Sermons on Basics:

A Talking Donkey: That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 13, 2018

A look at the story of Balaam and the talking donkey, and what lessons are there for us.

A Talking Donkey: That’s Weird A talking donkey, that’s weird. Even Shrek thought it was a little weird and he is an Ogre. And I know that maybe some of you are thinking “but my pet speaks to me.” Sure they do. They may communicate with you on some level, but they don’t speak to you. Sorry ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Knows Our Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018

God knew the situation the Israelite's were in and He knows the situation we are in.

God Knows our Situation Exodus 1:1-14 - This year, our church is focusing on honoring God with our lives. - I believe strongly that God will bless our church if we focus on honoring Him in all that we do, as individuals and as a church. - Today, we’re starting a study of the book of Exodus, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Valentines Day 2016

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

The apostle Paul compares a husbands love for his wife to Christ's love for the church. How should men love their wives? He must have a sacrifical love, sanctifying love, and sensitive love for his bride.

Valentine’s Day 2016 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/14/16 Happy Valentine’s Day! Or, for those of you who don’t have a date, happy Singles Awareness Day. When Ashley and I first got married, I used to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day, but things change a little when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Refuting The Entitled Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In entitlement thinking, “title equals entitlement.” Favor is demanded based on one’s status or position. It seems the descendants of Joseph felt entitled to more land because they were a large tribe; but bigger doesn't equal blessing.

When it comes to possessing the land, we can’t just stand around waiting for someone to hand it to us. The same is true for those who are drawn to the work of God in our church and who want to partner with us. When we begin making an impact for the kingdom, and as we start leading others to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Suffocating In Worry

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Worry causes us to feel as though we’re grasping for breath and walking around half-dead. Worry zaps our life and drains our strength. In order to have true life in the Lord, we must place all our cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

E. Stanley Jones, a missionary to India in the early 1900’s, stated, “I live better by faith and confidence than by fear, doubt and anxiety. In anxiety and worry, my being is grasping for breath - these are not my native air. But in faith and confidence, I breathe freely - these are my native ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Better Light (John 8:12-13; Lev. 23:33-44; Exodus 13:17-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

Jesus is our pillar of fire.

If you're following along with me in your own Bibles, in the gospel of John, you'll notice that this week we come to the story of the adulterous woman. This story may or may not be an authentic tradition about Jesus-- my guess, which is probably worth nothing, is that it is. It ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-13, Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 13:17-22

The Tools For Standing Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

The Tools For Standing Firm CCCAG, July 18th, 2021 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 When I was younger, I was into sports in junior high school and high school in addition to martial arts. I played football and did a single season of wrestling, but I didn't like that because it involved too much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Duties Of Dads Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

This is a big area, and it involves giving your children a wise and biblical perspective socially, economically, educationally, and morally. It is no wonder that it is so easy to fail as a father. You have to know how to live wisely and godly yourself in order to be an effective teacher and guide.

A teacher took her class of young boys and girls to the zoo where they were seeing many animals for the first time. They came to one large enclosed area, and the teacher pointed to the graceful inhabitants and said, "Children, that is what your mother always calls your father." One ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28

Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 27, 2021

The advice that is given in the Book of Proverbs transcends all dispensations. Whether one lives in Old Testament or New Testament times, old Jerusalem or new Jerusalem, its truths are still true. It is a good book for anyone.

Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:7 The Book of Proverbs is one of the books classified as the poetry of Scripture. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon all belong in the same package because they are written as Hebrew poetry. Solomon, the son of David, is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Bone Density Test

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2021

Although bones may seem like hard and lifeless structures, bones are living tissues with blood supply and active metabolism. Bones make up our skeletons and provide structure and support for our bodies.

Spiritual Bone Density Test By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Ezekiel 37:3 “And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest”. PRAYER: - OPENING: - There is a commercial on T.V. that deals with a medication called Prolia. In that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3, Psalm 139:23, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Biggest Addiction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

I guess most of us have heard the following prayer.

Illus: "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot of help.” We all need a lot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven (Or Earth) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

The focus on this sermon is the contrast between storing up treasures in heaven vs storing up treasures on earth and the shaping influence each has on a person's heart.

We are going through the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. The series is focused on the extended passage of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. It basically is contained in three chapters in the book of Matthew, 5, 6, and 7. We have gone through chapter 5 where Jesus gave us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Art Thou

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 19, 2022

These words are recorded for us in the Book of Genesis, the third chapter. And in this chapter, we come face to face with one of the most important and pivotal chapters of the Bible, because what God asks has to do with our eternity and our ultimate destiny.

“Where Art Thou” Genesis 3:1-10 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0u04U6z08s It is these three words, “Where Art Thou,” that is at the heart of our message this morning. But as I look at this, I also realize that Shakespeare wasn’t the originator of this statement and question when he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare