Sermons on Closing:

A Sanctuary Dediction

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2015

We dedicated our newly remodeled sanctuary back to the Lord.

Good morning, and welcome to God's house this morning! It is always a pleasure to see each of you on Sunday mornings. Our prayer is that, as you sit here, you will begin to feel an upswelling of God's Spirit working in you to bring you closer to Jesus Christ than you have ever been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: *other

Justified By Faith In Christ Part One

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Are you good enough?

Justified by faith in Christ Romans chapter 5:1-11 I am certainly glad that we are able to get together and look at God’s Word together. Prayer- This morning Lord, would you speak to your servants through your servant. So that we might sense your presence and sense what you want to do in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Three Faiths Of Easter

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 6, 2025

When John, Peter, and Mary all came to the empty tomb, they exhibited three types of faith that are present in many people today when they face and look into the empty tomb of Jesus.

The Three Faiths of Easter John 20:1-18 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pvasBS2go Have you ever noticed how much running there is in the Bible? There’s so much that sometimes it leaves me breathless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Precious In God's Sight

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much God loves you?

Sometimes when I’m wrestling to figure out what is on God’s heart for me to preach on, I’ll take a pictorial directory of our church family, look at the pictures one by one and pray, “Lord, what is on your heart for this person, for that family?” I did just that this week, thinking about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Missionary Commissioning Service

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 6, 2020

Message for the commissioning of a church member into missionary service. Charge to both the candidate and the church.

1. INTRODUCTION What a joy it is to commission [candidate's name] for missionary service this morning, and to participate in what God is doing to reach the nations! Most of us have heard of the verses in Matthew 28 that are commonly referred to as “The Great Commission”… Go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 14:26-27, Luke 14:33, Mark 10:28-31, Ephesians 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Love Sundays (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

In Psalm 122, David rejoiced to go to the house of the Lord! Why? Because David loved the PEACE of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/7/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (Peace) Good morning and welcome to church! I found some interesting statistic this week that I thought I’d share with you. It turns out 46% of fatal accidents happen in the home, 33% of fatal accidents ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Fear Men--Fear The Lord

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Overcoming fear

Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether from ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessed Merciful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Scorn Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 10, 2018

This teaching gives an understanding on how God used scorn and His chastisements to keep David’s character in check.

In The Midst of Scorn King David Matured In The Chastisements of God A Psalm of David says, “O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting With God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2018

How to we draw closer to God so we can reach our Full Potential when He calls us.

Connecting with God! The Great Adventure James 4:6-10 January 28, 2018 Two weeks ago, I told you my hope, my goal and vision for the year is that we would move closer to reaching our FULL POTENTIAL. That idea came from a quote by Kobe Bryant. He said ~ My deepest fear is not using what God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018

Jude sounds a warning that False teachers, false teaching, heresies, are invading the church. that warning is a relevant now as it has ever been.

And as we start, let me ask a couple of questions…questions about sleeping? Who in here feels like you need more sleep? Who has ever fallen asleep while trying to watch a movie? or watching a football game? Who in here has ever fallen asleep in church?...(no hands, I really don’t want to know!) ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Any Idea How Much God Has Paid To Set Us Free; Free To Do What?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016

To whom to we go is a great answer to a very difficult question, it sounds almost defeatist, but it is really a revelation so strong that it will change your life so that we are no longer slaves to this word, belonging to another.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John’s in Girvan Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2012; both churches being Scottish Episcopal Churchs in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Episcopal

"Out With The Old- In With The New.” (New Year Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

New year’s is always an exciting time of the year.

WHY IS IT SO EXCITING FOR US? It is exciting for two reasons: (1) By nature it is always exciting when we get something new. It is exciting to get… • A new car • A new suit of clothing • A new home • A new child or grandchild But it is also exciting as we anticipate entering a NEW YEAR. WHAT ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist