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  • Mistakes About Grace

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2016
     | 5,044 views

    3 common misconceptions about grace (Material adapted from the book, God Attachment, chapter 10 The Risk of Grace)

    HoHum: Take library card out of wallet. This is a membership card to the Public Library. Do you have a library card? If you don't already have one, you should get one. One of the great things about a library card is that it is available to everyone. It doesn't matter if you are young or old. It ...read more

  • Love And Marriage

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,293 views

    4 essential truths about the afterlife (Material adapted from a Bible study from Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll)

    This is a complex question. What about this teaching that brothers must marry their brother’s widow? This is the concept of the kinsman redeemer. “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her ...read more

  • A Good Name Is Better Than Money PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,293 views

    Emphasizes the importance of virtue, maintaining a good reputation, and upholding morality over material wealth, guided by God's wisdom and love.

    Welcome, dear friends and family. We gather here, in this place of peace and worship. A place we know well. A place we call home. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To understand. Today, we turn to the book of wisdom. Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is ...read more

  • Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 614 views

    Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

  • Who Cares...when I'm Facing A Divorce? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,362 views

    Seventh in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of divorce.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) I opened with the following poll, asking respondents to keep their hands down until all the options were shared. Then there was a simultaneous ...read more

  • A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019
     | 2,910 views

    Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

    "Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

  • Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,407 views

    Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

    What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

  • Mine-Mine-Mine All Mine (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Rich Fool)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2016
    based on 50 ratings
     | 24,385 views

    I hope that this Message brings new insight to the Parable of The Rich Fool. Only in Jesus can we come to the place of "Euphraino" That is a time and a place to Rejoice.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are : Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107: 1-9,43; Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21 God created the physical world ... the material world ... and called it ... "good" ...read more

  • The Struggle With Satan Lent Sunday 1 Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,145 views

    Was the Lord bragging about how He defeated the old Worm, man’s adversary, Satan? No.

    First Sunday of Lent 2023 How did St. Matthew come by the story he shared in today’s Gospel? It was easy to understand the first line, what happened when Jesus, who was fresh from His baptism by John, where the Holy Spirit came upon Him in form of a dove, went into the wilderness of Judea. ...read more

  • The Deception Of America's Kids Shows. Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 525 views

    America's kids shows have become a staple in many households, entertaining and educating children for generations.

    America's kids shows have become a staple in many households, entertaining and educating children for generations. However, beneath the colorful characters and catchy tunes lies a sinister agenda that contradicts biblical values. This sermon explores the dangers of America's kids shows ...read more

  • Our Dangerous God

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

    Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

  • How Not To Do

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,473 views

    Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

    HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

  • How You Can Know The Bible Is Trustworthy

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,279 views

    Looking at the historical and scientific background of the bible and how you can know it is the word of God. It inspires us abou the truth of God's claims and remids us that the central part of our belief is God in history and that Jesus did rise from the

    Where did the bible come from? Have you ever stopped and looked at a bible, wondering ‘Where did this thing come from?’. I mean seriously, where did this thing come from? For Muslims the answer is simple, Mohammed recited the Koran to his followers. Mohammed died in 632 AD. Ali a ...read more

  • Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,812 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

  • Leading A Christian Life

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Sermon discussing the first 4 "blessed" phrases in Matthew 5:1-12. Touches on the Greek background of this passage. What does the word "blessed" mean? How does God want us to be?

    Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who keeps us steadfast in our faith. Amen. Today we celebrate All Saints Sunday with the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the mount. As we examine this message from Matthew, we ...read more