Sermons on Covid 19 Pandemic:

United In Worship Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024

We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 4:21-24, Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 16:25, Psalm 95:1-7, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can’t Quarantine The Gospel!

Contributed by Greg Stier on Mar 23, 2020

We are living in some strange times! In this sermon Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share ministries, shares some practical wisdom and insight into a gospel centered response.

We are living during some strange, strange times. More and more cities are taking drastic steps to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. We, as a ministry have taken drastic steps as well. We have cancelled our face-to-face large group meetings for the immediate future and have moved much of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It’s Time To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021

When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021 Intro: I am so glad that you’ve chosen to join today. This is a unique and exciting week for us a community. Today we have begun gathering in person again. And I want to say to each of you in this livestream...you are just as much a part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Centered In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lift Us Up Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 6, 2021

Jesus is the only one who can lift us up where we need His healing touch---a touch only Jesus can give! Look at Jesus’s domestic touch, His couch in the community and the necessity of prayer.

LIFT US UP LORD Text: Mark 1:29 - 39 Mark 1:29-39  As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  (30)  Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  (31)  He came and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is A Revival?

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 10, 2021

What is a revival?

WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A VISITATION OF GOD ON HIS PEOPLE - Luke 7:16 - Fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, God has visited His people. 1 Peter 2:12 - A time of visitation. A REFRESHING - Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"in These Days..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2020

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“In These Days…” Luke 2:1-20 Our Christmas story is placed in a particular time in history, and it begins with the words, “In those days…” “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Intimate Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021

Before Zerubbabel can lead into the future, God must rebuild his faith and confidence. Zerubbabel is leading in a hostile environment with rumors of his enemies plaguing his mind. How could a governor so limited and weak protect God’s people? God rebuild the man!

Hag 2:18-23 “Consider from this day onward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month. Since the day that the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid, consider: 19 Is the seed yet in the barn? Do the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree still yield nothing? From this day ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:17-23, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 21, 2020

This message is written to help people distinguish the difference between Peace WITH God and the Peace OF God.

“Behold, church family, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). What good news! And don’t we need some good news for a change? The message today is about peace. I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Micah 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

What God Says About The Future I Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2022

A hard-hitting message about Jesus coming that will bring people to the altars. God has told us what will happen in the future and warned us to be ready for His coming. Those who aren't ready will be left to face the Tribulation period.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE I Part 1: The Rapture INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “COMFORTABLE” 1. Two sisters inherited the family farm. They desperately needed a bull to breed with their heifers and they only had $600. 2. The brunette told her sister, "I’m going to go look at a bull-calf in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

9 The Awakening Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 5, 2020

This is the 9th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah. Today's devotion is about Jonah being awoken by the Captain, to call on God for mercy and deliverance.

The Awakening Jonah 1:6 – “So the captain came to him, and said to him, “What do you mean, sleeper? Arise, call on your God; perhaps your God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” So the captain came to him, and said to him A Rude Awakening When the news of Jonah sleeping got to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6, Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Value Of Peace

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 1, 2020

WHAT THE BOOK OF PSALMS SAYS

In Psalm 34 the Bible tells us to seek peace and pursue it. A similar verse is found in 1 Peter 3, and a verse in Psalm 37 implies that peace is a hallmark of spiritual perfection. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace Psalm 37:37. Every born again Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14