Sermons on Confirmation:

Insulting God In Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2018

A study of Jesus' final rebuff of the temptations He faced after His baptism. He exulted in the worship of the Father. Just so, if we will be successful at rebuffing the tempter, it will be because we resort to the Living God, worshipping Him only.

“Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” [1] We know how to worship; we have the act down pat. Worship is a Psalm, an invocation, two hymns, prayer, two more hymns, a sermon and a closing hymn. Simple! Right? But, what if what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: Real News For Real Life Easter Sunday

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 5, 2018

The Resurrection: Real News for Real Life Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 – Brad Bailey

The Resurrection: Real News for Real Life Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro I have to admit…a part of ne is a bit of a news junkie. I like catching the news for a bit each day. Not so much just for the information…but like reflecting on how our culture thinks about things. So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Underserved Superstars

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 10: 1 – 20

Leviticus 10: 1 – 20 Underserved Superstars 10 Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. 2 So fire went out from the LORD and devoured them, and they died before ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Israel Team

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 28: 1 –31

Numbers 28: 1 –31 The New Israel Team 28 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Command the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘My offering, My food for My offerings made by fire as a sweet aroma to Me, you shall be careful to offer to Me at their appointed time.’ 3 “And you shall say to them, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 2, 2018

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018

Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018 Intro We all know the story of Alladin and the magic lamp. There are many take offs of that story, such as the three sailors whose ship went down, and they made their way in a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Good Man

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 5: 1 – 31

Jeremiah 5: 1 – 31 One good man 1 “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places if you can find a man, if there is anyone who executes judgment, who seeks the truth, and I will pardon her. 2 Though they say, ‘As the LORD lives,’ surely, they swear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trust And Hope

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27

Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27 Trust and Hope in The Lord 1 “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; With the point of a diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars, 2 While their children remember their altars and their wooden images by the green trees on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fugitives On The Run

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2018

A study in the book of I Chronicles 12: 1 - 40

I Chronicles 12: 1 - 40 Fugitives on the run 12 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, 2 armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 25 Title: The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2019

The underlying theme of this psalm is guidance. David’s circumstances are dire, he hardly knows which way to turn, so he turns to God.

May 28, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 25 (KJV) Title: The Way, the Truth and the Life A psalm of David. Psalm 25 (KJV) 1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Enemy

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019 Text: Luke 3:20-23; 4:1-14 Intro: At the start of a new year…many of the trends that are growing get special attention. And one of those is the growing tragedy of identity theft. Unlike the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20-23, Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Me From Temptation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2019

The psalm is especially appropriate to those who are in danger of being led astray by the acts of the wicked, or who are being tempted to associate with the irresponsible, the sensual, and the worldly.

June 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 28 (KJV) Title: Keep Me From Temptation A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 (KJV) 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer Of A Righteous Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 13, 2018

No study of this psalm can be complete unless we see, somewhere in its shadows, the glorious person of whom David was a type, the great, glorious Savior of mankind.

March 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer of a righteous Man A Psalm of David. Michtam of David. Psalm 16 (KJV) 1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11

Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Common Knowledge Fails Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 12, 2017

"Everyone knows" can become an excuse for our bias in the church. The Apostle instructs us to see our strength as imposing responsibility rather than conferring privilege.

“Concerning food offered to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ This ‘knowledge’ puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. “Therefore, as to the eating of food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist