a proper well-dressed elderly lady, the Grandmother type, well spoken, and poised. She was sworn in, asked if she would tell the truth, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter’s 3 Precious Things

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2017

Peter spoke of three precious things in his epistles. Each of them should be precious to us too. The Savior is precious, our Faith is precious, and the Word of God is precious to us.

PETER’S 3 PRECIOUS THINGS 1 and 2 Pet. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The perfect solution 1. Benny is getting more and more worried about his wife Sharon's aggressive behavior towards him. So today he decides to see Doctor Levy. "How can I help you, Benny?" asks Doctor Levy. "What's your problem?" 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lead Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A life that impacts for Christ is involved in leading others

Lead Acts 6:1-7 The impact of Jesus on the world is limited to the impact of His followers on the world Follow Influence Connect Lead When God’s hand is on a church, there will be more: 1. Followers v.1a 2. Ministry v.1b Human needs are always spiritual. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Unified Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 3, 2016

What is the source and power of a unified church? The Bible gives us a beautiful explanation in Ephesians. All eyes focused on Jesus!

Church Membership - I love the Church of The Nazarene. Do I believe that we are the only true church? No! Do I believe that we have every doctrine interpreted with 100% accuracy as the Lord intended? No! Am I a peace with and in agreement with how the Church of The Nazarene interprets the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene