Sermons on Breaking The Bonds:

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024

The First Resurrection Morning

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building On The Rock Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 18, 2024

Those who heed the message of a false prophet are unwise, building their hope on an unstable foundation. Jesus discusses "doing" vs. "doing his will," as many who proclaim to do works in His name will wind up in hell.

Our message today picks up where we left off, where Jesus warned us about false prophets who are ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing (cf. Matthew 7:15-20). When I preached from that passage, I began with the fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf as our opening illustration. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2024

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 25, 2024

Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled prophecy and announced His Kingship to all Israel.

What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-24–24 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Grave Robber

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 31, 2024

There was a new robber in town! I said there was a new robber in town! The grave robber! The new robber in town had taken away the Keys, to life and death from the devil, without the devil, even having a clue as to what was happening, once and for all and forevermore!

The Grave Robber Matthew 28 1-15 NKJ 1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 27:50-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Dwelling Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 17, 2025

A sermon on the curtains, veils, and screens in the Tabernacle

Introduction Can I be honest with you this morning? To be fair, I hope you know I’m honest with you every Sunday morning. But can I be especially honest with you this week? When I looked at this passage at the beginning of the week, I really questioned whether we should do this passage at all. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed To Witness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 10, 2025

When the LORD transforms a person, they should witness for HIM

Transformed to Witness Acts 3:11-26 Most people think Christians are a group of people who share moral standards and meet at a specific building on Sundays. They think Christians are formed by meeting with other like-minded people and sharing religious beliefs. But Christianity is something that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs We Sing: "holy Forever" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2025

As we think through this song, we are going to first look at a central belief that we hold about God… that He is Holy. Then we will look at the passage that inspired the song which is the vision of the Apostle John in Revelation chapter 4.

SONGS WE SING: ‘HOLY FOREVER’ Revelation 4:1-11 #HolyForever SING ‘HOLY FOREVER’ VIDEO: TIM HAWKINS ON ‘HAND RAISING CHURCH’ [2:39] INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing” and that previous video had little to do with the sermon other than the topic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

02 A Perfect High Priest Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Jesus, our perfect High Priest, secures our place in God’s presence forever.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to step in on your behalf? Maybe you found yourself in a legal mess and needed a lawyer who knew the system. Maybe you were traveling in a foreign country, struggling with the language, and needed a translator—just to order food. Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Your Past With God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

How often does God have to wrestle with us, through His word and His Spirit to bring something to our attention? He’ll wrestle with us until we come to the end of ourselves, until we see the issue for what it is, until He is first

Facing your past with God Genesis 32:1-28 16 March 2025 Last time in our Dust to Life series, we saw how God called Jacob to leave Haran and how Jacob made his peace with his father-in-law Laban. We are in chapter 32 today where Jacob now comes face-to-face with God. Before this happens, however, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get The Most Out Of A Sermon Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 27, 2025

To benefit from today's message, just believe, appreciate, and learn from the preaching of God’s Word.

Sue Hammons, from Lubbock, Texas, talks about four-year-old Jason, who was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn't catch, and handed the peach to him. Thinking his wife had sent him a snack, Grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Good Friday

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

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MARK 9: 31 For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later." MARK 10:34 "They will mock Him and spit on Him, and scourge Him and kill Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31

Denomination: Vineyard

Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025

Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025

As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Yourself From Idols Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 13, 2024

In the first century idols were an all-pervasive and normal aspect of society which could be a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” In the first century AD, when people wrote letters, there was a pretty standard approach in the way the letters were structured – including the structure you used to finish your letter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Paths

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 13, 2024

Introduction to Psalms and a choice with two paths in life

The Two Paths Psalm 1 Good morning. Most of us here this morning, have heard of the metaphor, a "Fork in the road". Of course, while driving there are actual forks in the road, where one road splits into two. The metaphor of a "Fork in the road" can refer to a time when someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational