Sermons on Advent C:

Considered Alien-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2014

1 of 2. Peter addressed his circular letter to those who were considered as aliens in the world. But why are these considered as alien? Christians are considered alien by...

CONSIDERED ALIEN-I—1Peter 1:1-2 ALIEN ENOUGH? Attention: In 1947, someone found some unidentifiable ‘wreckage’ debris in Roswell, NM. The wreckage was transported to a military installation near the southwestern border of Nevada currently known as Area 51. The military locked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Given Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2014

In discussing True Wisdom, Paul presents the case in: 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 that we can understand the things freely given by God from the Spirit of God. Therefore: (1) True Wisdom is not Humanly Discovered (1 Corinthians 2:6-9)and (2) True Wisdom is Divinely Revealed(1 Corinthians 2:10-16).

It is impossible for a lesser creature to understand a more advanced one. How can anything understand something more complex and advanced than itself? For a flea to understand a dog it would have to be at least as advanced as a dog. For a dog to understand a man it would have to be at least as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Other

Why Belong

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015

Teaching the importance of church membership for those who are redeemed.

“Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local church in an account provided ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Distributing Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Milk Or Meat Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014

1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

Will We See Our Loved Ones Again? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Hell is an unpopular subject you don't hear much preaching about anymore. But I must speak about hell because the Bible speaks about hell.

INTRODUCTION Before George Carlin or Woody Allen ever said, it comedian Sean Morey spoke these words on the Johnny Carson show in the 1980s. “I think that the life cycle is backwards. You should die first; get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You are kicked out when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Nothing Before It's Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2014

1) How one should Judge (1 Corinthians 4:1), 2) What is Required to Judge (1 Corinthians 4:2), and 3) Who should Pass Judgment (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

For those in the public light, they often describe their existence as living in a fish bowl. They often mention how they are constantly judged by tabloid journalism about their weight, look, who they are dating, and just about every aspect of their lives. As people reflected on the spiraling train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Other

Drinking The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2014

It is impossible to grow in your relationship with God without growing in your relationship with God’s Word. We won’t grow unless we get into the Word.

Drinking the Bible 1 Peter 2:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill October 25-26, 2014 Video: “Week in the Life of a Neglected Bible” If you and I are not reading the Bible on a regular basis, we will never know its truth and we won’t grow in truth. According to a Barna survey, 82% think that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2014

1) The Principle (1 Corinthians 8:1–3); 2) The Reality: (1 Corinthians 8:4-7) and (3) The Liberty: (1 Corinthians 8:8-13).

One of the key elements in the celebration of Remembrance Day is the acknowledgement of the achievements wrought through conflict. In fighting tyranny and oppression, veterans protected freedom. Without this sacrifice, dictators would have forced their twisted ideology upon us while eliminating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Other

The Original "Pele"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 1, 2014

Wrapping up the message on our Lord the "Wonderful One" (Isaiah 9:6) around a Football related subject!!!

THE ORIGINAL “PELE”!!! I agree Football fiesta is on, not allowing anyone a luxury of even a relaxing siesta what with our eyes mostly glued on the TV Screen. So in keeping with general euphoric soccer mood, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

The Wicked Wicked. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

We live in a very wicked world which will soon be united under the Wicked One, who will foolishly oppose God and thus meet his doom, along with all who follow him.

Intro: 1.The word “wicked” is used 5 times in Psalm 10, it means “Morally wrong, bad, wicked, guilty, oppressor, apostate. It is an objective fact rather than a subjective phenomenon, point to the attitudes and intentions of people. Raw-shaw connotes turbulence, restlessness, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

How God reached out to mankind through his Son Jesus.

Can You Hear Me Now? Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for collecting art. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?

I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014

1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Solitude 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013

1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other