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Mindset For A Ministry Of Love Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 3, 2023

Pride & prejudice ruled in the Church at Corinth. Church members were using the wrong standards and motivated by pride in their relationships ot church leaders. What is the proper attitude toward spiritual leaders?

Most of you are likely familiar with the novel Pride and Prejudice and the movie that resulted from it. I don't know much about it other than that has been on my TV more than any other single movie; it's my wife's favorite movie and it probably qualifies as a chick flick. I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 2 Corinthians 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

About Our Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2023

TODAY RATHER THAN TALK ABOUT EARTHLY FATHERS I want to in the brief time that we’ll spend together talk about OUR FATHER..... Recently I was once again reminded of just how great our Father really is and I want to talk about Him this morning.

ABOUT OUR FATHER" TEXT: LUKE 15 TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH, MOTHER’S HAVE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2024

As a child of God, we will all face times when we might have to take an unpopular stance for the word of God. When this happens we might find ourselves standing alone. This message tells us how to do it.

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:60-67; Matthew 7:13-16 Good morning, Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is, “Sometimes We Must Stand Alone.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews records those of the Old Testament who walked with God in faith. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, John 6:60-67, Matthew 7:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Reasons To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2024

Pray, because God: 1. Puts a great priority on prayer (vs.18). 2. Has a great plan for salvation (vs. 19-20). 3. Has a great purpose for our lives (vs. 21-22). 4. Wants to put great peace in our lives (vs. 23). 5. Wants first place in our lives (vs. 24).

Great Reasons to Pray Ephesians 6:18-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared September 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of the book of Ephesians, and this is a good time to review the background to this ancient letter from Paul to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Stone Is Moved… And Life Is Opened

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2023

When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 Today we gather around the event that opened up life as we know it. An event which shook every life around it... and broke out through the region...and ultimately across the whole world. And today... I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Matthew 27:50-51, Romans 8:22, Romans 8:20, Revelation 21:3-4, Revelation 22:3, Luke 24:5-7, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Mark 16:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Corinthians 15:26, 1 Corinthians 15:36-37, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Calls Us To Walk Through Life In A Worthy Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2024

How can we live in a worthy way for Jesus Christ? 1. Head toward humility (vs. 2). 2. Move forward with meekness (vs. 2). 3. Learn to be longsuffering (vs. 2). 4. Be led by godly love (vs. 2). 5. Pursue godly peace (vs. 3).

God Calls Us to Walk through Life in a Worthy Way Ephesians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Here in chapter 4, Paul reminds Christians that we are all called by God to live in a worthy way. The Apostle then began to show us how. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2024 - If You Had A Mother Who....

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 11, 2024

This message is a Mother's Day Message and discusses some of the actions and/or decisions that good mothers make in raising their children.

If You Had A Mother Who…. Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3; Genesis 16:1-6 Good morning, Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present and those watching via live stream. The title of my Mother’s Day message is “If You Had a Mother Who ______.” I will fill ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 8, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024 Note: The following notes were to long to share completely, so were moved through in slightly abbreviated fashion but still provide a what could serve teaching through the text. Intro In just 4 weekends from now… we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15, John 6:25-35, John 6:38-40, John 6:48-58, John 1:14, John 8:42, Philippians 3:21, Luke 6:21, John 7:37, Luke 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choice Of The Jews Defended Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 14, 2024

God is faithful even though the Jews were not. His choice of these people was for His own purposes.

3:1 “What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?” Try to ignore the chapter division here. The flow of thoughts continues. And understand that when he uses the term “Jew” here, Paul is using it generically to include physical and true Jew. Macarthur adds to the question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

Some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met have been blind.

From Darkness to Light “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist