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The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013
Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?
In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more
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Palm Sunday
Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday
A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more
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Lessons From Lazarus
Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 6, 2006
There are lessons we can learn from the story of the raising of Lazarus that we may not have realized before.
During these Sundays in Lent we have spent time looking at some of the most memorable events and characters of the Bible. We have looked at Nicodemus, the woman of Samaria, and the man born blind. This week we look at one of the most familiar stories of the entire Bible, the story of the ...read more
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The Greater One Within
Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
The Work and effect of the Holy Spirit In every believer.
1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...read more
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When Hope Feels Lost - Lent Week 5 Series
Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 20, 2026
This sermon explores how God meets us in the places where hope feels lost, using Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones and the raising of Lazarus to show how God breathes life into what seems dead and calls us out of the tombs we settle into.
Come to Me: When Hope Feels Lost Ezekiel 37:1–6, 11–14 ~ John 11:17–27, 32–44 There are seasons in life when hope feels like it has slipped through our fingers. We don’t plan for those seasons. They arrive quietly, or suddenly, or slowly over time, and before we realize it, we’re standing in a ...read more
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Avoid Being Lukewarm
Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 22, 2026
Lukewarm believers are nauseating to Jesus.
Avoid Being Lukewarm Revelation 3:14-22 Rev. Brian Bill March 21-22, 2026 Many years ago, we took care of a ten-year-old boy named Kyle for a few hours while his mom had an appointment. We felt especially close to him and his brother after I did the funeral for their father, who died while saving ...read more
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The Path Of Wisdom And Discipline
Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2026
This is the 21st Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".
Series: Wisdom For Life [#21] THE PATH OF WISDOM AND DISCIPLINE Proverbs 12:1-12 Introduction: In a World that often seeks quick fixes and instant pleasures, God’s Word calls us to something different- A path of loving correction, hard work, and staying true to what’s right. You know the ...read more
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Joy Comes In The Morning
Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2026
Martyn Lloyd Jones said, “the greatest need of the hour is to have a revived and joyful Church"
“Joy Comes in the Morning” John 16:16-24 A product of the erroneous preaching of our country is a generation of Christians who have the mistaken ...read more
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Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 6 Series
Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 22, 2026
On the other side of death, the choice of your eternal residence is sealed. Jesus tells these standing before Him that they will not be with Him where He is! Will we hear this today and repent of our own sin?
John, Part 32 Series: Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 6 Passage: John 7:31-36 Welcome to Seasons; intro; thankful you have come to worship with us FOCUS: Continuing our focus on Discipleship and its personal cost to us Discipleship: the process of becoming like Jesus through ...read more
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The Unwavering Faithfulness Of God.
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2026
The establishment of David's throne forever.
THE UNWAVERING FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Psalm 89:2, Psalm 89:19-27. The Psalmist Ethan applauds the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness (cf. Psalm 89:2). PSALM 89:19a. The “holy one” is the prophet Samuel, who anointed David (cf. 1 Samuel 16:13). Thus the LORD “laid help upon one that is mighty.” ...read more
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