Sermons on Central Symbol:

The Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Pergamos.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2022

There are four different men named Simeon mentioned in the Bible: Simeon, a son of Jacob (Genesis 29:33); Simeon, a man who met the baby Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem (Luke 2:25); Simeon, a church member in Antioch (Acts 13:1); and Simeon who was listed in the lineage of Jesus (Luke 3:30).

Simeon Who was Simeon in the Bible? There are four different men named Simeon mentioned in the Bible: Simeon, a son of Jacob (Genesis 29:33); Simeon, a man who met the baby Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem (Luke 2:25); Simeon, a church member in Antioch (Acts 13:1); and Simeon who was listed in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Finishes

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 21, 2022

The story of Noah reveals principles of the faith by which we respond to God's Saving Grace.

Faith Finishes TEXT: Genesis 6:1-22; Hebrews 11:17 INTRODUCTION: The story of Noah and the ark is more common that our favorite nursery rhymes. In our nursery here at the church, the theme is a large boat full of animals riding above an ocean filled with colorful fish with a beautiful rainbow in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Room For Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 7, 2021

Today we are going to again use chapter 2 of Revelation beginning in verse 12 to see what Jesus had to say about the church at Pergamum and how they compromised their faith in Christ by “changing their color” and becoming like those around them.

We have been studying the Book of Daniel on Wednesday nights and I would like to invite you all to come at 6:30 on Wednesday nights and join us. But last Wednesday, we talked about how Daniel and his 3 friends were tempted greatly to compromise with King Nebuchadnezzar’s and the world’s ways. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

The Witness, the Word, and the Water - Each one of these ingredients played an important role in the Ethiopian Eunuch’s conversion to Christ.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/30/2017 As most of you know, we’re six weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The purpose of this journey is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 12 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 11.

Following Jesus (12) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 11:1-21 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/19/2017 If you’ve been with us since January, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that has led us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement In Difficult Times

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 6, 2002

During times of difficulty, we find it hard to belive God. Trusting in God will bring peace to our heart and joy in our struggles.

HEBREWS 10:35,36: CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HATH GREAT RECOMPENCE OF REWARD. FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE.(KJV) In an ever changing world, we need confidence. Confidence is the assurance in God’s word that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Or Hell Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

Paul lays the foundation of his explination of salvation in Romans 1, a foundation that makes the difference between heaven and hell.

The Book of Romans: Proud to be a Christian Heaven or Hell? For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Carl, Sven, And The Angels Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about two Nordic shepherds and their Holy Land encounter with angels.

"Sven did you yust see what I think I yust saw?" "I don’t know Carl--what do you think it is that you yust saw--because I think I yust saw what you think you yust saw?" "Angels, Sven, angels--one angel and then a whole bunch of angels--singing some strange religious song and talking about some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007

Sermon 3 in I Corth.

THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction A. God has given us a message of salvation through the cross (v. 18). B. God’s Word instructs us to receive this message by faith (Romans 3:21-26). C. The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. Paul wants the Corinthians to focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Of Me Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004

The focal point of our worship is to partake of "The Lord’s Supper." We partake of this divinely instituted meal lest we forget the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf and the ramifications of that sacrifice.

INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual time so he asked his mother, “Is dad going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Known To Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

Would you recognize Jesus if he came to visit you? How would he make himself known? Perhaps he would be known to you as he became known to the men on the road to Emmaus.

Known To Them – LK 24: 13 - 35 Intro: Laureen had corresponded with Gauthier since they became high school pen pals. A continent and an ocean had separated them. They had exchanged pictures years ago. Laureen was planning a trip to France and wanted to meet her long-distance friend. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cover Your Head Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 25, 2003

Sermon in the Series Spiritual Warfare

Introduction: A. There is a helmet law in God’s kingdom. B. The world seems to be full of people who have lost there heads. C. Salvation covers our thoughts, decisions, and emotions. 1. Salvation a. Salvation is deliverance and preservation. b. Planned and established by God, we were the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Paid In Full!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The act of Redemption.

Redemption is one of the central themes of Scripture and specifically of Ephesians. What does Redemption mean? There are six terms taken from the New Testament in relation to salvation.  Dikaios: refers to a legal acquittal of a charge.  Aphiemi: basically means to send away, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist