Sermons on Awakening Grace:

The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022

Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noice Speech Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2022

David's speech to Goliath shows his trust in God Almighty that He delivers and saves. We need that same faith and trust in God as we navigate life.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID NOICE SPEECH 1 Samuel 17:45-47 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Video of Fictional Pre-Battle Speeches (custom video) (4:56) It is one of the most cinematic forms of storytelling in war and action movies… the ‘pre-battle speech.’ It could be that morale is down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ I Am Destined Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022

In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022

In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022 Introduction Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak into us today as we continue engaging the Book of Ephesians. It relates to the whole way we think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 10, 2022

1. Go to Jesus when you are desperate (vs. 21-22). 2. Go to Jesus with great determination (vs. 22-26). 3. Go to Jesus with humble devotion (vs. 25). 4. Go to Jesus with deep faith (vs. 26-28).

Go to Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:21-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 10, 2022; Revised May 12, 2023)) MESSAGE: *One of the great hymns from the 1700s calls us to Jesus Christ with these words: "Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I am to love others like God loves me – by being a “giver” and not a “taker”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Real Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

I can’t fake it and make it with God.

ENGAGE A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down My Rights Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I gladly lay down my rights for the good of others

ENGAGE I want to begin this morning by asking you to fill in the blanks in the two statements at the top of your sermon outline. Just write down the first thing that comes to mind and not what you think I want you to write down. In order to be a “good Christian” you must: In order to be a “good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 49

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

NASB

(Wesley’s Explanatory Notes www.biblemaster.com used throughout) Jacob is here upon his death-bed making his will: what he said here he could not say when he would, but as the Spirit gave him utterance, who chose this time that divine strength might be perfected in this weakness. The twelve sons ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"Walk It Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Is there anybody ready to “Walk it Out”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings. Ready to walk away from distractions and hindrances, ready to leave your comfort zone and people that have been weighing you down.

I. Unlikely Choice A. Here in Genesis 12 marks what many critical scholars call the “beginning of the redemptive drama of the restoration of humanity to our original purpose and divine intention” or as I like to call it a “turning point for man”. (Optional) 1. When you read the opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021

The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:8, Ecclesiastes 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Sunday, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2021

MAY 19th, 2024.

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 104:24-35, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:5-15. (A) CAN THESE BONES LIVE? Ezekiel 37:1-14. When confronted with insurmountable difficulties we often ask: “Can these bones live?” Yet the question originates with God, and is addressed to man. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 104:24-35, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:5-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. During the war, 15-20 mothers prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt together asking God to bring their sons home. God heard the prayers of these mothers and all 52 sons came home.

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. The photos of these soldiers were placed inside a church there in the small town. During the war, 15-20 mothers gathered around those pictures of these 52 soldiers during their time away. They prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message For A Long-Time Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.

Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist