Sermons on Wrestle:

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Let us never reduce God to our image, and our puny righteousness. We never will if we obey the words of Peter, and grow in the knowledge of God. This is the way to the mature, abundant, and powerful Christian life.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

The War On Us

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 26, 2021

The World has a focus on I. But as popular as the I culture is today it was not always so. It all begun with "US". It is "US" who created and sustained the world. Togetherness. But there is a war on this concept.

SCRIPTURE READING Ps. 139:1-24 The scripture says that in the beginning there was God. The bible says quite clearly, in Gen. 1:1 In the beginning God…. From the beginning there was the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit- United and Supreme. Together they composed the entity we call- God. In the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, John 17:21, John 1:14, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:6-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

What Is Spiritual Warfare? Keys To Victory On The Worldwide Battlefield

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith.

Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith. If I were trying to compare our situation right now in this country to the Lord of the Rings, there is one battle that comes to mind, the battle of Osgiliath. Faramir ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Ten Commandments Of Marriage

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2019

This is a rewrite of the classic sermon of the same title by John Hamby, on 10 rules for making your marriage a better marriage. An excellent and applicable message.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF MARRIAGE Eph. 5:25-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Adam & Eve had the ideal marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about how good his mother could cook! 2. Son: “Dad, I’ve heard that in some parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witness: Prepares #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The inspiration of the writers of scripture, and the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in determining the canon of scripture, the ongoing impact of the scriptures in our lives and in the Christian mission give us complete confidence in the authority and reliability of the Bible.

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

Paul's letter to the Thessalonians shows that a mighty church adoids lust, adopts love, and applauds labor.

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/23/2015 A pilot was flying over the South Pacific when he noticed smoke coming from one of the many deserted islands below. The pilot flew closer and, sure enough, there was a man there with a great huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014

Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Future And A Hope

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014

In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Resureduction

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 6, 2016

Two point sermon to show how unbelieving leadership in the church fails to live up to the gospel call and the results of believing that He is Risen!

A Sermon on ResuReduction My text for today is from 1 Cor 15:14 “…if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.” Text Illustration: HE'S NO LONGER IN THE GRAVE. In 1887, twenty two years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Bent

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 15, 2017

God loves in the manger, on the cross He saves you.

Title: Bent Date: 12/17/17 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 139. 13-14 CT: In the manger God loves you, through the cross He saves you. [Screen 1] While working as a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel was assigned to report on the struggles of an impoverished, inner-city family during the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Part 1 - On The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020

A call to worship begins with a return to understanding that we worship a holy God. The realization of God’s character and holiness reveals our true self. His majesty is life-changing and gives meaning to our life, despite our shame.

6 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:8, Psalm 99:5

Denomination: Brethren

The Battle Is The Lord’s

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2020

We look at how a man was able to connect with God in such a way that his battle became God's battle. We need that kind of help now as we battle with Coronavirus. “The Battle is the Lord’s!”

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S 2 Chron. 20:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Thank you for tuning in. God loves you and has a special plan for your life! Let’s listen to a passage of the Bible that speaks to us in the midst of our Coronavirus crisis: B. TEXT 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious In God's Sight

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much God loves you?

Sometimes when I’m wrestling to figure out what is on God’s heart for me to preach on, I’ll take a pictorial directory of our church family, look at the pictures one by one and pray, “Lord, what is on your heart for this person, for that family?” I did just that this week, thinking about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7