Sermons on Church Vision:

Life In The Son

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

In Acts 3:15, the Bible calls Jesus the “author of life.” It is of utmost importance that we realize that the origin of abundant life is Jesus Christ; and that His abundant life is everlasting, both now and in the age to come eternal.

In Acts 3:15 Jesus Christ is called “the Prince of life.” Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). John 1:4 tells us, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” 2 Peter 1:3 declares of Jesus that “His divine power has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-58

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 20, 2021

This is message I preached in a series on Romans.

Title: Securing the Gospel Script: Romans 5:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-18-21 Intro: Pastor and Scholar Steven J Cole said the following of today’s passage: “When most commentators say, as Thomas Schreiner does (Romans [Baker], p. 267), that our text “is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Multi-Dimensional Attributes Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 23, 2021

God is not confined to our three dimensions of space and single dimension of time.

The divine attributes of God give Him supreme power over all things and unlimited knowledge of all truth in every potential situation, whether before the beginning, in between, or at the end, under all possible interpretations of any component in any dimension. He knows everything that will or does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, James 1:17, Acts 17:27-28, John 8:12, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, John 1:14, Malachi 3:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:5-6, Romans 13:12, Matthew 5:16, Romans 13:12-14, 1 Corinthians 4:4, Genesis 1:3, Ephesians 5:8-12, 1 John 1:5, Revelation 21:23, Isaiah 60:19-20, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Malachi (My Messenger) Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 24, 2021

Last book before a 400 year silence (when Jesus was born); Jerusalem during prosperity

Malachi proclaims the sinful condition of the Jews, warns of God’s judgment, and promises relief in the coming of the Savior. The nation had just come through 200 years of economic, spiritual and governmental prosperity. After 12 years Nehemiah straightened out the nation politically (in 433 B.C.) ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Plus Plus Panhandling

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 26, 2021

This message tells the story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 - and teaches us how to approach healing today. the big idea is "Healing happens when God speaks and his people obey."

“PLUS, PLUS Panhandling !” Text: Acts 3:1-16 Subject: What do we learn about healing from Acts 3? Complement: we are to obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit Big idea: healing happens when God speaks and his people obey. INTRODUCTION – HAVE YOU EVER TRIED PANHANDLING? Have you ever given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 30, 2021

God's people had to trust God's plan and they did just that. God gave them the victory and no man could take credit for the fall of Jericho. It was God's plan and God's victory.

“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Jericho: Joshua 6 Joshua sermon 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwkDQaRzXg0 The battle of Jericho wasn't much of a battle: According to Joshua chapter 6, Joshua and the people did what God told them to do and God did the rest. The Israelites merely: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's For Your Own Good

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021

Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 4:13, John 16:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning God Created

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 2, 2021

2ND SERMON ON Genesis series

Genesis 1 (2) In the Beginning God Created - Read Genesis 1 In the beginning God created. Did you notice, during this time of creation, it lists days? At the end of verse 5, “There was an evening, and there was a morning, day 1. Verse 8, God called the expanse sky. Evening came and then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mindset Of Christ: Teach Me How To Live, Lord

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do we go from here?

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you. James 1:21 GNT You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, James 1:21, John 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 19:18, John 15:9-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Information Age & The Christian Worldview: Is God Just A Delusion? Or Is God Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

What does it mean to believe? What does it mean to follow Christ? How is this applied? What is the process involved? How does faith stack up against the modern views on life? Is God just a delusion? Or is He real?

What does it mean to believe? What does it mean to follow Christ? How is this applied? What is the process involved? How does faith stack up against the modern views on life? Is God just a delusion? Or is He real? The late Charles Colson put it well: “It is not what we do that matters, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 17, 2021

So, let’s push aside everything we have read on the internet about faith, put the secular books down that make an attempt to define Christian faith, and let’s take hold of a different understanding of faith from what the world describes.

After taking a week off from our series last Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day, we return today. I hope all our mothers had a wonderfully blessed day and I hope your family showed their love and appreciation to you on your Special Day because you are so special to us. Today’s Holy word is FAITH. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Ocd Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2021

OCD is often joked about but this mental health issue can severely impact people's lives. Saul's obsession over David ultimately impacted his ability to rule Israel.

In 1884 he moved to the United States with nothing but a letter of introduction to Thomas Edison. The letter was written by his former employer, Charles Batchelor, and it simply read, “I know two great men, one is you and the other is this young man.” Today, when we think of Tesla, we think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Your Treasure Is

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on May 23, 2021

Idolatry is anything we run to besides the Lord for comfort. Whatever we spend all our time, money and energy on will show us if there are idols in our lives.

The title of my message today is Where Your Treasure Is. We are going to talk about idolatry today. I was doing housework one day this week and the Lord told me something about idolatry. And I said, Lord, I just recorded a podcast on idolatry, Why are we talking about idolatry again? And He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:18, Genesis 31:19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Charismatic