Sermons on C Epiphany 2:

You Have The Outdated Version Of Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 22, 2020

I'm not the way I used to be, since the Lord has changed me.

The change that Jesus brought into Paul’s life is one of the most dramatic narratives and radical transformations of a person that has ever been recorded. The record is that Saul whose name would be changed to Paul was born to a prominent Jewish family in Tarsus – the capital of the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

What does it mean to suffer for Jesus?

Suffering for Jesus 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction- Turn to 1 Peter 4:1-6 Good morning- Last week I asked you if you realized that your attitude plays a big factor in what you receive during the service. I hope you thought about that a minute and determined that as you came into church this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020

God can see in you what others can't.

The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"is God Asleep"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it?

A PLACE OF GRACE “Is God Asleep?” Mark 4:35-41 Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it? That question has been posed many times; often in beauty pageants like the Miss America pageant. And the answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Now What?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 13, 2020

A look at the post election results and what to do next.

Now What? November 15, 2020 Two weeks ago we talked about the upcoming election. The election is over. All along as I listened to the candidates from various parties and races, I was not sure who to believe. I’m not sure when it will end? Not every one of my candidates won, that’s probably true ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 17:22-23, Matthew 11:28, Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

Apostle John in the Spirit on the isle of Patmos having an encounter with Jesus. A message for the church at Sardis to wake up, they appeared unstoppable, while in reality, they were dead and doing nothing of value.

Book of life Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction- Good morning- Please turn to Book of Revelation Chapter 3 and as you turn there, let us bow for prayer as we open His word this morning. Prayer- Father today, as we come together to hear your word, would you speak to us and reveal yourself to us as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Law, Scribes, And Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

it is not wise to debate with Jesus about laws and truths that He has put together.Let's look at the truths He gives us in Loveing God and loving others.

The law, Scribes, and Jesus Mark 12:28-34 Nothing will drive us to prayer like sensing a need and knowing that God is the only one who can fix it- Church let’s pray- Prayer- Good morning Jesus! We have come with a heart filled with excitement, we have come with a heart of expectation…okay Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Shield And Buckler Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 3, 2020

The shield and buckler are weapons that protect one from the attacks of the enemy. The adversary may attack us from afar or from close at hand. Whatever be the case, God’s children must realize that God’s protection is available to us nonetheless.

Psalm 91 - Study 14 - Shield and Buckler We read in Psalm 91:4, “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” (KJV) The shield and buckler are weapons that protect one from the attacks of the enemy. The adversary may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4

Denomination: Other

Have You Had A Blood Transfusion Yet?

Contributed by James Burns on Mar 20, 2021

In Order to make heaven our home we need a blood transfusion from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Title: Have you had A Blood Transfusion? Text: Isaiah 53:5 “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed Two weeks ago, I preached on being covered by the blood out of Exodus 12:11-14, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Dos And Don'ts Of Salvation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 22, 2021

A defibrillator can’t save someone while it’s in its cabinet. It has to be taken down and operated. In the same way, Jesus’ death and resurrection don’t save a person unless a person makes use of them. A person has to respond to them. There are some 'dos' and 'don'ts'.

In recent years something new has appeared on many high streets: defibrillators. Defibrillators can be life-savers if someone suffers a heart attack. They aren’t only on high streets, of course. I like to do ‘Park Run’ (when it’s happening!) and lots of Park Runs have defibrillators. You often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-30, Psalm 14:3, Psalm 53:3, James 2:17, James 2:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From The Worst To The Best Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul tells us in verses 13 and 14 that he was always a very religious man, and he was zealous in his commitment to Judaism. Paul becomes a great example of both the danger and value of being religious.

Mary Marrow had just arrived in China as a missionary when the Boxer Rebellion broke out in 1900. The leaders of China blamed the missionaries for the problems of the land, and mobs began to violently persecute the Christians. They were dragged from their homes and forced to stomp on a cross or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13

Friendship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Time and time again friendship has been the force determining the course of history.

After making his historic stand before the Diet Of Worms where he defied the church and refused to recant, Martin Luther started for home. He had stirred up a hornet's nest of opposition, and plots were made against his life. As Luther's carriage entered a narrow pass, ideal for an ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Love's Limitations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The challenge of John is for believers to be loyal to the Lord in their love, and not corrupt it and diminish it by allowing the world to gain their affection.

"Atlanta's Race" is the title of Sir E. J. Poynter's most successful paintings. The story behind the painting is from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Atlanta was the daughter of Schoenus of Boeotia, and she was famous for her matchless beauty. She was also so swift of foot that none ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Punished For Me-Life Swap 4 Psalm Sunday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2021

This sermon deals with the contrast of changing places with Jesus on Psalm Sunday as opposed to Good Friday. It stresses that Jesus not only died for us, but that He died in our place.

Punished For Me-Life Swap Palm Sunday 3/28/21 Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:32-54 We are in the fourth message of our series on Life-Swap in which Jesus changes places with us. We have looked at Betrayed For us, Forsaken For Us, Accused For Us. Today we will look at Punished For Us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed