Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:14-24:

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 3, 2021

What does the Bible have to say about divorce? Are there circumstances in which divorce is permissible? What counsel does Scripture give Christians regarding divorce? The answer to these questions are in the Bible.

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 2) Matthew 5: 31-32 Today, I would like to finish up our study of the portion of the Sermon on the Mount where our Lord dealt with divorce. As I mentioned last time, it is not my intention to single out or condemn any who have faced divorce. I am aware of the pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2021

Satan’s lie is that you do not have to pay for your sins. The lie is that there’s no judgment. That’s the lie that Satan wants the whole world to believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We continue today in our series “Beginnings.” This series has led us through many different beginnings already, including the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:1, Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15, Romans 5:19, Genesis 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Train Your Conscience - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The Lord warns us that our eyes should be trained to be pure. Many are struggling with the sins of the eyes, because while there is much restriction as to what one can do with their hands and legs, there is no restraint set as to what one can do with their eyes.

Train your conscience - Part 2 In the past few chapters, we have delved deep into the subject of our conscience. To summarize briefly, we understand that our conscience is placed inside of us by God Himself, it is God’s gift to us, which serves as our internal audit to help us be aware of what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27, Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Other

1 Kings 17:2-16

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Excuses And Abilities (October 2, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 27, 2022

Have any of us ever tried to create a legitimate alibi for any of our illegitimate behavior? Have any of us ever made a valid excuse for our sins of omission?

EXCUSES and ABILITIES Text: Exodus 4:10 -12 Exodus 4:10-12 But Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor even now that you have spoken to your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue." (11) Then the LORD said to him, "Who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022

We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount # 2 Let There Be Light!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

In Genesis 1:3, God said, “…Let there be light: and there was light.”

From the beginning of time, God wanted light to exist. He said, “…let there be light” and the Bible says, “…and there was light”. In Gen. 1:3, the Lord is talking about the light of the sun that separates the days from the nights. But this is not the only place in the Bible where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 26, 2022

As we continue through the end of Ephesians 4, we have learned from Paul several transitions in the life of the believer that should be observed as a result of the work of Christ in their life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/129300 Introduction As we continue through the end of Ephesians 4, we have learned from Paul several transitions in the life of the believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible And Jesus Pt 2 Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2022

Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading!

The Bible and Jesus - Pt 2 Leadership! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible we need to observe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 11:14, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - 1 And 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian leadership is different from other forms of leadership because it is focused on God's longer term goal over the immediate task at hand.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

Does the Holy Spirit still speak? Absolutely. He speaks to us through his whispers, his witnesses, and his Word. And he may speak to you in other ways too, if you’re listening. “The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them” (Romans 8:14).

The Spirit-filled Life (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/28/2017 If you’re like me, you may have grown up in a church that rarely if ever talked about the Holy Spirit. I don’t recall my pastor ever explaining who the Holy Spirit is or preaching sermons about Him. We ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, 1 Kings 19:11-12, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Unique Things About Jesus #2 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus really was different. Let's discover some of those ways in which He was different.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #2 UNIQUE THINGS ABOUT JESUS (Mark 1:14-45) Parallel Passages: Matthew 4:13-22; 8:14-17; Luke 4:14-5:16 “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways.” Do you know what that means? God through Isaiah is saying: “Do you understand that I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-45

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Glorified Bodies (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2024

In the last few weeks I have talked to you about some very exciting things that will take place for us Christians in the future.

• In the first sermon I talked to you about THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. • In the second sermon I talked to you about the SECOND COMING In this sermon I want us to return back to the rapture of the church and I want to talk to you about something that is just as exciting as the RAPTURE OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Philippians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist