Sermons on Census:

Your God Will Be Mine

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 22, 2012

The book of Ruth unfolds a beautiful example of the Providence of God in response to sincere faith. This story is also part of God's preparation for the birth of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Your God Will Be Mine The book of Ruth is one of the shortest in the Bible but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. If you have never read this book I would urge you to do so. It only takes about 15-20 minutes and I feel sure that you will not be disappointed It is found between the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Third in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Prophet. Jesus is asked a question of authority, responsibility, eternity, priority & identity.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 3:The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Mark 11:15-19 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the very prestigious psychologist who was called to testify at a trial? A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012

There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Jesus’ birth is not just supernatural, it’s educational. Along with educational, it’s also transformational. What Jesus thought before he was born influenced the way he lived.

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the famous poem by Clement Clark Moore that begins this way: ’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2016

The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge I. Our Mess ( our sins) II. We hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption III. We allow God to continue His Work through the Holy Spirit to recreate us as His Masterpieces

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) Title: Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge our mess ( our sin). It is the time that we hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Marriage Belongs To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2015

In this sermon, we explore the fact that God created marriage, therefore, marriage belongs to God. God's higher purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel. Much from this sermon comes from chapter 6 in David Platt’s book, Counter Culture.

Introduction: A. Our sermon for today continues our series called Marriage Matters. 1. Last week, we discussed the fact that marriage ain’t easy. 2. We talked about some myths about marriage that can set us up for marriage failure. 3. Today, we want to explore the fact that marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2016

This is the first sermon in a series on the life of the apostle Paul. We will be looking to become like Jesus by following Paul's example. The primary resource for the series is Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit.

A. Once a five-year-old named Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. 1. Simeon the Stylite was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. 2. Determined to follow Simeon’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Only I Had Known!

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Dec 30, 2017

A Christmas sermon told in the first-person from the perspective of a Bethlehem citizen.

If Only I Had Known! Matthew 2:1-14 "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" "Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Nominal Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2012

How to know that you are truly saved.

“Nominal Christianity” 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012

In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1 - We Need The Heart Of Joseph. Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

Part 1 of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season (Or anytime). We will research the heart of those surrounding the birth of Jesus to see what was in their hearts that enabled them to be in the right place, at the right time, to be among the very few wh

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011

A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus meets us where we are so He can send us where He wants us.

Encounter Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2019 We’re all on a journey, aren’t we? Easter can be a time when unfulfilled expectations rise to the surface. My guess is some of you have experienced doubt, disappointment, depression, disillusionment, defeat, despair, and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Party Parade Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist