Sermons on 5 Miles To Nowhere:

Naaman (2 Kings 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2025

Do we demand certain rituals or a simple word from God? Let's look at 2 Kings 5.

Do we see God in simplicity or do we demand complicated rituals? Do we misuse church funds or are we scrupulously honest? Let’s look at 2 Kings 5. What happened when a Syrian army commander had a skin disease and wanted to be healed? Did Elisha perform a lot of mumbo jumbo, or give a simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Habits #5: Godliness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2025

Godliness. Any light that we shine into this dark world is not our own. It is a reflection of the Son. That is a good working definition of godliness - shining the light of God’s love into a dark world.

HOLY HABIT #5   GODLINESS Introduction The moon tonight (July 20, 2025) is at the phase known as Waning Crescent. Only 21.3% of the moon is visible. The last full moon was July 10th. During this phase, over the next five days, the moon will be virtually invisible to the naked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 1:1-5 Series

Contributed by Jake Andrews on Jul 29, 2025

When John begins his Gospel, he doesn’t waste any time getting to the truth.Before he tells us what Jesus did,
Before he shows us where Jesus went,
Before he records a single miracle or message—
He tells us who Jesus is. Because you’ll never understand what Jesus did until you know who Jesus is.

John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Work Or Vocation Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

You don’t have the power to be successful until you make a life-choice to excel in all things.

Yesterday: My work is determined by past decisions. Tomorrow: My future goals give me energy. Today counts: I can change the ordinary into the extraordinary. “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sonship Names Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

The first time Jesus is called Son: “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’”

The Four Main Uses of Son “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-18, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 5:6-14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Aug 6, 2025

Revelation 5:6-14

Revelation 5:6-14 6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Jesus, the Lamb of God who came to take away ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Weakness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Six decisions to change everything.

“Jesus fasted … for forty days and forty night, fasted … became very hungry … the devil … if you are the Son of God … stones become bread … Jesus told him … “No … people do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1-11, NLT). A. HUNGER IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Church (Acts 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2025

Does the church stop because of persecution? Let's look at Acts 5.

How important is truthfulness in the church? How unstoppable is the church? Let’s look at Acts 5. After witnessing the generosity of Barnabas and others, did Ananias and Sapphira desire the same respect? Though they were completely free to dispose of any profit as they wished, did this couple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5:17–20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

NASB

The Disciple’s Convictions – Christ and the Law Focus: Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law; surpassing Pharisaic righteousness Why this section: A hinge that protects from legalism and sets the stage for heart-level obedience. For those accustomed to regulations, it clarifies the difference between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Vineyard

Matthew 5: 21-30

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

The Disciple’s Integrity – Heart over Habit Focus: First two contrasts—anger (murder of the heart) and lust (adultery of the heart) Why this section: These two sins erode unit cohesion and personal holiness. By isolating them, the group can address explosive tempers and sexual temptation with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Vineyard

The Overcomer; 5 Tools Of The Overcomer

Contributed by Ikenna Uleanya on Aug 23, 2025

JESUS has overcome and has handed us victory. 5 tools to establish your victory

The Overcomer; 5 Tools of The Overcomer. Text: 1 John 4:4 'Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ' It is written, You have overcome. In the name of JESUS, concerning you, The LORD today will turn every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37

Feast Of Trumpets (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

Do you ever contemplate your position with God?

So, I really had to dig to glean the significance of this passage, to learn what Feast of Trumpets is about. Once again, I was reminded of the width and depth of God’s word. I began in Numbers chapter 29. Numbers 29:1–3 “‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25, Exodus 12:1-2

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Wayyy back on January 12th, we embarked on a 13 week series, on the Miracles of Jesus.

So here we are, on part 5 of the Miracles of Jesus. Before we get there, allow me to conduct a brief recap, just to remind myself where we are, and how we got here, in this series! The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist