Sermons on Church Field:

God’s Plan For His People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2012

1. Rejecting God’s way leads to a sick society (vs. 1-4). 2. God wants His servants to stand in the gap (vs. 5-7). 3. God has a heavenly purpose for our earthly success (vs. 8-9 & 12-17). 4. The right choice changes everything (vs. 17).

For Such a Time as This Part 2: God’s Plan for His People Esther 2:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 *Last week we began to look at this story of Esther that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2012

What does it mean to be transformed by Christ?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 21, 2012 Date Preached: September 23, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: A Guide For Living Godly Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 ETS: Paul understood what it took to live a godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012

Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing From Our Roots Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015

Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

“Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have Oil?

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2019

An awesome message about the widow whose sons were to be enslaved & Elisha's insight to multiply her little bit of oil, her "nothing," into a vast supply that met her current and future needs! We control how many blessings we receive!

DO YOU HAVE OIL? 2 Kgs. 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LIFE INSURANCE 1. A very nervous airline passenger began pacing the terminal when bad weather delayed his flight. During his walk he ran across one of those insurance machines. 2. It offered $100,000 in the event of an untimely death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd's Promise

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

God promises to be with us

Psalm 23 - Part 4 - 2/5/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:19-21, Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Scandalized

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

They believed Jesus was a bad man. That is scary. How could one behold Jesus, hear him teach, witness his miracles, and then conclude that “He is possessed by Beelzebul”?

Matthew 26:57-68 The Scandalized 2/29/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Says Seven, Six Won’t Do

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2016

It wasn’t until Naaman went down in obedience the 7th and last time that the miracle occurred. Some of you are looking for a miracle, but it will not occur until you meet the requirements God is telling your heart!

WHEN GOD SAYS SEVEN, SIX WON’T DO 2 Kgs. 5:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SINGING PERFORMANCE 1. A lady had a wealthy father who gave her private singing lessons. At last she sang in a concert. Afterward, she was very excited. A friend came to her dressing room. 2. The singer asked her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016

Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility, Yielding, Surrender

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 28, 2019

A humble heart is the bedrock of any meaningful relationship with God.

Humility, Yielding, Surrender Throughout scripture we see a truth that is the bedrock of our relationship with God: a humble heart. It’s a heart that finds joy in yielding and surrendering its will and desires to God’s will and desires. Sadly, this doesn’t appeal to many in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 34:27, 1 Peter 5:5-7, James 4:6-7, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 8:32-34, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 23:26, Luke 6:45, Matthew 18:1-4, Psalm 19:14, John 5:30, Acts 9:4-6, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Proverbs 8:13, Psalm 119:89, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 138:2, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:16-17, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019

The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:8, Ruth 3:9, Exodus 21:10-11, Exodus 20:4-8, Exodus 24:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Circumstances Of Life Vs. Our Faith In The World

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019

The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it confusion and confoundedness to our spiritual sense – our faith.

This is one of those studies that God gave me, for me, but it is also to share with everyone. Truly meant to bless all of us. The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer - Continued Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Give us this day our daily bread. This is praying not for spiritual but for physical needs, but could well be as some believe, that that prayer is just all spiritual. But could very well be also physical.

I. Introduction A. A lady who was speeding had an officer pulled her to the side of the road. She didn't have her seat belt on so as soon as she stopped, she quickly slipped it on before the officer got to her window. After talking to her about speeding, the officer said, "I see you are wearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

God's love demonstrated

Christmas,,,not what it used to be,,, no nativity,,, it is all about marketing,,, used to be Merry Christmas,,, now it is Happy Holidays ( illustration, I heard on the news of fights in stores,,,,, two ladies over radio,,,, . Christmas is about the love of God....Jesus is the greatest gift of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist