Sermons on Beyond The Lens Into The Limelight:

The Power Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012

The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That All Religions Are The Same

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003

In this message we try to arm ourselves with answers that will both show why all religions are not the same and how Christianity is far above them all.

I Have A Friend Who… Thinks All Religions Are The Same In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Has Come

Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018

Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ridiculous Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Faith Elisha, Week 2 Today, we are in the 2nd week of a series looking at the old testament prophet Elisha. If you missed last week, we talked about burning plows, in other words leaving behind anything that would keep us from following God. So last week, we burned plows. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Current Crisis In America (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2021

Message analyzes current clash between Humanist worldview and Christian worldview and how that must be addressed in the days ahead. The political polarization in America is a symptom of this deeper issue. Solutions must resolve differences at that level.

Introduction In our last two messages we addressed the current crisis in America. We discussed four principles that should continually inform our thinking process. Today I want to finish that discussion with one more issue that profoundly affects our understanding of what is going on around us. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Zephaniah 1:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Amos 4:10, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:24-29, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Freedom From Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from WORRY

Finding Freedom From WORRY Good morning MGCC! And welcome to week 2 of our series… It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Living In Your Work Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 31, 2018

In this message I want us to consider two reasons why your work (what you do 40+ hours every week) matters to God... reasons that will send you out to your work place with a renewed vigor, passion and purpose.

Extreme Living In Your Work TODAY – is our first message in our new series EXTREME living… AND – as we begin I want to give you our definition of Extreme. Extreme; ‘existing in a very high degree, going to great lengths, exceeding the ordinary, the usual or the expected…’ The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find Joy In The Journey - Love - 1 John 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 10, 2019

The discovery of Love and the actions of love opens up our eyes to see Jesus, to hear Jesus and to touch Jesus, but the action of hate causes us to be blind to Jesus, deaf to Jesus and out of touch with Jesus. Love puts us in the light while hate traps us in darkness.

Transition Video: Dennis Swanberg – Easter Sunday Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, John 13:34, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2019

The opposite of homosexuality is not heterosexuality; it's holiness.

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2019 In a comprehensive report released by the Barna Group this year, 9 out of 10 pastors see helping Christians develop biblical beliefs about specific issues as a major part of their role. While homosexuality is the issue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Romans 1:21-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Builds Up, And Focuses On The Other (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022

The Corinthians are focused on knowledge, and their rights. In doing this, they've lost track of what's more important-- the church, and building the body.

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul switches topics. So we find ourselves done thinking and talking about singleness, and marriage, and touching, and sexual immorality. The Corinthians have another question that they want Paul to answer. That question is something like this: "Is it okay to go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Psalm 32 - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon unpacks Psalm 32 along with the benefit of confessing your sins to God and the subsequent responsibility that followers the reconciliation and freedom that he offers to all believers.

I suspect many of you have some access to the news whether it is by television, the newspaper, or even by the internet, you probably caught wind of the tragic news story that came out of Colorado the other day. Apparently, there was a midnight showing at a movie theater outside of Denver that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian Church

I Want To See - Mark 10:46-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

Bartimaeus is the only person Jesus healed who is named on the pages of Scripture. Why is it so important that we know his name and his father’s name? The answer will turn your world upside-down (or more accurately, right-side up)!

Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

"Ano Iyan Sa Ulo Ko?” Panakip Sa Ulo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

Paano ang mga tagubiling ibinigay ni Pablo sa 1 Mga Taga-Corinto 11 tungkol sa mga pabalat sa ulo ay angkop sa atin ngayon sa simbahan at ano ang punto ng talakayan?

“Ano Iyan sa Ulo Ko?” Panakip sa Ulo Hukom 13:1-5 Gawa 18:1-18: 1 Corinto11:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 Paano ang mga tagubiling ibinigay ni Pablo sa 1 Mga Taga-Corinto 11 tungkol sa mga pabalat sa ulo ay angkop sa atin ngayon sa simbahan at ano ang punto ng talakayan? Pag-usapan natin ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Kingdom Vision

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen.

A Kingdom Vision August 3, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 13, 2013

This is a short service for a graveside.

Graveside Service 1 Scripture In John 11:25 “Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.’” Then He asked, “Do you believe this?” Let me ask today ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational