Sermons on Bill Rodgers:

A Lesson From God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2011

This message indicates what God considers important in our life.

Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). You have read and heard this Scripture many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what the words “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciplemaking Dads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 15, 2008

Recognizing that men need some affirmation for a change, this sermon thanks dads for 10 things.

Disciplemaking Dads 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Rev. Brian Bill 6/15/08 [Show video called, “Father’s Day Memories.”] Dads, we want to say thanks today. Normally the pattern for preachers, me included, has been to magnify moms on Mother’s Day and to diss dads on Father’s Day. ABCnews.com posted a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Home For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008

Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Do We Sin? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 21, 2010

This message answers the question, "When does it becaome a sin in out thought?"

"I Want The Truth!” January 17, 2010 This morning I am continuing with the sermon series “I want the truth!” I got some response to my request and hope to get many more as we go along. For those who were not here last week I will explain what I am doing and I hope you will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010

This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Trust Me

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2010

The only one we can fully trust is the Lord.

Text: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart….” (Proverbs 3:5). Trust in the Lord. Do you really trust in the Lord? What does it mean to trust? To trust means that you have complete confidence in a person or in a thing. Children have complete trust in their parents. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Hear My Son!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010

God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Influence And Conformity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010

We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempted

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 20, 2010

We all face temptation, but with the Word of God, we have a way to escape falling into sin.

Text: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Why would Paul give this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Accountable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 25, 2010

We are accountable to Almighty God for our actions.

Text: “But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’” (Luke 12:20) Accountability is a word that many people do not understand. Some people do things and never give consideration to the fact that at some point, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Series

Contributed by Bill Bryan on Mar 29, 2014

Jesus is the central expression of God's grace and peace to us. Our unity/thankfulness for one another in the Lord is not based on our complete agreement on every social, political, or religious topic but upon our common experience of God's grace/peace

On July 4th we celebrate the birth of the United States, and on June 20th we celebrate the birthday of my beloved home state of West Virginia. However, the birth of our nation came about through our division from England, and the birth of West Virginia came through division from the Confederacy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of The Church, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

The birth of the Church under the New Covenant, The church is the instrument through which God will “Complete the Mission that Jesus Began”.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Birth of the Church, Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 Read Acts 2:1-4 This is a tremendous transitional passage. We have the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the Church under the New Covenant." All the great elements of God's redemptive plan are right here. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Telling People About Jesus Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

God has called us to Complete the Mission that Jesus began. To do that, we must be “Telling People About Jesus”. People that you come in contact with every day. We must make it the pattern of our lives.

Completing The Mission That Jesus Began Telling People About Jesus Acts 2:14-42 God has called us to Complete the Mission that Jesus began. To do that, we must be “Telling People About Jesus”. People that you come in contact with every day. We must make it the pattern of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That God Builds Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

Jesus promised that He would build his church and Satan would not be able to stop it from growing. Satan and all his legions can storm out of the gates of hell to attack it, but they will not overpower it or destroy it or stop it from completing its mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Church That God Builds Acts 2_41-47 The book of Acts is all about God “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” through the early churches. That mission was and is to seek and to save those who are lost. (Luke 19:10) Jesus promised that He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2013

In the kingdom of God, the unlovely are loved and the untouchable are touched.

Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom Mark 1:40-45 Rev. Brian Bill 4/14/13 [Note: Elements of this introduction come from a sermon called “From Leprosy to Life” by John Mayes]. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it would just go away. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:40-45, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist