Sermons on B C P Epiphany 3:

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018

If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Falters

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2013

He left a physical famine and found himself in a spiritual famine, a famine that came upon him on the basis of his faltering faith in the Lord’s ability to take care of him.

12-6-04 When Faith Falters Gen 12:10-13:4 (Living) 10 There was at that time a terrible famine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Test

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

In part 2 of a message on Mark 1:16-18 Pastor Jonathan talks about the mission statement of Thomas Road Baptist Church, specifically the fourth value: connection with community.

Lord, today we thank you that you are all we need. We thank you that in the midst of our brokenness and heartache, in the midst of the challenges we all face, we stand here humbled by your grace and your love and your mercy. We don’t deserve it, God, but you give it, and you give it freely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Beginning And It's Cost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

Paul is reminding us of the simplicity as well as the necessity of the gospel.

Sin’s beginning and it’s cost I heard about a Christian cowboy who lost his New Testament while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later, a bear walked up to him carrying the New Testament in its mouth. The cowboy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

How God Evaluates Worship

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon compares and contrasts man's view of Sunday worship to God's view of Sunday worship.

SERMON OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION – Blended Families 2. THE CHURCH IS A BLENDED FAMILY - Jesus desired that the church be a blended family (ONE) - But it can lead to challenges in worship setting - As they all bring expectations of worship (music, communion, Bible version, etc.) 3. HOW ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Kenosis

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 9, 2021

A sermon about becoming nothing in the context of community, specifically how Christ become nothing for our sake and how we should become nothing for the sake of others.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION: 2. THE HIGHER CALLING – TO BE NOTHING 3. BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPIANS 4. PAUL ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CONFLICT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 5. PAUL’S APPROACH – HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST 6. BECOME NOTHING – KENOSIS EXPLAINED 7. COMMUNITY APPLICATION – HUMILITY, SUBMISSION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

How Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

“ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Awe Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

Whereas some of us who've been Christians for a long time, we kind of get used to the holy things. Sometimes we take the holy things for granted.

Now Psalm 145 is the only psalm in all of the book of Psalms that is called A Song of David. Other psalms are called A Prayer of David or Of David. There are a lot of psalms written by David and have his name on it, but there's only one that says A Psalm of David. It is also one of the nine ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s True Light Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022

Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wonder Of Christmas – Philippians 2:5-11 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 2, 2022

What God wants to do in our lives is something that's just, well, it's wondrous. Now when we do get this idea, we get the wonder of Christmas, when we realize that God came down to earth, we recognize that God was 100% God and 100% man in Jesus Christ

Philippians 2:5-11 Series: Choosing Joy in a Post-Traumatic World I think that there's a lot of confusion associated around Christmas in the lives of people. You've got this very, very significant event of Christmas, while at the same time almost a carnival atmosphere going on in society. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ngunit Ngayon Nakikita Ko

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2022

Ang sermon na ito ay tumatalakay sa pagpapagaling ni Jesus sa lalaking ipinanganak na bulag at kung paanong ang pagpapagaling ay hindi humantong sa kung ano ang iniisip ng lalaki na nararapat. Maaari tayong maging bulag at hindi alam ito sa ating buhay sa kabila ng ebidensya.

Ngunit Ngayon Nakikita Ko 3/13/2022 Bay Exodo 20:1-12 Juan 1:1-17 Naaalala mo ba ang mga emosyon na iyong pinagdaanan sa darating na pagsilang ng iyong anak o apo o pamangkin o pamangkin. Naaalala ko pa kung paano ang sandali pagkatapos ipanganak ang aming anak na si Samantha, gusto kong ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39, Romans 3:21, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Got It—paalam At Pagreretiro

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021

ito ang aking huling mensahe sa kongregasyon pagkatapos ng 33 taon ng paglilingkod at 39 na taon ng ministeryo bago ako magretiro. Ang layunin ay magpasalamat sa nakaraan, ngunit umasa sa hinaharap.

God’s Got It—Paalam at Pagreretiro Joshua 1:1-9 1 Tesalonica 5:1-24 12/5/2022 Sabi nga, ang tanging may gusto ng pagbabago ay isang sanggol na may maduming lampin. Ang pagbabago ay nangangahulugan na ang isang paglipat ay nagaganap. Nasasaksihan natin ang katapusan ng ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed