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The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Still Waters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

How God leads us

Psalm 23 - Part 2 - 1/23/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Addicted To Servanthood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 13, 2015

What does it mean to have the "gift of serving?" How can I recognize if I have this gift and how can I use this kind of gift to glorify God?

I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling. "Terrible," came the reply "my head's splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." The caller said, "Listen, go and lie down, I'll come over right away ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing Donkeys

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013

A sermon to the church concerning seeking God's direction instead of our own.

Chasing Donkeys I Samuel 9: 1-10 I want to go back just a little to give you some history leading up to this scripture setting. Most of us have studied at least a little about Israel’s humble beginnings, beginning with Abraham and going through to the circumstances of this scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2013

Whether we chose or not to participate in the abundant life God has given us and realize His generosity, Doesn't negate the fact that we have the opportunity to....and we should be thankful For the opportunity!

Everyday is "Thanksgiving Day" With all the talk lately, about the decisions of corporate America, to open on thanksgiving, Instead of the normal Black Friday push of the early am hours, only the diehard bargain hunters flock to. There's a lot of hoopla, everything from that's disrespecting the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Immoral Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

We love immoral people by holding on to what we believe and sympathizing with the weaknesses of others because we know what our weaknesses are.

Jesus says the most important command of God for us to obey is this, “To love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind and to love others.” So for the last few weeks we’ve taken some time to define what this kind of love is. We can summarize our last few lessons this way, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Father Worth Following

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013

Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021

Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

(I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Your Own Business!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 11, 2020

If we decide to get involved in another person's business, chances are we will be told to mind our own business. In some cases we should do that but there are other situations when it's appropriate to not mind our own business.

"MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!" A few weeks ago, I did a sermon on opinions. My first point was about people who are opinionated. I talked about those who interject themselves into conversations they weren't invited in to offer their unsolicited opinion. When we do things like that, people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:17, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 2 Timothy 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasuring God's Money Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

In this prolonged, difficult economic recession, what role does our Christian faith play? What does treasuring God's money look like?

“Treasuring God’s Money” 2 Chron. 20:1-17; Heb. 12:25-29 I treasure my family. That’s why I have pictures of Barb and our kids and grandkids in my office (and on my computer screen.) There’s little I wouldn’t do for them; there’s nothing I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Need A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear (Father's Day 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. In this thirty, he had a group called “the three.” They were like the special forces/secret service rolled into one.

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear Father’s Day 2013 A King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. 1 Chronicles 11:10-11 (NASB) 10 Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who gave him strong support in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Terms (Romans 3:21-31) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 22, 2022

The second half of Romans 3 gives us a crash course in theological vocabulary, and the most important paragraph in the Bible.

Good morning! Please turn to Romans 3. We are going to pick up where we left off last week. Last week we talked about the Grand Finale of Paul’s argument that no one is righteous before God. And I realize that it’s a hard thing for people to accept, that there’s nothing we can do to earn our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way.

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist