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Hope When You Feel Forgotten Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

The Christmas story reminds us of something we don’t always feel… but we deeply need to know: Just because you feel overlooked doesn’t mean you are forgotten. Big Idea: When you feel forgotten, God is still working in ways you cannot see. People may overlook you, but God never does.

The Thrill of Hope #2 Hope When You Feel Forgotten Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 1 / December 14, 2025 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. We are so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of those in our Grovetown Campus, our North Augusta Campus, our South Campus and those watching online ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Rare Words Yield Worthless Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2009

Eli’s two sons were counted "worthless", and the fault can be traced to "the word of the Lord was rare in those days". Eli did not connect "church" and home for them. We must teach our children Biblical truth or face the consequences.

Nothing delights us any more than the birth of a new baby. Everybody gets sort of squishy and sentimental around a baby. And I suspect that it is not only because they are cute and cuddly and helpless and small, but also it is because they are full of promise. Babies are nothing more than a bundle ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith-Filled Heart Produces A Fruit-Filled Life

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2009

Christmas preparation begins in the heart and overflows into our life. Through John the Baptist’s preaching the Spirit prepares hearts to bear fruit for Jesus. Parts: A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life

Text: Luke 3:7-18 Theme: Your Faith-filled Heart Produces a Fruit-filled Life A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life. Season: Advent 3c Date: December 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Valley Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

This passage is unquestionably one of the most favorite sections of the entire Bible. For one-reason: it speaks to the heart. It’s marvelous poetic word pictures connect with us where we live, and hurt, whether we know anything about sheep and shepherds

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Valley Psalm 23 This passage is unquestionably one of the most favorite sections of the entire Bible. For one-reason: it speaks to the heart. It’s marvelous poetic word pictures connect with us where we live, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Lepers Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 16, 2013

Exploring the connection between faith and the work of God. in the end our faith is in a person who is so far beyond our understanding that all we can do is to trust him, whether or not we understand what he’s doing with us.

Today I want to talk about faith. It’s one of those words that we use a lot as Christians but I’m not sure we’re always completely clear on what we mean by it. In particular I want to think abut the connection between faith and the work of God. How much faith do you need to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

One Faith One People Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015

The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"

One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Good News For You This Christmas

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 9, 2015

This message was connected to a Christmas Drama and used on Christmas Eve. It focuses on how often we have to wait for God's timing. All of us hate to wait, but we must remember that God has something good for us. We need to trust Him.

I have Good News Isaiah 9:1-7 / December 5, 2010 / Dr. Marty Baker Good morning I am Marty Baker and I would like to welcome you to Stevens Creek Church! I am so excited to have you here today. We are beginning the new series, “Christmas with Hope.” The sermons and the drama sketches ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Soul Care Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2015

We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. There are several things we can do to see to it that you soul is healthy this year. We need to make sure our souls connect with God or they will choose a cheap substitute. We are responsible.

Opening Video Illustration: The Real You from blufishtv.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this Jan. 2015: I asked you “How is your soul moving into this new year?” Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013

This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

[Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Matters (August 7, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 5, 2022

Moses was willing to refuse to be known as a son of Pharoah’s daughter (Hebrews 11:24). If you had been Moses, could you have made the same choice? Today, we will look at Grit, Growth and Glory because those three are connected.

FAITH MATTERS Hebrews 11: 24-26, 29-34, By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called a son of Pharaoh's daughter, (25) choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. (26) He considered abuse suffered for the Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 11:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"To Whom Shall We Go?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2021

Memories are precious; they keep us connected. Jesus is the Bread of Life. We are to remember Him and His sacrifice for us. We are to particiapate in His Holy Sacrament. (illustrations) Peace treaty on USS Mo. a story "The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart"

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XII August 15, 2211 Text: John 6:68 “To Whom Shall We Go?” Many shopping malls have within their walls a store called Things Remembered, which offers items that can be engraved to commemorate special occasions. If you have received such a gift, you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Halloween: Is Evil A Red Herring?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

The roots of Halloween have to do with pagan rituals but today, it’s more a night to celebrate. Not everything connected with the modern celebration is all fun and games. Any believer who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit will pull back on a number of elements associated with this celebration.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a projected $8.8 billion dollars on the holiday called Halloween in 2019. Almost 30 million will dress up and the average person will spend over $86 to celebrate. In fact, I have a neighbor who decorates more for Halloween than any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist