Sermons on Commentary:

How To Know That You Know That You Know Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

we are a people whose actions of love are evidence of a transformed heart. There is assurance.

How To Know That You Know That You Know: 1 John 2:3-14 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John Sept. 25, 2005 Intro: What is “for sure”? (invite responses). I have one more… Last week I kicked off our fall sermon series through the book 1 John. It is a fairly brief epistle, written by Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Glory Whats The Story - Haggai?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

Teaching of Gods covanent, Gods promise and the glory of his temple, the silver and gold are Gods and Gods alone, the blessings he brings to those who seek and love him and him alone

Intro - History Haggai means festival, feast, festive, I get the impression from reading this book that Haggai was the least scary of the OT prophets, a man with a heart of love, not condemning but trying to help the people truly find God and all his blessings for them. The prophet was most likely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Break It Up Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Chew On This Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Signs Of The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Part 3 of the series There Is Power In the Blood. At the time of the Crucifixion some unusual signs pointed to Jesus as the Messiah.

There Is Power In the Blood – Part 3 Unusual Signs of the Crucifixion I. Introduction For the past few weeks we have been doing a Bible study entitled There Is Power in the Blood. The purpose of this study has been to learn why God puts such a great importance on this red stuff flowing through ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Season Is It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

Title – What Season Is It? Scripture Passage – Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Description – The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’ This morning we begin with the reading of our main text and following the reading of it, we will watch a video clip. As you watch the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Society Or Community

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

The description of Community (neighborhood) Community, or Neighborhood, as I use the word today, is a segment within society that transcends self-interest and becomes intentionally intertwined collective of individuals that form a need-meeting, life-chang

It seems like while I was growing up, the words “neighbor” and “neighborhood” were pretty important. Mom and Dad would always talk about the other “kids in our neighborhood.” We’d have over friends, “from the neighborhood.” The church would get excited if a new family moved “into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ture Values: Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2008

We should be driven by compassion because Jesus was driven by it.

True Values: Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the summer of 1982, I spent the summer in Europe working with a group called Youth With a Mission. Most of my time was spent in Amsterdam, Holland. Now, Amsterdam is notorious for being the drug dealing capital of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

God's Wonderful Works Of Creation - Job Chapter Thirty Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty six.

Job 36 could be outlined: Elihu Asks For Job’s Attention (Job 36:1-4) God’s Just Dealings With Men (Job 36:5-15) Elihu Advises Job (Job 36:16-23) God’s Wonderful Works Of Creation (Job 36:24-33) Elihu continues to speak: 1 Elihu also proceeded and said: 2 "Bear with me a little, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 7

WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand In The Gap Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warriors, Pt. 4

STAND IN THE GAP (DANIEL 9:1-19) Have you thought of praying for countries in crisis around the world? Increasingly, people are discovering that politics, money, food, medicine, and guns and bombs cannot solve the problems of the world. More than 3 million people have died of starvation in North ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible