Sermons on 1st Rate Materials:

After The Giant Falls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Song Of A King". What do you do after a great victory?

Series: The Songs Of A King [#1] AFTER THE GIANT FALLS Psalm 9:1-20 Introduction: This morning, I want to retell a story to you that most likely even the youngest of children in here know. When David was around 15 years old, his father Jesse sent him with some food to take to his 3 oldest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Mountains Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". Christians, you can move mountains. Here's how.

Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#1] MOVING MOUNTAINS Matthew 17:20 Introduction: We recently got new cellphones. It was time, Karen’s flip phone had finally died. We signed a new contract with Sprint in West Virginia while visiting Tyler and everything seemed perfect; until I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Are You Real?". How do you know that your faith is genuine?

Series: Are You Real? [#1] A REAL CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: It is not unusual to hear the word “real” when someone is trying to convince you that what they have is genuine. Coca-Cola is the Real Thing, Dove soap has Real Beauty, etc… I have heard the statement more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Start Of It All Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 12, 2009

1st in sermon series through Genesis. Looks at our Creator God and His significance in our lives.

THE START OF IT ALL For the next couple of months, with a few interruptions, I intend to preach through the book of Genesis. Genesis is a great book, in the greatest and best-selling book ever written. In Genesis you are first introduced to God. In Genesis you have the beginning of creation. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Example Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 3 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#13] A GOOD EXAMPLE 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction: Growing up, I heard from my parents often that I needed to be a good example for my brother. This morning, I want you to think about “role models”. We live in a World where people are looking for “role models”. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Going To Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 15, 2011

To examine the flow rate of the Living Water Jesus has given us in our lives.

What are we going to do with Jesus? Nov 13, 2011 John 7:25-52 Intro: What are we going to do with Jesus? There are lots of possibilities, as we’ll see in our Scripture this morning, but ultimately it is going to come down to you and I, deciding what we are going to do with Jesus and then ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Against Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024

The divorce rate among Christians should be nearly zero instead of being equal to the unbelievers.

Mal 2:14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. Mal 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-16, Hosea 2:6-7, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Learning Curve

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 11, 2023

The learning curve is defined as the rate of a person’s progress in gaining experience or new skills.

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, a British business magnate once remarked: “My mother always taught me never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 4:9, Titus 2:1

Devote

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires a partnership in which a devoted church equips and supports devoted parents

How many of you have been watching the Olympics the last couple of weeks? I know that Mary and I have certainly watched quite a bit of the coverage. I’ve always loved the Summer Olympics and most of the events that are included although I’ll admit that there are a few events like synchronized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4-7, Psalm 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shadows, Souls And Where They Go Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 28, 2005

1st of 5 messages leading up to Resurrection Sunday. This message is on the Rich Man and Lazarous and focuses on what we know about Hades.

Shadows, Souls, and Where They Go It’s clear that people struggle with death Some are afraid. Some are fatalistic. Some are in denial. Some are just way out there… Looking for some way – any way – out of death and denial of the fact that there is an end to this material universe. Recently I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Surviving Worry Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 14, 2004

1st in a 6 part series on surviving stress, taking from Psalm 23 and various N.T. references.

SURVIVING WORRY PSALM 23:1 & MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (“Alien Song” video clip - 0:43 - clip can be acquired from http://www.navone.org/HTML/Index.htm - used with permission.) Have you ever felt like that? I mean, you think you’re okay, or maybe like our little alien, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian Church