Sermons on Accepting:

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wants Us To Be Great Commission Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2023

And we can... 1. Because Jesus will overcome our doubts (vs. 16-18). 2. Because Jesus has all authority (vs. 18). 3. Because Jesus has many ways for us to help (vs. 18-20a). 4. Because Jesus will always be with us (vs. 20b).

Jesus Wants Us to Be Great Commission Christians The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 14, 2023 - Revised June 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Matthew 28 we will focus on the Lord's Great Commission to take the good news about Jesus Christ all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Rome Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2023

Paul’s final journey begins with his arrest in Jerusalem, defending himself and God to his accusers, and a rough voyage across tumultuous seas to Rome. Paul never gave up hope or stopped sharing his message of God’s grace and love.

Introduction Video Ill.: Acts 27-28, Paul’s Final Journey — Bible Babble — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUFROuIROqE This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his final journey to Rome as recorded in Acts. We started by joining Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1, James 4:13-14, Matthew 24:35-36, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Gives Up On Human Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 7, 2024

Three times in this passage it is stated that God gave up evil humanity to its own devices. A serious warning to our generation.

1:24 “Therefore God also gave them up …” Therefore. The wrath is coming. We deserve the wrath that is coming. Why? Well, men knew the truth of God and suppressed it. They could see His attributes, but they ignored Him. They did not glorify Him. They were not thankful to Him. They thought they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 15, 2024

Refuse to blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23, Exodus 6:1-13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"he Is Risen!" Now What?

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 18, 2024

He is Risen, but we ask, “What now?” What does it mean for us and how does it impact our lives today? Is it just to be an awesome historical event and left there? The answer is no.

HE IS RISEN! (He is Risen indeed!) That is the shouted declaration of triumph and its reaffirming response. The fact that Christ is risen is the pinnacle of our Christian faith. Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. The Apostle Paul stated; “For what I received I passed on to you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Not Only Stated It…he Did It! (Easter Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2024

In the year 1770, the British were sent to Boston.

A silversmith named Paul Revere, and a friend of his named William Dawes, found out about a mission the British troops had, to steal the guns and gun powder from the Americans living in Lexington and Concord. They decided to act quickly. We are told by some historians that at 10:00 at night, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of God's Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2024

The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. Has always been God's plan (vs. 1-5). 2. Has always involved preaching (vs. 2-4; 7-8). 3. Will always accomplish God's purposes (vs. 8-11). 4. Includes precious gifts (vs. 6, 12-13).

The Greatness of God's Gospel Ephesians 3:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today in Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul talks about the greatness of the "gospel." That's simply the "good news" about Jesus Christ. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Of Pains (Persecution & Preaching) - Mark 13:9-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Jesus shows us how every time you are mistreated, it is a golden opportunity … if you read the situation through the lenses of spiritual insight.

Mark 13:9 "You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.11 Whenever you are arrested and brought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13, Luke 21:12-18

Discipleship Is A Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2021

God providentially works through people in process to accomplish His purposes.

Caleb Greggsen pastors an English-speaking church in Central Asia. Recently, he wrote an intriguing article called Friendship: The Foundation of Paul’s Global Ministry in which he wrote: “One of Paul’s most consistent values may surprise us: friendship…consider how in nearly every letter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Let your imagination wander. When Mary and Joseph finally had things settled in their mind, the two would have talked endlessly about the angel’s words.The two would have compared notes all the way along their journey to Bethlehem some six months later.

If you want to get in the mood for Christmas, Texas Monthly says you have a lot of choices in Texas. Six hours from here over in Amarillo, there’s the Christmas in the Gardens featuring 300,000 lights strung throughout their Botanical Gardens. Down in College Station, you see Santa, go for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The World, The Test & The Testimony Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 17, 2021

How are we to relate to the world around us? How will the world relate to us? All of these are critical truths Jesus wants His disciples to understand.

I was listening to radio one afternoon recently when I heard story of a young woman in Albania who had come to faith in Christ and was a joyful, radiant Christian, witnessing to her friends about what she had found in Jesus. Then I listened with great sadness & shock to hear that this vibrant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

What Matters Most In The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2021

What matters most in Christian life? 1. Remembering that Jesus is our Judge (vs. 10-12). 2. Walking in the love of God (vs. 13-15, 20-21). 3. Pursuing God's priorities (vs. 16-19). 4. Seeing the importance of faith (vs. 22-23).

What Matters Most in the Christian Life? The Book of Romans Romans 14:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 26, 2021) (Revised Mar. 23, 2023 to add Scriptures on the Judgment Seat of Christ) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marked a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Nailed It This Christmas And New Year

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Nov 27, 2021

Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? To nail it means to get something perfect. Christmas is the embodiment of this perfect love that made possible Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection, else we would still be in our sins. All feel it even the Grumps

Have you Nailed it this Christmas and New Year? Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? We cannot nail a crocked nail into wood. A crooked nail is of no use. To nail it means to get something perfect. My elder daughter was born on Christmas day, a perfect Christmas gift for me and my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:32, Acts 10:43, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 119:41-48, John 15:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

God Vs. Pharaoh, Round 1 (Exodus 5:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 30, 2021

Pharaoh seemingly wins round 1. And Moses challenges God about this, and calls on Him to fix that.

This morning, we find ourselves working in Exodus 5. Before we jump in, I just want to help you in two different ways. First, one of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself in the shoes of people involved in the story. And I assume you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23