Sermons on Blessings In The Land:

Matthew 5: The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 21, 2020

In this message, we are focusing on one simple word found throughout the Beatitudes: "Blessed."

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 18 July 2020 Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes Introduction One of the most famous passages in Scripture not only to the Christian, but also to the secular world, is Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is also one of the most important passages in the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Secret? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020

A young couple just starting out in marriage might ask a couple, who are celebrating their 50th year of marriage- what is your secret? One cook might ask another cook- what is your secret that makes your receipt taste so much better than mine?

A young couple just starting out in marriage might ask a couple, who are celebrating their 50th year of marriage- what is your secret? One cook might ask another cook- what is your secret that makes your receipt taste so much better than mine? Since I moved to Mississippi, I have had the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Is Coming Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2020

Our sufferings in our life can not compare to the Glory in store for us Christians.

Many of you have heard of the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”. This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

[the Hymn] I. The Praise To God. (Vs. 1-3) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 2, 2020

During this Crisis….this Great Psalm was penned. Out of Trouble came a Triumph! This is a brief overview and context in which this Psalm was written and the revelation to David about God’s Sovereignty over his situation.

Mirth is not a word we use everyday -- it simply means Joy or Laughter, Happiness. Hebrew: sim·khä' -- mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure; joy (of God) Interesting enough is the Companion passage of 1 Sam 21 -- Let me summarize; with an encouragement for you to read (1 Sam 20-21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:34-37, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Sunday 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 11, 2020

Looking at the resurrection of Jesus and how it not only accomplished God's will for His people, and not only how it changed everything, but how it also changes, and helps us in the here and now.

Resurrection Sunday 2020 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Well… today is Easter Sunday, and I’ll just tell ya’ right up front, I don’t usually call it Easter Sunday, I call it Resurrection Sunday. Because that’s what today is all about. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I admit, that when I was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Lesson In The Leftovers From The Five Thousand That Jesus Fed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 19, 2023

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before. Hopefully, many have read this story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Satan Falls From The Sky

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus tells the disciples to rejoice only in their filial relationship with the Father, whose power made the miracles and exorcisms happen.

Saturday of the 26th Week in Course 2023 The prophet Baruch is acknowledged in the book of Jeremiah as a kind of protégé of the prophet Jeremiah; in fact, he certainly acted as Jeremiah’s scribe for a time. The book that bears Baruch’s name–his Hebrew name means “blessing”–was probably ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:13-17, Deuteronomy 28:15-68

Denomination: Catholic

The Production Of A Dedicated Christian Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2023

A Business man and is wife was riding through a town and he noticed business signs on all of the buildings.

He saw signs that said: • Smith Hardware • Smith Pharmacy • Smith Tire Service • Smith Garage • Smith Insurance Company • Smith Funeral Home • Smith High School • Smith Real Estate • Smith Body Shop After seeing all these signs with the ame Smith on them he said to his wife “I wonder where all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Time Is Sacred

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 13, 2023

We as Christians march to the beat of a different drummer, and that’s also true in how we relate to the spiritual dimension of time.

Ephesians 5: 15-17; Colossians 4:5 It was a tradition for the faculty of a southern seminary to meet together every morning before their 8 am classes for a time of Bible study and prayer. These sessions were scheduled to conclude by 7:55 at the latest, in order for everyone to be on time for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5

Gospel In Motion

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

The Bible is the Living Word of God. It is life-giving, life-preserving, and life-changing. Anyone who is guided by the principles of Scripture will have the power of the Holy Spirit in them.

Had two Thanksgiving gatherings. Students came home and we celebrated the Sunday before with a traditional American meal - Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sticky-rice, and Tiramisu cake. With parents on Thanksgiving day and had the traditional Chinese hot pot. Parents older, soft ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 16:10, Luke 1:45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor Does Not Mean A Straight Line Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Hard times and trials do not mean loss of God’s favor. God’s favor means His presence, His guidance, His work through you, and your inner strength.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD’S FAVOR IS NOT 1. Even in prison. “The Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and gave him favor” (Genesis 39:21). 2. Joseph’s road down: a. Joseph’s favored status with his father. “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children” (Genesis 37:3). Favoritism ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:21, Genesis 39:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Muchness Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 19, 2023

The final message in our series on James. Looking at how God answers our prayers.

The Muchness of God James 5:13-16 August 20, 2023 Here’s the bad news! Last Sunday most of us admitted our sinful predisposition to be impatient people. Hopefully, by the time we finish, you’ll see the good news! Today, in many respects we’re looking at patience again, but from an entirely ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Current Possessions Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Aug 26, 2023

Ephesians 1:3 "3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"

Jesus coming back is talked about almost everywhere you turn these days, He has and still is speaking through His people of His imminent return and we Are at the very precipice of the last days. Exciting as this is, Jesus has said He is coming back for a Bride without spot or wrinkle, for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Colossians 2:6