Sermons on Worldly Possessions:

Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Triumphantly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019

Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Priorities? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 4, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, how should that decision and relationship affect the priorities of my life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now I belong to Jesus, WHAT NOW? • In this series we have been examining some the implications in our life because of our relationship with Jesus. • Today we examine the area of my priorities. How should my faith and my relationship with Jesus impact my priorities? • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eventual Exposing Of False Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 22, 2019

This is part 21 of an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we contrast true, saving faith, with false faith that cannot save.

The Eventual Exposing of False Faith (John pt. 21) Text: John 6:28-68 Ok, so we’re in the Gospel of John, and we have a big chunk of text this morning, so I’m going to just get right in to it… Let’s take our Bibles, and open them up to John chapter 6 (READ TEXT). Now basically, what’s happening ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-68

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A View From The Pulpit

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aim For Perfection

Contributed by Roger Hutto on Dec 31, 2017

The church should intentionally strive for perfection - being a church where God's presence is evident and powerful. This requires a strategy of obeying God's word, uniting on the fundamental truths of our faith, and never sacrificing unity over trivial

Aim for Perfection 2 Corinthians 13:11 Well, we have another Year in the books! We're standing at the door ready to enter into a New Year. What are we going to do with it? How are we going to approach it? We've got a couple of choices: • We can focus on the past: whether it be our successes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Wise Servant Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

We recount the events and faith involved in Abraham sending his servant to get Isaac a wife. This is the 40th sermon in our Genesis series

Abraham’s Wise Servant (Genesis Pt. 40) Text: Genesis 24:1 – 33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) There’s an old saying from Scotland that says, “It takes two to make a marriage… a single daughter and an anxious mother.” The reality is, it takes one, and that’s God. Now this passage is more than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Darian Catron on Nov 6, 2020

We live in seemingly hopeless times where so much is happening - pandemic, riots, protests, fires, and a nation divided. "Is there any hope" for the future? When will it ever end? In this sermon we will discover that Christ is our hope even when all hope is gone.

SERMON TITLE- Hope for the hopeless INTRODUCTION: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. It sank immediately. The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. Every effort was made to rescue the crew, but it ultimately failed. Near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Titus 2:11-14, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

July 25, 2020 Last week we identified LOVE as the core of the fruit in a Victorious Christian Life. Today we will examine JOY. • Psalm 33:1-4 - Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Testing, Testing, 123

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 21, 2020

Nations and individuals go through tests throughout life, and these tests are often given by the Lord Himself. In this sermon we look at this, and we discuss how we might learn the lessons required in order to "pass the test"

Testing, Testing, 123 Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Once again; I want to thank you all for the privilege of sharing God’s Word with you this morning. I’m grateful for the opportunity. Let’s go ahead and open with a word of prayer. (PRAYER) I’m taking some graduate courses over at Northwestern right now, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confidence In What We Hope For!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 30, 2022

Do you know what faith is and do you have the kind of faith that moves mighty mountains? The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 11 to help us define faith and through the testimonies of the ancients learn how to live in a manner that pleases our Lord!

Confidence in What we Hope For Hebrews 11:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Faith” is one of those words that is often misunderstood, amongst God’s own people and even worse amongst unbelievers! For example, some Christians believe faith is a blind leap into the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Hunger And Thirst

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2022

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they will be filled. So why aren't more believers drawing nearer and becoming more like Jesus?

Hungry and Thirsty Matthew 5:6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before I get to today’s passage let me first tell you what I did last Sunday afternoon. One of my most enjoyable family activities is to make home-made pizza. How I love getting out the frying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 18, 2019

1 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-I—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Father’s Day...So What? As of June 14, 2019 the ‘National Retail Federation’ says 76% of people plan to celebrate Father's Day. Compare that to 84% on mother's day. We also spend more on mom. $25 billion dollars compared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Mindset Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2019

Romans 8:5-8

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - What Mindset Do We Have? May 8, 2022 (Mother's day) Romans 8:5-8 Introduction: I did a survey with some folks I really trust with only one question. Ready…“Who controls your thinking?” And over and over again I got back this answer…“I do…but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Traffic Report On The Two Roads

Contributed by William H. Duke on Aug 11, 2016

Two roads, two gates, two destinies.. Wide and narrow roads leading to gate of destruction or gate of perfection.

God’s Traffic Report on the Two Roads Matthew 7: 13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist