Sermons on Boundary:

Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014

3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Life-Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living As Life-Givers Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - February 23, 2014 Intro Many of us have been watching the Olympics. Along with the remarkable skills... there have bee some special moments that transcend the competition. • First Winter Olympic athlete ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feasting With The Pharisees - An Examination Of Luke 14:1-24

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 21, 2013

Jesus ate with all kinds of sinners, including the Pharisees. One such occasion is recorded in Luke 14:1-14. In this lesson we'll examine the disastrous dinner with a focus of learning who will sit around the Lord's table.

The meal table is the main social center of the home. Think of some of your warmest memories and many of them will be associated with meal-time. In our text, the entire passage is centered around and on a meal table. The great question discussed was who will sit around God’s table in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: *other

Galatians: Our Emancipation Proclamation Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

People are moving faster than ever before, but they have no idea of where they’re going. Galatians answers the age-old question: How can I find real meaning in life?

INTRODUCTION This morning, I’m starting a series on Galatians and I’m excited about what we’re going to learn over the next twelve months. When you get the truth of Galatians, you’ll have a personal grace awakening. That’s why I’ve entitled the series, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ground Is Level At The Foot Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The Old Testament gave favored status to the Jews and considered Gentiles unclean. But the New Testament teaches that the ground is level at the foot of the cross.

INTRODUCTION Galatians is written to a group of Christians who were straying from the grace-way. They replaced grace with rule-keeping. We need laws and rules. I’m glad we have the law of gravity, or we’d all fly off into space. And, of course, we need speed limit laws for public ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Myth: I Don't Need Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: I Don't Need Church

Intro Continuing in our series entitled "Myths." Today an idea that may be a little more common and expressed a little more openly... Myth: I Don't Need Church This idea might be expressed in similar ways with a little more subtly and nuance...such as: • I don't need a church to have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2014

1) Peace from the Person of God (Isaiah 2:1-2), and 2) Peace through the saving Purpose of God (Isaiah 2:3-5)

(VIDEO INTRO: "Christmas Truce". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtkeaj-ubuQ) As the soldiers enjoyed a "Peace at Christmas" during WW I, the threat of the Assyrian army disrupted any notice of peace for the Israelis. Isaiah spoke out to Judah during the critical years of Assyrian expansion, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

How To Pray With Power Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2020

How can we pray with power? 1. We must take action by asking. 2. We must expand our expectations. 3. We must lift up our prayers in the Lord's name. 4. We must count on the Lord's commitments.

How to Pray with Power The Gospel of John John 14:12-14 (Read vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 9, 2017 (Revised January 28, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Here in the last few hours before the cross, Jesus spoke to His disciples about the most important things, and one of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Work

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The blood is the only way but why?

(1)And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Enough Is Enough - I Am On The Run

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014

A Sermon on the running from the call of God. How our disobedience can bring the worst of storms in to our lives

"Enough Is Enough" - I Am On The Run by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. “I’ve made more than I can ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Passover (Exodus 12:1-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

The Passover is not "our" festival. But there are things about it, that we should learn and carry over to how we "observe" the Lord's supper.

This morning, we find ourselves in Exodus 12. Here, Pharaoh is about to finally, forever be popped like a tick. Every Egyptian firstborn, from human to cow, will be killed. After this, Yahweh will give his people freedom, and lead them toward the promised land. Now, Yahweh knows that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-28, 1 Corinthians 10:21, John 1:36, John 6:4, Philippians 3:19-20, John 6:43-59, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34  (view more)  (view less)

Remember God's Strong Hand (Exodus 12:51-13:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 16, 2022

God set up all of Israelite life, so it'd be a constant reminder not simply of God, but of God's power. Why?

Let's start today, by reminding ourselves of where we are in Exodus. At this point, Yahweh has killed the firstborn of every Egyptian-- from human, up to cattle. Pharaoh has released God's people from their servitude. And Yahweh gave favor to the Israelites, so that they could ask for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:51, Acts 4:23-31, Exodus 13:1-16

15) We Believe In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

The Bible teaches that Prayer is essential for every Child of God. This introductory study about Prayer considers 5 important questions in light of the Scriptures: 1) What is Prayer? 2) Who Should Pray? 3) Where Do We Pray? 4) When Should We Pray? 5) Why Should We Pray?

15) WE BELIEVE IN PRAYER! An Introduction To The Important Questions About Prayer TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Introduction Ok - so we are talking about: “...Those things most surely believed among us”, This is something talked about and readily recorded for us Luke 1:1. Now as part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Resolve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2022

Resolve to live convictionally without compromise.

Last Sunday afternoon, Beth and I drove to the Chicago area to celebrate Mother’s Day with Beth’s mom. It was a joy to see her mom and dad, two of her sisters, and two brothers-in-law. After visiting for a bit, my brother-in-law Mark shared how disappointed and sad he is about what is happening ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody, Show Me The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022

Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 9:6-7, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:14, 1 John 1:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal