Sermons on 2016:

Why Believe The Good News Of Easter

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Our Easter joy is not always immediate. It certainly wasn't immediate for Jesus' first disciples either. Even the empty tomb and the angel's proclamation left them bewildered. It was in remembering Jesus' own words that the Spirit brought them to faith.

“Why Believe the Good News of Easter,” Luke 24:1-12, Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 Brothers and sisters, you probably know that this coming Friday is “April Fools’ Day;” a day that is always celebrated every year on the first day of April. It’s a day, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016

Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

“Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Partners In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016

Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Opened Not His Mouth Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus Did not open His mouth so that we can...

October 16, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53 Subject: By His Stripes We Are Healed – Part 3 Title: He Opened Not His Mouth Let’s begin by holding up our bibles… I believe this is God’s word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility Is The Key

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 23, 2016

A look at Jesus' story comparing the hearts of the tax collector and the pharisee.

Humility - October 23, 2016 - Luke 18:9-14 Worship. Worship. There is nothing like worshipping God. There’s nothing like being in the presence of Jesus and adoring Him. And that’s because there is nothing and no one more beautiful than our God. Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Build, Not Tear Down!

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018

Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 11, 2018

A sermon on being living sacrifices to God, transformed by the renewal of our minds.

This has been a rough week on the cultural scene in America. First, Kate Spade. Then, Anthony Bourdain. Suicide has become a major public health concern in the United States. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Guilt And Grace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012

In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

The most holy men are always the most humble men.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul considers himself the least of all people to be chosen. b. CIS: The most holy men are always the most humble men. III. Exposition a. Proofs. P.9 i. Job. ii. Isaiah. iii. Abraham. b. Properties of Humble Souls. P.10 c. Purpose in why the Most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

See Evil Clearly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013

The final showdown, Christ's return, victory

Welcome Salvation Joyfully Revelation 19-20 Introduction The Gaither singer and comedian Mark Lowry and I have at least one thing in common…he said the scariest sound of his childhood was “the sound of his father’s belt going through the loops as he took it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

In today’s society and well as in the church, you have singles who want to get into marriage and couples who want to get out of marriage. In this message, Pastor Chuck will first talk to the singles and then married folk.

Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 14, 2016 Today, all across the world, biblical marriage is in the state of being abolished and decimated. Historically, marriage was considered the union between a man and a woman for life and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

A final look at Excellence through Spiritual Gifts

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts February 21, 2016 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you fit in! We may have those issues at home . . . where and how do you fit into your family system. We have that at school — it happens at work. Really wherever you go and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Mar 7, 2016

Confession is more than admitting sin. Based on Psalm 32 we see how confession was a process by which David's relationship to God was restored.

Why Confession is Good for the Soul Psalm 32 March 6, 2016 Video’s message - Getting in agreement with God. I love the point that video makes that Jesus is the Great Physician who can fix our heart; but we need to live in agreement with what he is telling us; instead of listening and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 5, 2016

Mission, Purpose, Discipleship

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Mission Possible Matthew 28:16-20 (p. 698) April 10, 2016 Introduction: Say this with me, ready? The Mission of the church never changes!!! One more time...The Mission of the church NEVER changes!!! And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ