Sermons on Being Alive In Christ:

Not Our Way, But God’s Way

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Though the Lord had led them out of perilous situations, and taken care of all their needs, the Israelites were still hesitant to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. While Moses kept the promise of God at the forefront the people kept themselves ahead of everything else.

For today’s meditation we will read Deuteronomy 1:21, “See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'” (ESV) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21

Denomination: Other

Prayer (1) Gideon’s Prayer Regarding A Fleece

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2020

Most commentators criticise Gideon, feeling that his prayer demonstrates a lack of faith. But given how positively the New Testament views Gideon, we should be inclined to take a positive view of his prayer. It's a very sensible prayer, and a great example to us.

Today we’re starting a short series on prayer, and looking at a prayer which Gideon prayed. It’s in Judges 6:36-40. Introduction First, let’s look at the situation Gideon was in before we look at his prayer. We may think, ‘We pray, God answers. Simple.’ But when we look at what was going on at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Personal God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 20, 2020

When Psalm 91 becomes your reality, Covid 19 cannot touch your home. The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) If we observe the above mentioned verse, the Psalmist refers to God in a most personal way when He says of God, ‘My refuge’, ‘My fortress’ and ‘My God’. God is not a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Bringing Heaven Down Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The Lord’s Prayer is the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form in Luke’s gospel. These 38 words change the very way we understand God, ourselves, and the world.

This is the second week for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. Not the only place where prayer is taught but it the richest place to go for teaching on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Work Six Rest One! (Labor Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We all have different ideas about what would be the ideal life, and we all strive to acquire it. We will never have the ideal life until we get to heaven.

Some say that heaven will not be heaven for some people. Illus: That reminds me of the story one of the fellows in church told me. He told me that Bill, Ron, and Jack all died and went to heaven. When they got there, they discovered the most beautiful golf course they had ever seen. St. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Are Forgiven Much

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

Church life can become awful conventional, safe and predictable. One day Jesus met a woman who blew all of that away.

Our text for this morning is a surprising story of the reaction that different people had when they met Jesus. It is Luke 7:36-50. I encourage you to open your Bible so you can see it for yourself. In the pew Bibles it is on page 66 of the New Testament section. And please stand for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Where Is Your Trust 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

This is the second part of, “WHERE IS YOUR TRUST.”

Trust is something the Psalmist dealt with in this Psalm. He showed us three places where people place their trust during the days he lived here on earth. • Some trusted in the chariots • Some trusted in the horses • Some trusted in the Lord We dealt with two important things that God expects us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022

A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Jesus As Our Shepherd?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Shepherds were known for their devotion to the sheep in their care. This parable illustrates Jesus's love for us as the shepherd of our souls who laid down His life for us. His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.

John 10:1 - 10:  “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Only Believe

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Why in the world, would anyone want to limit themselves to what someone else could give them, Instead of what the God could give them? We don’t have to settle for a sliver of pie, you can have as many pieces of the pie your willing to believe for!

Only Believe Ephesians 5:8-10,15-17 NIV For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 15-17 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32, 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:15, Colossians 4:5-6, Ephesians 5:8-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls Your Name: Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Samuel Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/14/2016 Hearing your name called can evoke different responses depending on the circumstances. For instance, there’s a sense of fear and anxiety when you’re a student and you hear your name called over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus - The Living Bread

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 13, 2020

Jesus introduced Himself as the Living Bread which came down from heaven to be a blessing to us all.

Wherever Jesus went when He was here on earth, there is always a multitude of people around Him apart from the disciples. And He would always talk to them about the kingdom of God. Jesus' time here on earth was spent on doing good according to the book of Acts 10:38 which says this how God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, 2 Peter 3:9, Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Age Of Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Legend has it that Satan once had an auction. He auctioned off all the weapons he possessed except one, it was the tool of discouragement.

He was asked why he refused to auction off the tool of discouragement. His answer we are told was simple. He said, “With this one tool I can accomplish everything I want to accomplish.” This is the most powerful weapon that Satan has, and he is a master at knowing how to use it skillfully! • ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Problems In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

There are many things in life that distinguish us from each other. Such as:

? Ethnicity ? Economics ? Intelligence ? Spirituality ? Personal appearances ? Talents and skills ? Personalities Another thing that distinguishes us from each other is how we handle problems. We all have problems: But some folks do not have the slightest idea how to deal with them. While others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Problems In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The war in Iraq is a war that will go down in the history books because the Americans defeated a brutal dictator and his regime, and helped this Islamic nation gain their freedom to form a democracy.

Thousands and thousands of lives have been destroyed in bringing about this democracy. But the price of freedom is always high. Many feel the reasons for invading Iraq and going to war with Saddam Hussein are justified. There are those, however, who accuse the President for going to war for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist