Sermons on Catalina Island:

"No Longer Bound"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 22, 2008

The demon possessed man of Gadaranes was bound by about 6000 demons, but when they people of the city came to see what happened they found he was No Longer Bound.

“No Longer Bound” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 5 : 1-9 & 15 Opening: It is often said that the greatest accomplishment the devil has done is that he convinces people that he does not exist. What the devil does so many times is he tries to cause people to believe that some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2020

We gather to grow, and we scatter to sow.

Last weekend we focused on the beatitude of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We were encouraged to lament our losses, to be sorrowful about our sins, to cry over the condition of Christians and non-Christians, and to weep for our world. While ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, John 15:20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Quarantine The Gospel!

Contributed by Greg Stier on Mar 23, 2020

We are living in some strange times! In this sermon Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share ministries, shares some practical wisdom and insight into a gospel centered response.

We are living during some strange, strange times. More and more cities are taking drastic steps to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. We, as a ministry have taken drastic steps as well. We have cancelled our face-to-face large group meetings for the immediate future and have moved much of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 14, 2021

In verses, 11-15 Paul gives Titus the motivation behind living a life that honors God - the amazing grace of Jesus.

Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace! Titus 2:11-15 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-14-2021 The Kitchen Sink After I proposed to Maxine, our mutual friend Terri had a serious talk with me. She said that now that I had committed to Maxine satan was going to throw the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The First Baptist Preacher Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

“It’s not about me. It’s all about Jesus.” If you make that your motto, then you’re on your way to understanding what abundant life is all about.

INTRODUCTION Most towns in America have a “first Baptist church.” That means they were the first Baptist church organized in a particular city. For instance, First Baptist Church Tyler was established in 1848, two years after Tyler became a city. They are our mother congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Touch Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

You may think you're too sick, too vile, too sinful, too far gone for Jesus to help; that you'll clean up your act first, and then come to Jesus. It’s a good thing that the leper didn’t wait until he was clean to beg Jesus for a touch.

INTRODUCTION For the past six weeks we counted down the last 94 hours of the life of Jesus before the discovery of the empty tomb on Easter morning. In this message I’m going to resume my verse- by-verse study of the Gospel According to Mark. This series is entitled, “The reMARKable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times- A Synopsis

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 7, 2021

The following is a synopsis of the end times events that will hopefully shake you into the reality and the servility of the times we are living.

We are in the last days, but even if we're not in the last days you are in your last days you're in your last days right now so regardless of the last days events regardless of the Rapture the bottom line is that you are living in your last days the Bible says tomorrow is not promised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 24:3-8, Matthew 24:32-35, Daniel 12:4, 2 Peter 3:3, Titus 1:15-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:21, Revelation 6:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow Me - Responding To His Call

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Jul 28, 2018

When you follow Jesus, He will lead you into the Bible, through the prayer closet and out into the harvest fields! Jesus said, "Follow Me". Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life.

Title: Follow Me - A Daily Walk with Jesus Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life. › INTRODUCTION: God has a plan for your life. God’s PLAN FOR YOU... is your purpose and what He had in mind when He created you. Jesus said that He came to give us life. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, John 10:27, Luke 24:13-32, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 24:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That’s What Friends Are For

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 5: 1 – 18

1 Kings 5: 1 – 18 That’s what friends are for 5 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always loved David. 2 Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: 3 You know how my father David could not build a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

Ready For Anything (Part 3: First Four Pieces Of Armor) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 1, 2024

In this message, we explore the first four pieces of armor in Ephesians 6: Belt, Shoes, Breastplate, and Shield. Understanding this armor and applying these truths are essential for Christian success.

Intro Imagine what it would be like this morning if today’s news headline read: “America at War.” What if you woke up today to the news that war has broken out between America and China? Every military base would be on high alert. Every mother would be concerned about the future of her sons and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Acts 2:42, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 10:10, 1 John 3:7, Proverbs 11:3, Luke 11:17, Hebrews 12:1-15, Genesis 3:1-6, Romans 13:12-14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Need Help? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2026

Don’t look to the law for help; look to Christ. To be sure, learn from the law. Learn the truth about God and yourself. But if you want to make true and lasting changes to your life, lean hard on Jesus.

Perhaps, you remember an old Lowe's Hardware commercial, which shows a do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. He proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ladder, and steps aside to turn on the switch. After he turns it on, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Name Sounds Familiar

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 1: 1 – 54

1 Chronicles 1: 1 – 54 Your name sounds familiar 1 Adam, Seth, Enosh, 2 Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared, 3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, 4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 5 The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 6 The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018

The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Hurts In Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2001

Healing the relationships in our homes involves 1. Honest confession. 2. A willingness to stop the things that hurt the other person. 3. Opening our hearts to them once again and allowing them to come in.

In the Scripture reading this morning, we find one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. The irony is that it is a family led by one of the most godly men in the Old Testament — King David. David is described as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and he was. But he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Methodist