Sermons on 4th Commandment:

Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2007

Nothing can destroy God’s people, Israel--Not killing all male babies, or burning their cities, not gas chambers, and not a nuke from Iran. Israel’s FAVOUR, their FAILURE, and their FUTURE. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HiddenTreasure.html There are ten “Kingdom Parables”, and according to vv. 1-2 they were given by the seaside [Galilee]. V. 36 says Jesus sent the multitude away after delivering four of them, and then entered into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Introduction to John's gospel

In the Beginning How I first read John’s gospel Right after reading Matt, Mark, Luke - I noticed lots of repetition in the first three (synoptic) John was new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Synoptics events occur mostly in Galilee, John’s are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 19, 2014

Christ Jesus suffered to save us, died to save us for his time came but the 43 parables he taught us were left and still remain, hopefully, in them, we are reminded to be always ready for our time.

A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 19, 2014) EASTER SUNDAY (APRIL 20, 2014) “My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready” (St. John 7:6, King James Version [Jesus reproveth his kinsmen]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

Denomination: Friends

What Jesus Meant By The "Church" (Part 16) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

What Jesus really “Meant” by Building the Church

Gentle Saints of God, This will be the last part of our brief series on What Jesus really meant. We want to consider if in fact Jesus came to start a new religion or did He build His church What did He mean when He said “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

On our journey through life nothing can compare with the impact made by our mothers. Their words, for good or for bad, are never fully forgotten, & the memory of their presence lasts a lifetime.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (UPDATED - 2025) GODLY MOTHERS TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; Proverbs 24:3-4, 31:10-29 A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Proverbs 31:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting In The Game Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2012

Are you sitting the bench, or are you on the floor playing for your master? (Features videos of Jeremy Lin and his faith). Consider the common Bible and Basketball themes in this sermon.

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUViw41Q7Hs&feature=related (We used the first 2:17 minutes of this online video. It’s a series of highlights of Jeremy Lin’s powerful game-winning performance against the New Jersey Nets February 4th, 2012) What you just observed is called Lin-sanity. Jeremy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Keeping our Faith in the face of emotional turmoil

Job 23:10-14; Psalm 22:1-5; Hebrews 4:12-16 Introduction When I hear the words of the scriptures in today’s passages, I am reminded of the deep feelings of grief and sorrow that Job and David experienced. Job, the perfect man, as the Bible says, was feeling abandoned by God. David felt as if God ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunday

Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 15, 2017

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ

So . . . What’s So Important About Easter? Introduction: The idea that Jesus never died on the cross can be found in the coran; and to this day there is a shrine that supposedly marks His real burial place in Srinagar, Kashmir. As the 19th century dawned, Karl Bahrdt, Karl Venturini, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Socialism: Incompatible With Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 4, 2019

A Fourth of July Message and a warning to America

SOCIALISM: INCOMPATIBLE WITH FREEDOM AND LIBERTY TEXT: EPH. 6:12 INTRODUCTION: On this Sunday before the 4th of July 2019, we celebrate the 243rd year of our founding as a nation. America is called, “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” We’re the land where liberty reigns and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Relief From The Financial Squeeze

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

Learning how to manage the maze of life by managing our finances

“Relief From The Financial Squeeze” Mike Harris April 18, 1999 Intro: G.M….. We are learning how to manage the maze of our lives – in this series… Last week-- managing-sex drive…. Today—managing our finances…. None of us here today would say—finances or money is not a major part of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Established . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Savior Has Been Born!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able To Keep His Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Cavinee on May 22, 2001

Keeping your promises.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP HIS PROMISES Romans 4:18-21 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the most devastating lessons a young person learns is that people break their promises. - Children naively assume that if someone says, "I promise," they can count on it. - But this assumption takes a vicious beating. - A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Holiness