Sermons on Bearing Fruit:

How Do You See Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2022

How should we see Jesus Christ? 1. See Him shining in the light of His glory (vs. 1-2). 2. See Him as Lord over all the Old Testament (vs. 3). 3. See Him living the only perfect life (vs. 4-5). 4. See Him having amazing love for us (vs. 4-9).

How Do You See Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 16, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time, Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry. J. Vernon McGee estimated the Lord was only six months away from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage To Face Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you today. It’s so good to be gathering together in this season. As I shared last week... we are in a unique season of transition. This Spring will involve coming out of what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even Though _____, God Is Faithful

Contributed by Lucas Leibforth on Sep 1, 2021

Even though ______, God is faithful

A pastor I admire told this story of a Sunday School teacher who asked her class, “How many of you can quote Psalm 23?” Several students raised their hands, including a little girl who was only four years old. She stood up and declared loudly, “The Lord is my shepherd. I got all I want.” She had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Why do Christians seem to keep all Ten Commandments except the Sabbath? This message addresses the difference in the way New Testament deals with Old Testament moral versus ceremonial laws.

We are answering the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The biblical answer is yes and no. We should keep the moral commandments that are rooted in the immutable nature of God. God is holy. God is a moral being who holds people morally accountable. God does not change. So, the moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39, Galatians 1:6-9, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 5:21-29, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:7-18, Galatians 5:1-21, Hebrews 8:1-13, Philippians 3:1-3, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 2: God Shows Us The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 28, 2024

1. God reveals Himself to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God always gives right response.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 2: God Shows Us the Process of Prayer Genesis 18:16-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has spent time in God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

From Bethlehem To Golgotha: A Christmas Story In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 17, 2024

He actually became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus was abandoned for us. He was abandoned, so God would never abandon you. You may feel abandoned, but a genuine child of God is never truly abandoned.

To prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas, we are tracing the Old Testament predictions of the Messiah. These are often called the Messiah predictions. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 22. Today, we continue a series entitled The Essence of Christmas, which just happens to be the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Valuing One Another Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul teaches the diversity of gifts in the Body of Christ. In verses 1-11, we discussed WHAT the gifts are. Now we begin talking about HOW the gifts are to function.

Intro In our study of 1 Corinthian 12, we have discussed the nine gifts of the Spirit listed by Paul in the first part of that chapter. Our study has focused on understanding what these gifts are. Using Paul’s terms in the first eleven verses, we see that these activities are called gifts because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Foolish Wisdom-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2024

1 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-I—1Corinthians 1:18(:18--2:5) Previously in the first chapter of 1Corinthians, we’ve examined... ‘Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS’—1Cor. 1:1-9 A Principle Asset of the Christian Church is... 1. APPROPRIATE APOSTLES(:1) 2. SANCTIFIED SAINTS(:2) 3. GOD’s GRACE & PEACE(:3) 4. GOD’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023

We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is...

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 21, 2023

How you answer the question "Who is God?" will impact every part of your life!

Ok I'm going to talk a little Christianity 101 with you this morning if that's okay if I if I were to ask a show of hands is how many of you believe in God i'm sure most if not all of you erase your hands but how often do we ask ourselves who is God what do we believe about God and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

"do You Love Me More Than These?"

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 15, 2025

With Valentine's Day now passed, we need to examine our hearts and ask the same question Jesus asked Peter after His resurrection, "Do you love Me more than these?"

John chapter 21 beginning in verse one is where I want to focus today. On the heels of Valentine's Day, I believe it is important to reflect on the one question that the Lord would ask all of us today. "Do you love Me?" Now, at first, we are quick to respond, "YES, LORD! I DO ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025

To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Toes Down

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 24, 2025

The Church must be unwilling to compromise on the Bible's truths.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord, and I am so glad to see you tonight. Would you please turn to Second Timothy chapter four? That’s where we’re going to start. I’ve been thinking about the state of the Church and a lot of what we see unfolding today is because of the Church, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Peter 3:7-8, Isaiah 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational