Sermons on American Idols:

Out Of Sight...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God can see us all the time, whether we acknowledge him or not.

How many of you have played peek-a-boo with a baby? Fun, isn’t it? But eventually they figure out that you can see them even when they can’t see you, and the thrill goes away. It’s a control thing, I think... they’re learning that what they do has an effect on their environment, and sometimes it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Old Covenant

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2022

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin.

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin. “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.’ “ (John 8:34 ESV) The old covenant was established to expose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24, Romans 7:12, Romans 8:2-3, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Luxury Once Tasted

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Let's talk about what's truly necessary for success this fall

A. Opening illustration: Wal-Mart. Needs vs. Wants. Yard sale, some things that you thought you needed? B. Background to passage: Asa demonstrates how his kingdom/God’s people grew over his 41-year reign. He was the third king after Solomon to reign. He was the first king of Judah that walked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitfulness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 1, 2020

What kind of faith is saving faith? Let’s look at living faith, its fruit, its evidence and the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46.

What kind of faith is saving faith? Let’s look at living faith, its fruit, its evidence and the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46. The Servants Matthew 21:33-37 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus To You

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jun 21, 2025

Millions around the world know of Jesus but only a fraction of those actually know him. The mission of every Church should be to know Jesus and make him known. On a personal level, who is Jesus to you?

Todays gospel reading in Luke is the same story also found in Matthew ch.16. The Matthew account has much more detail and so I will use that so we can better understand the story. The geographical setting of today’s gospel story is Caesarea Philippi. This town is located in the North East ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 97: The Lord Reigns: Glory, Judgment, And Joy Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 9, 2025

Psalm 97 is an enthronement psalm that glorifies the sovereign appearances of God in the past, looks to his appearance in the future, and calls us to worship him now.

Bible Study on Psalm 97 Title: “The LORD Reigns: Glory, Judgment, and Joy” 1. Introduction and Background Superscription (LXX): In the Greek Septuagint, Psalm 97 begins with the title: “Of David, when his land is being brought to order.” This hints at a time of national restoration or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Truce With Hell

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006

A sermon on hell and how that some people rationalize their relationship with hell.

A TRUCE WITH HELL TEXT: Isaiah 28:13-15 Isaiah 28:13-15 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. [14] ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recovery Through Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 7, 2011

Backsliding begins with a rationalization of one's behavior, and a relativistic approach to determining right and wrong in one's life. This message deals with the result of this faulty thinking, while offering the only solution to one's backslidden condit

Recovery through Repentance Text: Jer. 2:13; 3:22 Intro: Backsliding on God, whether that of an individual, or that of a nation, does not take place all at once; but it is a gradual process. This spiritual malady usually begins with little departures from the truth of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace By The Numbers Series

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013

God's math when it comes to grace.

8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” (Jonah 2 – NIV) 15-17 Yet the rescuing gift is not exactly parallel to the death-dealing sin. If one man’s sin put crowds of people at the dead-end abyss of separation from God, just think what ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2008

Genuine followers of Christ are those whose lives show evidence of being guided and directed by the Holy Spirit.

Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his article ’Celebrating God in Authentic Worship’, pastor Glenn Wagner (Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC) points out: "I believe that one of the most evangelistic tools the church possesses, one desperately needed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Is The Source Of Our Boldness Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 16, 2018

We can be bold because God knows everything, God can do anything, and God is greater than the world.

God is the Source of our Boldness Exodus 7:1-13 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study, we’re asking the question, “What can we learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we asked the question, “Why do we doubt?” - We saw through the example of Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Transferring Ownership Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

We owe the One who owns us.

Many years ago, when Ronald Reagan was President, a little boy wanted $50 very badly and prayed for a whole week. When nothing happened he decided to write God a letter. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to God they forwarded it to the White House. President Reagan was both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Watergate

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 11, 2020

In this message the need for the Word of God as the moral and spiritual foundation of of our Christian life and hope is related to the story of Ezra reading the Law to the exiles who had returned to rebuild Jerusalem.

…Before the Water Gate Nehemiah 8: 1-12 A sermon preached by Charles J. Tomlin, DMin All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist