Sermons on Your Attitude:

Called To Serve - Deacon Ordination Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Message for a Deacon Ordination Service - Why deacons?

Acts 6:1–4 (NKJV) Brother Sharber, our former pastor, a number of years ago was explaining to me the difference between the pastor and the deacon. Both are charged with doing good. Doing good for the church and doing good for the community. Whereas the pastor was paid for doing good, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Community Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Fundamentals of community are: God exists in community, humans were created to exist in community, human choices have broken community with God, and God has acted to restore broken relationships.

September 10 Created for Community Genesis 1-3 God said,  “Let Us  make man in Our image, according to Our likeness The fundamentals of community: 1. God exists in community The triune God exists in community We are created in God’s image and God exists in community 2. Humans were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Never Satisfied?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

why are humans never satisfied?

Take my words and speak through them, take our ears and hear through them, take our hearts & set them on fire with love for you. Amen. Let’s set the scene: As the Israelites left Egypt, we would expect them to be overjoyed and relieved because their prayers for deliverance were finally answered, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Matthew 20:1-15, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2021

Does tradition have any role in the Christian life?

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Mark 7:1-23 I can remember many years ago seeing Fiddler on the Roof. My mind has gotten a little foggy concerning the details, but I remember a hit song which came from it called “Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. I was about an orthodox Jewish community facing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021

Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Teshuvah - Repent - Return (A Message For The Days Of Awe From Rosh Hashanah Through Yom Kippur)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2021

We hear the word "repent" or "repentance" many times through scripture. But what does it really mean? Translated from the Hebrew word Teshuvah, we can dig deeper by understanding the root meaning of this Hebrew word.

2021.09.14 REPENT/REPENTANCE Defined. Thoughts during the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. William Akehurst HSWC TESHUVAH – REPENTANCE – RETURN At the beginning of HIS Ministry, JESUS said, “Repent for the Kingdom is at hand”. Matthew 4:17; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Dumbing Down The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 13, 2021

We need to be diligent in teaching the full Gospel.

Last week, we continued in the study of Jesus who is our Great High Priest which was introduced in Hebrews 4:14-16. Chapter 5 teaches us that Jesus is High Priest as well as King and Prophet. Psalm 110:4 is quoted to show us that Jesus belonged to a priesthood of the order of Melchizedek. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-13, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Anointing Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 26, 2022

The flow of the anointing can be seen throughout the Bible and every significant revival in church history. Simply put, if there were no anointing, there would be no revival. The anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying power of God.

Scripture Text: Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION Revival & Anointing Go Together DEFINITIONS: Websters ANOINT', v.t. [L. ungo.] To pour oil upon; to smear or rub over with oil or unctuous substances; also to spread over, as oil. To consecrate by unction or the use of oil. • Thou shalt anoint the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, James 5:14, Acts 3:1-9, 1 Kings 8:1-11, Joshua 1:1-2, Joshua 1:5, Joshua 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

From Desolation To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2022

They pierced my hands and feet.

FROM DESOLATION TO PRAISE. Psalm 22:1-31. (I). Jesus Upon the Cross. Psalm 22:1-21. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021

This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18, Malachi 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37-38, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcome - Promises Of God For Those Who Do

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2021

Life can be a struggle, but deep seated is the fact that its not the physical things that wrestle with, it is the spiritual. JESUS overcame the things of the world, both physical and spiritual. GOD’s WORD tells us of HIS Promises to those who overcome.

2021.06.13 OVERCOME William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced Ephesians 6:12; John 16:33; 1 John 4:4; 1 John 5:1-13; 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7; James 1:12; Revelation 2:10-11; Revelation 3:11-12; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 2:26; Revelation 21:6-7; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:6-7, Revelation 2:26, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:11-12, Revelation 2:10-11, James 1:12, Revelation 2:7, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 John 5:1-13, 1 John 4:4, Jude 1:24-25, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vengeance Belongs To God: An Exposition Of The 94th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2021

It is so easy to want to take revenge against those who wrong us. Should we?

Vengeance Belongs to God: An Exposition of the 94th Psalm Everyone is a victim. Everyone has been done wrong by someone. Every group of people have suffered victimhood at some time or another to one degree or another. People want vengeance for the wrongs they have suffered. Some try to avenge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021

Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28-41, Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Accountability Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2021

Some of us fast for a day in a week, so we can discipline ourselves, forfeit a meal so we can spend time meaningfully with God. It is a good idea from time to time to take a fast from our phones too. Instead we can spend time meaningfully with our families and with other people.

Accountability In Genesis 2:18 it says, “Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him." (GNT) God in His divine plan knew that it was not good for man to be alone. When God created the universe and everything in it, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:1

Denomination: Other

Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021

This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:15-27, Revelation 21:16, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ