Sermons on Cord:

Be Patient! The Master Will Soon Be Here!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James teaches Christians to be patient, because they know that Jesus is coming soon.

JAMES 5:7-11 BE PATIENT! THE MASTER WILL SOON BE HERE! “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 40 to 56

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Time To Wake Up 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:40-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Audience & Content Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2010

The true and false audience and content of prayer

Why do many athletes pray before they compete? I’ve noticed with mixed martial arts fights, fighters gather with their trainers and recite the Lord’s prayer before a fight. Those that trash talk before a fight, putting down their opponent, are not the ones that I see praying. But the fighters who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Other

Marriage--A Divine Primer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010

The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

50 Is The New 50

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2010

I'm oldner than dirt but I'm determined to live for the Lord in every way as He renews me day by day.

Life is going way too fast…I’m halfway to one hundred and am now officially “over the hill.” This year is my 25th college class reunion, Emily is graduating from college, Lydia is graduating from high school, Beth and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving A Lousy Start In Life

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2010

Jephthah had everything going against him from the beginning of his life, yet he become one of the Judges of Israel. A review of his life offers encouragement to anyone who imagines they have everything against them and nothing going for them.

“Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. And Gilead’s wife also bore him sons. And when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, ‘You shall not have an inheritance in our father’s house, for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Nimrod! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod.

Intro: 1. Dictionary of American Slang, lists: nimrod. a. a simpleton; a nerd. EX: Johnny is a total nimrod. He does such dumb things! *What stupid nimrod left the lid off the cottage cheese? 2. I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod! 3. Don't be a Nimrod! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Vows Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2012

The practice of purity protects marriage.

Keeping Your Vows Exodus 20:14 Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/12 Note: The subject matter this morning deals with sexual purity. I will be careful with my words but I want parents to be aware that this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43 He Is The Great Physician “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cosmic Combat Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2009

At the birth of Christ a great war was initiated. Few of us are aware of the conflict, but it will continue until He reigns on the earth.

*Revelation 12:1-13:1* “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016

A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom’s Measure (2015)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2015

2 of ? Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How can Christians measure their freedom? Freedom is measured by your...

FREEDOM’S MEASURE-part 2—Galatians 4:19—5:6 OR...CAST OFF THE YOKE Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. Christians should measure their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017

4 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-IV—John 3:22-36 Attention: Another Pizza Please: Deciding to have pizza for dinner, Mr. Collins called one of the pizza houses in the neighborhood & ordered a jumbo deluxe. He told the person on the other end of the line that He’d pick it up in 30 minutes. When Mr. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Notre Bouche Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Le contrôle de la langue est sûrement l’exercise le plus difficile à faire.

NOTRE BOUCHE Éphésiens 4.25-32 Introduction Elle est intimement lié à la troisième partie, nos oreilles. J’ai placé l’importance d’écouter avant l’importance de parler car c’est beaucoup plus difficile d’écouter que de parler. Pour la majorité des ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God