Sermons on Acceptence:

Know The Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2016

1) The Confidence that Faith Furnishes (1 John 5:13), 2) The Prayer that Faith Enables (1 John 5:14-17), 3) The Understanding that Faith Grants (1 John 5:18-21)

Life in this fallen world is filled with uncertainty, with few guarantees and little that can be depended on. Jobs vanish as companies downsize and outsource. The volatility of the stock market, the fluctuations of the economy, and increasing taxes create further uncertainty. Relationships come and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Other

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020

1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And His Bride

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 45: 1 – 17

Psalm 45: 1 – 17 The Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Emotionally Unfaithful

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 1: 1 – 11

Hosea 1: 1 – 11 Emotionally Unfaithful 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about the reasons why envy is so destructive and also about 3 things we can do to put out the flames of envy in our lives (stop comparing, start enjoying, keep trusting) so that we can begin to live out God's kind of love.

Love Does Not Envy #LoveIs GOOD MORNING MGCC – AND - welcome to week 4 in our series ‘Love Is…’ AND LISTEN – if there ever was a series that we need to make every effort to live out when we walk out those doors, it is this one. LIKE – the truths we will discuss have the power to change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Designed Destruction-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018

4 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-IV—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Between 2 Trees The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2018

The tale of two trees starts in Creation and ends with a picture of Heaven in the end times. One tree started out looking good – it promised knowledge and the ability to be like God – but this knowledge came from experiencing evil resulted in death.

Easter Series: “Between Two Trees” Video Introduction: Good Friday Video Introduction: The Tale of Two Trees is found in the Bible we see two trees singled out in the Garden of Eden in Genesis and again in Revelation at the end of time we see one of the trees again – so in the beginning and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Last Words Of Christ From The Cross

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 9, 2020

The seven utterances of Jesus from the cross reveal God’s answer to our basic needs. The words which Jesus uttered on the Cross are worthy of special consideration because of who uttered them, where they were uttered, why they were spoken, and what they mean.

Good Friday marks the crucifixion and dying of Christ. On this day, Christians around the world remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for their sins. It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day Jesus was raised from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:34, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Hope Springs Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

The hope that Jesus has to offer us is “living” or “eternal” hope. Our hope doesn’t stop at the grave because our lives don’t stop at the grave, amen?

He called me “Peter” … His “Rock.” Some “rock” I turned out to be. How many times did He try to warn us? As recently as two weeks ago, He tried to explain to us what would happen when we reached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. What He said would happen was just too horrible to believe … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Luke 24:38-39, Luke 24:44, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 2, 2018

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018 Intro We all know the story of Alladin and the magic lamp. There are many take offs of that story, such as the three sailors whose ship went down, and they made their way in a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 20: Morality And The Present Life In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2018

To be a Christian means to be united to the risen and exalted Christ. We now share in the new creation of which He is the first fruits. As Christians we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. We no longer live as we once did because the

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/6/17 Lesson 20: Morality and the Present Life in Christ (Eph. 4:25-32) Ephesians 4:25-32 (KJV) 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Thrown Under The Bus

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 23: 1 – 29

1 Samuel 23: 1 – 29 Thrown under the bus 23 Then they told David, saying, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are robbing the threshing floors.” 2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Turning Religious Reluctance-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

7 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VII—John 4:1-26+ Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! ?The new tools in Weight Watchers’ weight loss arsenal(not really) are a knife & fork with wooden handles made of the thorny part of rose bush stems! The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist