Sermons on Bad Boy:

He Is My Refuge Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

To hope is be human. Our problem is not the absence or lack of hope but what we put our hope in. The goal of this sermon series that I’m doing is to take you on a journey through a book filled with hope. That book is the … the Bible!

Some of us … [clear throat] … are old enough to remember this song. It goes like this [start song]: “The next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… “There’s a lot to be learned … so look around. “Just what makes that little old ant think He’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, Genesis 22:11, Genesis 22:18, Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Springs Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

The hope that Jesus has to offer us is “living” or “eternal” hope. Our hope doesn’t stop at the grave because our lives don’t stop at the grave, amen?

He called me “Peter” … His “Rock.” Some “rock” I turned out to be. How many times did He try to warn us? As recently as two weeks ago, He tried to explain to us what would happen when we reached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. What He said would happen was just too horrible to believe … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Luke 24:38-39, Luke 24:44, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Door To Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 17, 2020

Sin can sometimes pounce upon you and destroy you in one fell swoop … or it can quietly, silently eat away at your heart and soul. Achan's story in Joshua 7 can show us what happens when we try to hide or bury our sin.

We’ve all heard the question: “How do you boil a frog?” And the answer is: “One degree at a time.” Now … scientifically, it turns out that that’s not true. When the water gets hot enough, the frog will jump out of the water. How do you destroy a person’s soul? Answer: One sin at a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:22-26, Joshua 6:24, Joshua 7:7-26, Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Planet Earth Destroyed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31

Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31 Planet Earth Destroyed? 1 “If you will return, O Israel,” says the LORD, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your abominations out of My sight, then you shall not be moved. 2 And you shall swear, ‘The LORD lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Motivational Atrocity-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

2 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-II—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: A distraught husband is standing in the local florist’s shop pleading with the clerk about his need for geraniums. “I'm sorry,” said the clerk, “we don't have potted geraniums. Could you use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Explanation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

Paul returns to the charge of vacillation that had been made against him and gives a straightforward explanation of why he did not visit Corinth as planned. If the apostle had visited Corinth at the time planned, he would have had to deal very firmly ....

March 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.c: His Explanation. (1:23-2:4) 2nd Corinthians 1:23-2.4 (NKJV) 23 Moreover I call God as witness against my soul, that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not that we have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Between 2 Trees The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2018

The tale of two trees starts in Creation and ends with a picture of Heaven in the end times. One tree started out looking good – it promised knowledge and the ability to be like God – but this knowledge came from experiencing evil resulted in death.

Easter Series: “Between Two Trees” Video Introduction: Good Friday Video Introduction: The Tale of Two Trees is found in the Bible we see two trees singled out in the Garden of Eden in Genesis and again in Revelation at the end of time we see one of the trees again – so in the beginning and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection: Real News For Real Life Easter Sunday

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 5, 2018

The Resurrection: Real News for Real Life Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 – Brad Bailey

The Resurrection: Real News for Real Life Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro I have to admit…a part of ne is a bit of a news junkie. I like catching the news for a bit each day. Not so much just for the information…but like reflecting on how our culture thinks about things. So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Freedom From Anger Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from ANGER. A much needed message in a world today.

Finding Freedom From ANGER Good morning MGCC! And welcome to the church of the living Son of God, our resurrected king! AMEN! And welcome to week 3 of our series… “Finding Freedom In A World That Seeks To Bind You.” NOW - our 2 main theme passages are… (and hey, what to you say we memorize them) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, James 1:20-21, Matthew 5:21-23, James 1:19-20, Matthew 21:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Church Member

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

What does it mean to be a church member? What is expected of me? As members of a church we each hold a unique place in the church. As members of a church we each have certain responsibilities in the local body of believers.

I AM A CHURCH MEMBER For many people, church membership simply means that we attend church, and we will do so until we cease to be happy where we attend, then we will find another church to attend. We think that being a church member is something that gives us the right to vote on matter that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Believe In God And Science? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in Christ. So in the recent past weeks we have engaged the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Angels And Demons Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

Message looks at who angels and demons are, what they do, and some cautions.

Do Angels and Demons Really Exist? Rev. Brian Bill July 27-28, 2019 Imagine waking up this morning and Iranian tanks and missiles are pointed at your house with members of the Revolutionary Guard shoulder to shoulder encircling your property. They are there because you were accused of espionage. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Tapping Out Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this message we will talk about overcoming something we are all very familiar with... temptation

I’m Not Tapping Out James, the half brother of Jesus writes the following in the first chapter of His letter, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, He will receive the crown of life. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other