Sermons on Actuality:

The Party Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe reaction to Lazarus rising from the dead.

The party John 11: 47- 57 I heard an interesting story last week. Apparently this pastor had just finished his message, said the closing prayer and went to the door to greet everyone and thank them for coming and of course to hear what they had to say ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus appearance before Pilate

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020

A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

22) Lead Us Not Into Temptation! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the example of The Lords Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray through all the tests, trials and temptations of life.

22) LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 6:13 RECAP Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). In our previous lessons, we have already looked to some of the things We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Refuse To Fade Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 8, 2020

In this message we will learn how to finish strong by looking at the failure of King Solomon to do so.

Refuse To Fade Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 8, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

There Is Only Him! Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the 10 Commandments series.

Ten Commandments Series #1: There is only Him Exodus 20:1-3 Introduction: *Illustration- Ted Turner, never shy about making his thoughts public, has proposed that we do away with the ten commandments. On second thought, that isn’t quite right. He actually suggested a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Got Wine? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 14, 2002 -- Sermon 2 in a series on the Gospel of John. The purpose of the miracle of changing water to wine is to dramatize the glory of Christ, and how the glory of Christ has the power to transform. Jesus changed the water into wine. Jesus can

GOT WINE? THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST April 14, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor John 2:1-11 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of Justification Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002

how God revealed to the world that it was forgiven trhough the resurrection of Christ

The Revelation of Justification Romans 4: Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Chez Dieu Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Building God’s church

Chez Dieu – Eph. 2:19-22 Steve Simala Grant – Sept. 2, 2001 Intro: You’ve likely heard about the man who walked past three brick layers at work. He stopped and asked the first one, “what are you doing?” “Laying bricks,” was the dejected, grumbling reply. He asked the second one the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist