Sermons on Commonality:

The Nature Of Sin Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 8, 2020

Paul is progressing in his description of the sin of both Jews and Gentiles

The nature of sin Romans 3:1-18 An old man got his wallet stolen while on a bus. When he realized, he started warning everyone: "Whoever stole my wallet better give it back or I’m warning you that what happened in 1983 is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bigger Is Better

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

The needs of the body of Christ are abundant but God has taken care of that by strategically positioning the members in the body in order to meet the needs.

Have you ever done any renovation? I remember a friend of mine who was good at renovating--sometimes too good. He and his wife bought an old house in Catonsville and began to renovate it. He was the kind of guy that would go into a job with a sledgehammer, smashing all the old stuff, making way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:20-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blind To The Battle (2 Part Message) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 27, 2024

Blind to the Battle Pastor Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

Blind to the Battle (Parts 1 & 2) October 6 & 20 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Kings 8-17 The bloodiest Day in U.S. history was Sept. 17, 1862, when about 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. Pearl Harbor killed 2,388 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

Tired Of God? (Isaiah 43:22-28; 44:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 13, 2024

God's exiled people are tired of Him. God pushes back, and asks how exactly that's possible, and says He's the one who is tired by their burdens. Nevertheless, a better future awaits them.

One of the most common questions that any human being can ask another, is this: "How are you doing?" And in my circles, there are a few really common answers to this: "I'm fine. I'm alright. I'm really busy." There's also one more: "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28, Isaiah 44:1-5, Acts 2:17, Galatians 6:16

Purity Exam Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2021

In order to be pure in heart we must understand: 1) The deed of adultery (Matthew 5:27), 2) The desire behind It (Matthew 5:28), and thereby achieve: 3) The deliverance from it (Matthew 5:29-30).

Matthew 5:27-30 [27]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' [28] But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ([29] If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Other

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

So when the Bible goes from holy is the Lord, to holy holy is the Lord, to holy holy holy is the Lord, it has reached the level of the ultimate in holiness.

Most speeches and sermons have three parts to them. There is the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Often they have three points in the body as well. Then there is another three fold factor involved. There is the message as written; then the message as delivered, and third what the ...read more

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021

1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Other

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempted! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 4, 2021

Joseph was tempted by Potiphar's wife but gives us as great example of how to deal with temptation when it comes.

No Ordinary Joe: Temptation Genesis 39 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams FBC Chenoa 10-24-2021 1. Time to Go When I was lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospitals programs was a series of in-services I would do for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Ignited Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The Holy Spirit empowers the church for mission.

The Mission Ignited Acts 2:1-13 We are in week three of our series through the book of Acts - a sermon series I've entitled "The Church On Mission." I chose to preach through this book of the Bible in correspondence and connection to our theme for LVBC in 2015. We are, by God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Trying Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 18, 2025

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way.

Trusting God in Trying Times Psalm 56 Rev. Brian Bill August 16-17, 2025 I’ve shared this true story on Facebook before. I may have also shared it in a sermon, but it bears repeating. Over 15 years ago, on a Saturday night as I was preparing to get my much-needed beauty rest, I heard a clarion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God – Father And Creator Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

God – Father and Creator Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 17, 2021

God – Father and Creator Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 17, 2021 Intro... Another big welcome to each of you. I’m excited today to continue our new series entitled Creed: Truths that Unite. As I introduced last week, we are going to begin engaging the central truths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets To Joy In The Midst Of Trials (1 Peter 1:6-9) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-9

Secrets to Joy in the Midst of Trials In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational