Sermons on Wisdom From Above:

Anger Management Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Anger can be a good thing and serve good purposes. It is a God-given emotion. However, it has a destructive side to it that can hurt people and hinder your relationship with God. Jesus gives the grace to deal with it!

Anger Management Matthew 5:21-26 21 "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Texting Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 26, 2015

The message Jesus committed to his disciples never changes, though the method of communication must always be subject to change.

The world's first text message was sent from a computer to a cellphone by British engineer, Neil Papworth. As reported by CTV News, Papworth sent the text message to his boss on December 03, 1992. It read: "Merry Christmas" and this single text message revolutionized the way we communicate. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

King Saul has been consumed by jealousy over David’s popularity. This jealousy turned to hatred fueling his desire to kill David. Jonathan had to choose loyalty to his Father, or his best friend David.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “A House Divided” In the darkest hours of the Civil War President Abraham Lincoln quoted Jesus when he said: “A house divided cannot stand.” This morning we are returning to our series of messages ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nature Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

If the gospel is good news why doesn’t everyone respond with joy? Jesus says he tells parables to filter out those who can't understand.

Do you see what I see? When you look at this picture, I wonder what you see? A young lady in silhouette, or a cartoon man playing the saxophone? There’s only one picture, but people see different things. By the end of Mark 3, the disciples must be wondering the same thing about Jesus. How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Mar 19, 2015

Praying continuously doesn't mean you're head is bowed and your eyes are closed 24x7. All it means is that you're constantly willing to listen to God's voice in your life!

Last week we started our new series on Spiritual Lifehacks. I gave an example of a physical lifehack showing how to make external phone speakers out of a toilet paper tube and two plastic cups. This week I want to share something a little different. How many of you like to listen to music when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finish Strong! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2016

God comes to encourage Sarah to finish strong her journey of faith and not to give up on the promise that she would have a son.

What mistake do you suppose most runners make when they race long distances for the first time? Yeah, they start too fast. They’ll zip around the first corner of the track, but halfway down the backside they start to fade. At first the coaches will yell: “Pace yourself!” Then when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Benefit Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 21, 2018

Why do I need salvation? What do I receive through salvation? These are valid questions that need to be answered. One should understand the benefit of the Gospel.

The Benefit of the Gospel Ephesians 1: 13-14 Last week we began a series entitled: A Gospel Centered Life. As I began to prepare this series I realized if one is to live a Gospel centered life, one must first understand and embrace the Gospel. We looked at the foundational principles of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Became Life Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 29, 2016

God's Plan, The Incarnation, Life & Light

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - God’s Word Became Life John 1:1-5 (p. 739) December 4, 2016 Introduction: I have a picture that hangs in my office that was given to me by a wonderful Christian woman after her husband’s funeral. It is an amazing piece of art ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secure Your Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 21, 2017

In order to be happy, we must secure healthy self-esteem.

Secure Your Self-Esteem The Habits of Happiness Part 4 Ephesians 5:1-7 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this word are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Dwight Mcconnell on Feb 25, 2017

As believers we must learn to rejoice even while going through, trusting the Word that the fire is meant to refine you.

Here we find a particular passage of scripture that we all have at some point heard the story of the 3 hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Again I like to reiterate that the stories of the bible are real & true not just fairytales. In this particular passage what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Perfect Father Series

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017

This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

OUR PERFECT FATHER God Is the Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 1 of 7 Matthew 6:9 If somebody were to ask you "What do you need most these days?" I wonder what you'd say. Some of you might say, I need more money, I need more time, I need….. We're going to start a new series today called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Confidence In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

We live in an age when most are not receptive to the Gospel. Many believers lack confidence in their ability to share their faith. How do we gain confidence to be an effective disciple and witness? The answer is in Christ alone.

The Confidence in Discipleship John 15:7-11 If you have been with us for the past few weeks considering discipleship, you have realized following the Lord is not for the faint of heart or uncommitted. The Lord has spoken about denying ourselves, bearing our cross, and following Him. He spoke of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016

This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Stew, The Smell Will Tell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2017

STEW, CONTINUAL STATE OF SUPPRESSED AGITATION and WORRY. Many people in our churches are not thankful as they are too busy stewing? A skunk may claim to be a cat, but the smell will tell.

STEW: THE SMELL WILL TELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Listening?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Effective listening involves more than just our ears, When we hear the Word of God, Through a Sermon, Lesson, Reading Scripture, We have to listen with every part of our being

Did you know that in the average lifetime (80 yrs.) • A person will listen to roughly 3,400 Sunday morning sermons • Saved at 15 till the time they are 80 – 65 years of Sermons • And of those 3400 Sermons they would hear a variety of subjects • Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian Church