Sermons on Betroth:

God’s Design For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Issue- Love, Sex And Marriage

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Love, sex and marriage- especially for younger people.

The Big Issue? What is the question? When we go to a Christian meeting, we may be hoping to receive answers to our questions. Sometimes we may leave disappointed because what is said seems completely irrelevant to our needs, right here, right now. Why does this happen? It may be because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing But Rejoices With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I am gratified when grace triumphs over guilt

ENGAGE Whenever I’m driving and someone goes whipping by me at well over the speed limit or is constantly cutting in and out of traffic or runs a red light, my immediate thought is “I sure hope there is a policeman in the area to catch that person”. And on those rare occasions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Christmas Event

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:25, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Angels: We Have Heard On High Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

With all the emphasis on angels during the Christmas season, we need to sort out what the Bible says about what angels are, what angels do, and what part they play in the Christmas story.

Please hear these words from Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Daniel 9:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go - Control

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019

An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist

Tracking The Wind In The New Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

49th message from Ephesians tracking the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament

“Tracking the Wind in the New Testament” The Holy Spirit is sometimes likened to wind. In fact, both the Hebrew and Greek terms are terms having a common meaning of wind or breath. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Turning Religious Reluctance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2018

3 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-III—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: —The Elephantaisis Convert— by: D. G. Barnhouse in ‘Let Me Illustrate’ A disease known as elephantiasis is a terrible scourge in tropical countries. The skin of the diseased becomes very thick, very hard, & ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Married The Wrong Person Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The bond of marriage is grounded in the covenant- not in the ideal person.

OPENING SENTENCE: Some years ago there was a popular movie whose message was that somewhere in the world is a perfect soul mate made just for you in heaven- you just have to find him/her. INTRODUCTION: The movie, called “Made in Heaven” tells the story of two people who had a few chance encounters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Silence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018

Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"good News Of Great Joy" Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The King is coming and it affected several people in the first century and continues to affect lives today.

Hear the Good News! Luke 1 If ever a book was filled with good news for everybody, the Gospel of Luke is that book. Dr. Luke’s key message is, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came ...read more

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Ministry Methods Questioned Part 2

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus is the Bridegroom and the Lord of the Sabbath

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 2) Mark 2:19-28 Good Morning, Exodus 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, Exodus 20:10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.” NKJV Ever since the beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Time? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022

Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His First Message Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2021

A Christmas Eve meditation on Jesus' preparation for His sacrifice. Jesus revealed His purpose in taking on flesh in this first message He delivered to a small synagogue.

“Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist