Sermons on Beating:

Embracing The "Me” That Is Essential To "We” Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021

Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021

Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021 Summary: This is the second message in a series on building better relationships...and learning to love like Jesus. (Eph. 5:1-2) It focuses on learning to follow Jesus in being rooted in love in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To See Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and online....It’s a gift to share this time together... growing together. I want to begin by asking us to reflect for a moment. Are you a safe person? I don’t mean are you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 9:36, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Do you want to experience connection with God? That is what Jesus represents... restoring that connection. He takes our separation upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Help Bring More People To Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2021

How can we help bring more people to Jesus Christ? 1. Find ways to be a friend (Mark 2:1-3). 2. Carry your corner of the load (Mark 2:1-4). 3. Break through the barriers (Mark 2:2-5). 4. Keep giving glory to God (Mark 2:5-12).

We Must Help Bring More People to Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Think about how many miracles Jesus performed. In John 20:30-31, God's Word tells us that, "truly Jesus did many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Prayer Of Declaration Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In a world filled with volatility and uncertainty, Christians enjoy assurances that bring peace in the midst of any storm. Message uses Psalm 23 to teach confidence in God and how to use Scripture for prayerful declarations.

Psalm 23 01.17.16 Yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order to release $ 100 billion to Iran. i This comes after Iran humiliated ten American sailors on international televisionii and launched a ballistic missile in violation of international law last month.iii But the Iranian Nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Kings 17:1-16, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Primacy Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2017

God cares about prayer and all peoples.

The Primacy of Prayer Mark 11:12-25 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2017 Play clip from Jesus Video. Some struggle with this depiction of Jesus because He seems angry and harsh. After all, how does this line up with the Charles Wesley hymn: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2019

We’re called to witness where we are, but not stay where we are.

Mission Possible Rev. Brian Bill Acts 1:6-11 September 21-22, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Tell Me A witness is simply someone who speaks from personal experience about what is true. How are you doing at telling people the truth about Jesus? A first-hand witness reports what was personally seen, heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Belong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we will see that the church that Jesus intended is made up of people who are living their lives on mission - and a life lived on mission begins with BELONG.

BELONG #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended I want to start off our time today by reading three passages that pretty much set up where we are heading this morning. The first is from Isaiah chapter 43… But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Great advice btw to listen to the Lord, the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019

There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:4-6, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Colossians 2:16-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5, Romans 15:17-19, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 3:28-29, John 3:29, Ephesians 5:25-33, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By His Stripes-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2019

9 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IX—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Workable Solution: A man went to see his doctor in the dead of winter because he was suffering from the most miserable cold he’d ever had. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn't help. The next day the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Baptist

Living East Of Eden

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2019

This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the LORD.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 (cf. v. 1-7); Psalm 51 Theme: Surviving Spiritual Explosions Title: Living East of Eden This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Arrest Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2018

Last weekend we focused on the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and learned that it was a place of support, sorrow, solitude, struggle, submission, and finally, strength. Today we have front-row seats to the arrest and most infamous trial in history.

Play a clip from Billy Graham’s last message to America…and the world. God loves you and is willing to forgive you for all your sins! This clip is from Billy Graham’s last message to America, delivered when he was 95 years old. Billy Graham preached the gospel live to nearly 215 million people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018

1 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE—John 4:1-26 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: When I was a young tween-ager(9-12 yrs.) Daddy bought me a ‘Cox’ brand miniature ‘Baja Bug’ Volkswagen. It was about a foot & 1/2 long & was built to scale. It had fat tires mounted on shiny plastic ‘mag’ wheels. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Deserves Our Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Mar 11, 2018

Our obedience must be bold and courageous, it must be complete, and it must be precise.

God Deserves our Obedience Exodus 4:18-31 - We’re continuing our study of the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at 3 ways that God strengthens our faith… - He strengthens our faith through ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist