Sermons on Blessing Are Coming Your Way:

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Stood Alone

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 7, 2022

All in the same night, Jesus ate with His disciples and was betrayed by one of that number---Judas. All in the same night, Jesus was revered and abandoned by His own disciples, until at last, He stood alone.

WHEN JESUS STOOD ALONE Text: Luke 22:14-23, 33-34 In his book, You Are Never Alone, Charles Allen makes the point that the pain of rejection is the greatest pain to bear. He said that people can handle the pain of sorrow, frustration and even failure. But, to be left alone is hard to bear. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Does Anybody Care Anymore?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 3, 2022

Everyone needs to seek the Lord, those in government, parliament, government officials of both city, state, and nation. People of our communities, our businesses, our churches, and even ourselves; we all need to seek the Lord.

During the declining reign of Jeroboam II of Israel, Hosea was called by God to prophesy to His people. Hosea was given instructions to marry a woman of whoredoms, and God told Hosea that the woman would be unfaithful. Hosea went on to marry Gomer. Children were born, then as God had said, Gomer ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, Hosea 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 13, 2016

Revelation Reminders

1. Current events cannot prove specific prophecy - Rev. 6; Matt. 24 *Present conditions alert us to future predictions 2. Anti-Christ cannot come to power in a time of peace - Rev. 6:2, Daniel 9:27 3. A harvest of souls cannot come in a time of prosperity - Rev. 6:11, cp. 7:9-14 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 30, 2002

ALTHOUGH THROUGH HIS BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH CHRIST DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF BRINGING GOD AND MAN BACK TOGETHER AGAIN, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE RESURRECTION ALL HE DID WOULD HAVE BEEN IN VAIN

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:6 – 7 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Jet Tour Through 1 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

1 THESSALONIANS - Reunion INTRODUCTION: 1 Thessalonians was the 2nd Epistle written by Paul. Thessalonica was the site of one of Paul’s most successful ministries. Having stayed there less than one month (Acts 17:2), he remarkably established a Church that was doctrinally strong and faithful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002

This message challenges the people of God to be willing to endure the same criticism our Lord endured from those who are modern day Pharisees - "He eats with sinners". We are challenged to touch the live of those in the "wrong crowd" with the message of

(Elab = Elaborate point) (Trans = Transition) Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Resurrection Mean To Peter? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

A series message asking the question what did Jesus’ resurrection mean to various people. This message details Peter

What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Series Sunday March 17/02 What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean To Peter? Introduction: Last week we looked at what Jesus Resurrection meant to Mary Magdalene. Mary along with the other women got up early on Sunday & went to the tomb to finish embalming Jesus’ body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Of Our Lord

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Matthew’s Easter Gospel is for a people who live in fear. It calls us forward into an often fearful future with Jesus going before us.

Resurrection of Our Lord Matthew 28:1-10 31 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Quite a text! To read this text and to think of all we do to celebrate Easter, there has got to be more to the story than meets the eye. The story comes off a little flat. Women coming to the tomb and you wonder if they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lies Of False Religion.4 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus.

The Lies of False Religions pt. 4. Ask yourself, Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus. John 10:19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. I agree that there are many in this world that are ministering the Word of God for prophet only. They have not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004

Second in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

The Wonder of Christ Text: Isaiah 9:6 He is wonderful in His birth A. It was a prophetic birth 1. Gen. 3:15 predicts He would be born of the seed of a woman. (fulfilled in Gal. 4:4) 2. Isaiah 7:14 predicts He would be born of a virgin (fulfilled in Matt. 1, Luke 1) 3. Ps. 2:7 predicts He would be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Holiness

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002

What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Start Of Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

With the empty tomb, God demonstrated that he was doing something new. We live out the reality that God is doing something new as we walk in faith in the relationship that God made with us at our baptism.

John 20:1-18 “The Start of Something New” INTRODUCTION It was near dawn on that first Easter, when Mary Magdalene approached Jesus’ tomb. It was probably a morning that was not all that different from this one. Mary expected to find a tomb with a stone rolled across its entrance. She assumed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing God In All God's Glory Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 26, 2007

Catching a glimpse of God’s glory empowers God’s people for mission and ministry

Luke 9:28-36 “Seeing God in All God’s Glory” INTRODUCTION Mountain tops have always fascinated us. We love their beauty and the panorama we have from these lofty sites. Not only do we marvel at their beauty, but we have always had a sense that they allow us to come closer to God. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008

This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1

Denomination: Baptist