In Sermons:

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 20, 2026

Christianity is not improved Judaism. Jesus brings fulfillment through the covenant of grace.

## Introduction Over the past six weeks, we have been following the writer of Hebrews as he has steadily built one great argument. Every chapter has answered the same question from a different angle: Why should we hold fast to Jesus? The original readers were Jewish Christians who were growing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#5 - Do Not Stop Growing Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 13, 2026

Because our hope is anchored in God's unchanging promises, we must never stop growing in our faith.

## Introduction Over the past week, our house has become a little livelier. We brought home a new cocker spaniel puppy. He weighs all of 7.2 pounds, but somehow those 7.2 pounds contain enough energy to keep our entire house on its toes! He is constantly moving. Everything is something to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#6 - Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 13, 2026

Because Jesus is our Great High Priest, we can hold fast with confidence until the end.

## Introduction For five weeks now, the writer of Hebrews has been warning us: Do not drift. Do not harden your heart. Do not stop short. Do not stop growing. Each warning has been necessary because the original readers were facing enormous pressure. They were tired. They were discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4 - Enter His Rest Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2026

True rest is not merely physical — it's spiritual confidence and trust in Jesus.

# INTRODUCTION: DON'T STOP SHORT This morning, we are continuing our study of the book of Hebrews. We started with Hebrews 1 and we saw the author show us that Jesus is greater than anything this world can offer. He is greater than the prophets, greater than the angels, and greater than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 - Do Not Drift Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2026

Spiritual drift happens gradually, but Jesus helps us remain faithful.

# INTRODUCTION: THE DANGER OF DRIFT In the early 1800s, British explorer William Edward Parry led an expedition into the Arctic. They would travel by day, and each night check their position based on the stars. One day his team spent hours struggling north across the ice. They fought exhaustion, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3 - Do Not Harden Your Heart Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2026

Faithfulness is not merely believing that God has been faithful. Faithfulness begins with trusting God even when the future is uncertain.

# INTRODUCTION: TRUSTING GOD WITH WHAT COMES NEXT This morning, we are continuing our study of the book of Hebrews. We started with Hebrews 1 and we saw the author show us that Jesus is greater than anything this world can offer. He is greater than the prophets, greater than the angels, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - Jesus Is Greater Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2026

Jesus is greater than anything with which this world can tempt us.

# **INTRODUCTION: A MESSAGE FOR WEARY BELIEVERS** This morning, we are starting an in-depth study of the letter to the Hebrews. Hebrews was not written to people living comfortably. It was written to believers trying to remain faithful in a difficult world. These Christians were facing pressure. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Moves: Lessons From Three Women God Used (A Mother's Day Sermon)

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 8, 2026

Faith moves us to courageously obey, faithfully serve, and spiritually invest in others.

# **INTRODUCTION** This morning, we are taking a short break from our ReNEWed series because today is Mother’s Day—a day when we pause to honor and give thanks for the women who have shaped our lives. As a matter of fact, moms taught us many things on a daily basis:??Mother's Teach On A Daily ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15, Judges 21:25, Judges 5:7, Esther 4:13-16, Acts 18:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Empty Tomb

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 4, 2026

There has only ever been one empty tomb—and it changes everything.

## ** INTRODUCTION ** Video Ill.: Flannelgraph Easter by 231 Worship Because of the absence of Jesus in the tomb means the presence of Jesus in our lives. What a powerful statement on this Resurrection Sunday. Everything about our faith, about our lives, about our past, about our future is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 4:23-25, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, John 20:29, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Measures What We Never Could

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 30, 2026

We could never measure up to God’s standard, so Jesus met the standard for us and removed our sin by His grace. --- Was used for one service during Holy Week services in our county.

Props Required: A yard stick, 3-4 twelve inch rulers, tape # **INTRODUCTION: The Standard ** In 2026, we have just about every kind of technology imaginable. We are smarter, more efficient, and more productive than ever before. We have tools today that were considered science fiction when many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:4-9, Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mountain Of Decision

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 27, 2026

The same Jesus who rode down the Mount of Olives to give His life will one day stand on that same mountain to reign as King.

# **INTRODUCTION** Video Ill.: Flannel Graph Easter - Palm Sunday by 231Worship What a great way to frame Palm Sunday — Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. What looked like a celebration was actually an event filled with great expectation. The crowds that day were not just praising Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:9-13, Zechariah 14:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: The Small Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 15, 2026

Jesus can use a church with little strength if it remains faithful to Him.

# Introduction — A Church With Little Strength This morning, we move to hearing what Jesus says to the church in Philadelphia. But before we do that, let’s take a moment and briefly remember where we have been in this study. We began in Revelation chapter 1, where Jesus revealed Himself to His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis: The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 9, 2026

Appearing alive is not the same as being spiritually alive.

# Introduction As we continue through the letters to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, we remember that these words were not written simply for seven ancient churches. They were written for the church in every generation. And the question we return to each week is the same: “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 6, 2026

A church can look alive and still be drifting. In His letter to Thyatira, Jesus warns against quiet compromise and calls His people back to wholehearted allegiance. Faithfulness is not measured by activity, but by loyalty to Christ.

# Introduction As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Thyatira, let’s take just a few minutes and review where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Jesus revealed Himself to His church. We saw Him walking among the lampstands. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Psalm 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum -- The Compromised Church (Faithful Where Satan Sits) Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 23, 2026

You can live where Satan sits and still remain loyal to Christ — but you cannot compromise and remain healthy.

# INTRODUCTION — FAITHFUL WHERE SATAN SITS As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Pergamum, let’s take just a few minutes and review where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Jesus revealed Himself to His church. We saw Him walking ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ