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The Field (Week 2): Cultivating The Heart Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 4, 2026

Christ entered our field, bore our thorns, and by His Spirit makes barren hearts fruitful again.

I. Introduction Last week we began a new journey together called "The Field." We walked alongside Solomon (Proverbs 24:30-34) as he walked past the neglected field of the sluggard. The weeds had overtaken it. The stone wall had collapsed. There were thorns. The vineyard had been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Field: Created To Cultivate Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 28, 2026

We were made to thrive!

THE FIELD Part 1: Created to Cultivate Proverbs 24:27, 30–34; Genesis 1–2 ? Introduction This summer has been a little different for me. During the school year, I simply don’t have the time to do much work around our yard. Between teaching, grading papers, preparing lessons, pastoring, sermon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27, Proverbs 24:30-34, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created To Cultivate Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2026

God created humanity not to passively drift through life, but to actively cultivate and bring order to the specific fields—our relationships, callings, and souls—that He has entrusted to our care.

The Field Part One: Created to Cultivate Proverbs 24:27, 30–34; Genesis 1–2 Introduction: Proverbs 24 begins with an observation. "I went past the field of a sluggard..." Solomon does not begin with a palace. He does not begin with a temple. He begins with a field. Because fields ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Measuring Tape

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 21, 2026

Measurements matter.

Text: Mark 4:24 (NIV) "Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more." Supporting Text: 1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV) "But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24, 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace To Finish

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 13, 2026

God finishes what he starts.

Introduction In the city of Florence, there sat a massive block of marble. It had been quarried and transported at great expense. An artist commissioned to form it into an image of a saint began working on it, but soon abandoned the project. Another sculptor attempted the same and gave up as well. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Secret Obedience

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2026

God often prepares public blessing through private obedience.

Primary Text: John 2:1-11 (NIV 2011) Supporting Texts: * Matthew 6:1-18 * Colossians 3:23-24 * Hebrews 11:8 * 1 Samuel 16:7 Introduction We live in a world that rewards visibility. If someone gives, they post it. If someone serves, they photograph it. If someone helps, they announce ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Matthew 6:1-18, Colossians 3:23-24, Hebrews 11:8, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Text Has More Than One Voice

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 27, 2026

Biblical ambiguity is often an intentional literary and theological feature that invites readers into deeper reflection, humility, curiosity, and spiritual participation, while comparing translations can help reveal layers of meaning that might otherwise be overlooked.

Ambiguity, Mystery, and the Richness of Scripture Good evening everyone. Tonight I want to explore something that many Christians never think about when reading the Bible: the literary use of ambiguity. Usually, when we hear the word “ambiguity,” we think of confusion or uncertainty. But in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:7, Philippians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting The Risen Christ In Matthew (Week 2) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 20, 2026

The risen Jesus commissions imperfect disciples to make disciples of all nations through the authority of His divine name, while promising His continual presence with His people until the end of the age.

WEEK 2 — Matthew 28:17–20 Theme: Doubt, Authority, Discipleship, and the Presence of Christ BIG IDEA OF WEEK 2 The risen Jesus commissions imperfect disciples to make disciples of all nations on the basis of His absolute authority and with the promise of His continual presence. PRIMARY TEXT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Getting Into Your Boat

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 16, 2026

When Jesus gets into the ordinary “boats” of our lives, He leads us from empty striving into deeper faith, transforming our failures into opportunities for grace, purpose, and discipleship.

Jesus Getting Into Your Boat Text: Luke 5:1-11 (CSB) There is something deeply personal about this story in Luke 5. Jesus is surrounded by crowds pressing in to hear the Word of God, and out of all the boats on the shoreline, He steps into Simon Peter’s boat. He does not ask permission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 13, 2026

Humanity, like the grieving dwarves beside Snow White’s glass coffin, longs for someone to overcome death, and the gospel declares that Jesus Christ is the true King who has conquered the grave and will awaken the dead by His victorious voice.

THE LAST ENEMY Text: Job 14:10, 12, 14 INTRODUCTION: THE GIRL IN THE GLASS COFFIN (~5 minutes) There’s an old story, passed down through generations—Snow White. A young girl, full of life and beauty, becomes the target of a jealous heart. A curse is set in motion. And though she escapes it ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Jesus With You On Your Journey

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 13, 2026

This is a short devotional I gave to the students at the Junior High where I work in our final Youth for Christ meeting of the year.

Taking Jesus With You on Your Journey A 10-Minute Lesson from Luke 2 Opening Illustration Tomorrow, when you leave here, summer officially begins for many of you. There will be trips, vacations, camps, late nights, jobs, sports, friends, and a lot fewer routines. And honestly, summer can go one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Axe Head Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 13, 2026

A church or believer may continue swinging the handle of religious activity long after losing the power of the Holy Spirit, but God is able to restore what has been lost when we honestly return to Him in repentance and faith.

The Lost Axe Head II Kings 6:1–7 Introduction There are some things you can lose and keep going for a while before anybody notices. You can lose energy and still smile. You can lose focus and still perform. You can lose passion and still maintain routine. But there is one thing the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting The Risen Christ In Matthew (Week 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 13, 2026

In Matthew 28:16–17, the risen Jesus gathers imperfect disciples in Galilee, the very place where His ministry began and where the nations were already in view, and receives worship that reveals Him as “God with us,” worthy of the honor belonging to God alone.

Bible Study Series: “Meeting the Risen Christ” A Slow Walk Through Matthew 28:16–20 WEEK 1 — Matthew 28:16–17 Theme: The Eleven, Galilee, and Worship PRIMARY TEXT (CSB) “The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mama Said Knock You Out

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 9, 2026

This sermon presents mothers as the tender strength of God in the world.

Opening Illustration – “Mama Said Knock You Out” In the early 1990s, LL Cool J was told his career was fading. Critics thought he was finished. The popularization of gangster rap had left Cool J’s style on the back burner. He worried that his career was over as he was openly attacked by other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20, Isaiah 66:13, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:42-43, John 19:25-27, Galatians 4:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Hold On… God Isn’t Finished Yet!”

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 2, 2026

God’s seeming delay is actually His patient mercy, giving us time to grow, repent, and trust Him while He works across generations to fulfill His purposes.

OPENING – GENERATIONS & A SONG Scrolling through Facebook reels recently, I had one of those moments… you know, the kind that sneaks up on you. There is a trend of Gen Xers making reels about the things that pertain to our generation. The music, the food, the toys… I’m at the tail end of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal