In Sermons:

A Study Of 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 1

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 6, 2026

2 Thessalonians was one of the earliest writings in the New Testament and teaches us about suffering and patiently waiting for the return of Jesus Christ.

A Study of 2 Thessalonians, Chapter One 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 NKJV Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to thank God always for you, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church That Made Jesus Sick

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 15, 2026

The church of Laodicea was nauseating to the Lord.

The Church that Made Jesus Sick Revelation 3:14–22 NKJV “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2026

The opposite of "Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the 'Children of God'" is "Cursed are the warmongers, for they shall be called the 'Children of Satan.'"

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 NKJV Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. As of the time of this writing, there are wars going on in the Middle East as well as Ukraine. There are also other conflicts and disputes going on. there are disputes going on within ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Prophecy Of The Christ: Psalm 16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2026

For the Second Sunday of Easter, Year A April 12, 2026

David's Prophecy of the Christ: Psalm 16 Psalm 16:1–11 NKJV b Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth: For The First Sunday After Easter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 9, 2026

Jesus told the disciples that the Scripture (Old Testament) testifies to the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. One of these texts comes from Job 19.

I Know that My Redeemer Liveth Job 19:23–27 NKJV “Oh, that my words were written! Oh, that they were inscribed in a book! That they were engraved on a rock With an iron pen and lead, forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reflection For Holy Saturday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2026

For Holy Saturday April 4, 2026

a Reflection for Holy Saturday Edit sermon notes Copy text Genesis 1:31-2:3 Genesis 1:31–2:3 NKJV Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Week That Changed The World: Palm Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2026

For the Palm Sunday Morning Service, March 29. 2026

The Week that Changed the World: Palm Sunday John 12:1–10 NKJV Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dry Bones: For The 5th Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2026

For the 5th Sunday in Lent, year A March 22,2026

Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1–14 NKJV The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk As A Child Of The Light: For The 4th Sunday Of Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2026

For the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A, March 15, 2026

Walk as a Child of the Light Ephesians 5:8–14 NKJV For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Woman At The Well. Part 2: For The Third Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2026

for the night service on the Third Sunday in Lent, year A March 8, 2026. A continuation from the morning sermon.

The Woman at the Well, Part 2 John 4:27–42 NKJV And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?” The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:5-42, John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Woman At The Well: For The Third Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2026

For the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A

The Woman at the Well The story of the woman at the well is one of the most compelling stories in the Bible. It shows God’s grace is given even to a lowly woman of another race. Perhaps, it is too well-known. It is easy to create simple points that will preach, but this story is a lot more complex ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Bless Them That Bless Thee: For The 2nd Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2026

for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year A March 1, 2026

I Will Bless Them that Bless Thee Genesis 12:1–4 NKJV Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where It All Went Right: An Exposition Of Romans 5:12-19

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 12, 2026

For the evening service February 22, 2026 First Sunday in Lent, Year A

Where it all Went Right Romans 5:12–19 NKJV Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—(For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where It All Went Wrong: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2026

For the morning service--First Sunday in Lent, year A Feb 22, 2026

Where it all went Wrong Genesis 2:15–17 NKJV Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt And Light: A Sermon For The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 28, 2026

For Epiphany 5 Year A February 8, 2026

Salt and Light: A Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 5:13–20 NKJV “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible