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The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

You Don't Have To Be A Star To Be In My Show

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2021

Recognition of those who advance the cause of Christ through quiet service within the assembly of the righteous.

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 24, 2021

Effective Gospel Ministry must be 1) Committed to God’s Mastery (Titus 1:1a), 2) Committed to God’s Mission, Message and Means (Titus 1:1b-3), as well as 3) Committed to God’s Members (Titus 1:4)

Titus 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness. 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began. 3 and at the proper time manifested in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Other

Do We Believe Him? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 1, 2021

If we take responsibility for ourselves at the Lord's Table, it will not be necessary for Him to discipline us. Let us approach Him with reverence and awe as we worship.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Memento Mori

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 6, 2021

We prepare to live by preparing for death.

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Philemon Commentary; Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Philemon (meaning "beloved") has only one chapter; it was written to the man called Philemon, and that is almost all we know about this person, except, of course, that which can be ascertained from the Epistle itself. It is short and of a private nature,

THE BOOK OF PHILEMON COMMENTARY; PART 1 Note: The New King James Bible is used throughout, except where noted otherwise. INTRODUCTION Philemon (meaning "beloved") has only one chapter; it was written to the man called Philemon, and that is almost all we know about this person, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday After Pentecost. June 23rd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 13, 2021

Year B, Proper 7.

1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41 A). WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

Survival Guide For Life In Days Leading To The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2022

We are in the last days. Though we don't know the timing of Christ's return, we are assured that we are living in the last days. How, then, shall we live in this last days?

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Overflowing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2022

Joy is the inevitable result for the one who is obedient to the will of the Living God.

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Kairos Moments

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon talks about the Kairos moments and the benefit they can have on our spiritual growth if we are willing to follow Jesus' words - "repent and believe."

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION Overview of Discipleship and the benefit of Kairos moments 2. EXPLANATION OF KAIROS VS CHRONOS TIME 3. JESUS’ ANNOUCEMENT OF A KAIROS MOMENT (MARK 1:15) 4. OTHER KAIROS MOMENTS THROUGHOUT OF LIVES – When God uses life’s trials to enter into your reality and offers an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Easter Story

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 31, 2021

This sermon is a straight forward Gospel story designed to connect the Easter Story to the larger story of the Bible. It ends with a call to conversion.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION – (The general ignorance people have about the Easter Story) 2. EASTER’S CONNECTION TO THE LARGER STORY OF THE BIBLE 3. JESUS WAS SENT TO DEAL WITH MAN’S SIN PROBLEM 4. HE DEMONSTRATED HIS AUTHORITY WITH SIGNS AND MIRACLES 5. HIS WORDS WERE RESISTED BY MAN 6. RESULTED ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Person Do You Want To Be? (James 1:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 19, 2022

James encourages us to be all-in for God, responding "in faith" to testings, and steadfastly live in faithfulness toward God and people.

Who do you want to be? (James 1:1-12) Today, we begin a new series on the letter of James. The sort of weird thing about teaching on James, from my perspective, is that I've done this before. Maybe 10 years ago, I preached through James in two little churches in Kulm and Medina. I'm ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12