Sermons on Continuing In Service:

Christ Will Build His Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Other

Alive In This World Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Battles You Must Win

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In

Battles You Must Win Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In order to enforce our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Light Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

Paul said “you ARE light”. Jesus said “you are the light of the world”. When we continue to behave like those who live in darkness, we are hiding the light that can transform the world. The only way to enlighten is to be light.

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: *other

"The Church Goes Viral" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 29, 2013

I want to make the illustration of what it means to go viral on the internet. This happens all the time because people of our generation practically live on the web. As we continue in Acts chapter 11 we see that the church had already grown very rapidly.

There’s a saying online when something gets really popular, that it goes “viral”. Not too long ago there a was 4 minute video posted on Youtube by a fellow named Jefferson Bethke. It was poem entitled, “Why I hate religion but Love Jesus”. In less than two years it was ...read more

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 7, 2014

We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5).

BASIC BIBLE STORIES Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:1-16) We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Or Be Crippled

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2015

In Mark 2, Jesus told the crippled man that his sins were forgiven. What if his continuing injuries resulted from his refusal to forgive the person responsible for his injuries? Like him, we must forgive or our unforgiveness will cripple us!

FORGIVE OR BE CRIPPLED Mk. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s continue looking at the Old Testament story of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29. Israel had forsaken God, and Hezekiah restored the worship of God and communion with God. There are several principles we can learn from this story that will help us.

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Did you know that God desires your constant communion? If you look up the word “communion” in Webster’s, it defines it as “intimate fellowship; a close relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Attacked With False Accusation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 17, 2017

Have you ever been falsely accused? Maybe you have dealt with attack, even while trying to do a good deed. Jesus faced continual assaults from the adversary. We must lean on Him and press on, even in the face of opposition.

Attacked with False Accusation Mark 3: 22-30 Have you ever been falsely accused? Maybe you have been maliciously attacked while seeking to do a good deed for someone else. Likely we all have dealt with situations where our actions or motives have been misrepresented, and we were unnecessarily ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom: Purpose - Meaning Of Life (Book Of Ecclesiastes)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2015

Ecclesiastes ‘represents a brilliant argument for how someone would look at life if God did not play a direct, intervening role in life, and if there were no life after death.’ But because there is a God, and life continues after death, let us fear God!

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #2: PURPOSE – MEANING OF LIFE (BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES) INTRO TO TOPIC: • How many of you have read the book of Ecclesiastes before? What is it about? QUOTE: “The book of Ecclesiastes is puzzling to the novice reader because its skepticism can be overwhelming. ...read more

Denomination: *other

This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"All In A Day’s Work”

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

In a parable of vineyard workers, Christ shows that all who receive from Him, and all that is received from Him, is totally gift. It is not earned. As Christians we rejoice and are thankful that we are in His vineyard, and that His continues to call others to His vineyard to labor with us.

Matthew 20:1-16 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “All in a day’s work” There was a cobbler who lived in a small town. He was good at making shoes, and made them for all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

“doing Things You’ve Never Done To Get Things You’ve Never Gotten.”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2016

We can’t continue our half-hearted, part-time Christianity and expect dynamic N.T. results. Rather, we must attempt to adopt Bible devotion, practices, and obedience – then we can expect to have Bible results!

DOING THINGS WE’VE NEVER DONE TO GET THINGS WE’VE NEVER GOTTEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE LOVED DRIVING TRAINS 1. In the early days of Texas, there was a man who drove trains for a living. He loved his job, but he was too reckless and caused a crash. He lived, but a one person died. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenge? Easy Vs Best?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2019

Often times we find the challenge in life is looking for the easiest path. Water always seeks the path of least resistance. In God's plan we may find EASY... may not be the best. We continue with the thought: KNOCKED DOWN? GET UP!

CHALLENGE? SEARCHING FOR AN EASIER WAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Remember the lesson of the heat? The butter? Melts. The egg gets hard? The tea bag brings out the favor. LIFE IS TEMPORARY AT BEST. SURE, LIFE THROWS US FOR A LOOP EVERYNOW AND THEN. THIS STORM SHALL PASS… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Matthew 10:29-30, Luke 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God