Sermons on Creative Power:

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

It is the cross and the promise of a life after this one that makes this world, with all its ups and down, with all its sorrow, with all its conflicts and challenges all that much more bearable when we know that all of this is just temporary.

“There’s no place like home.” Who said it? Right … Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Why is that line so iconic? As soon as you hear it, you see Dorothy … aka Judy Garland … holding Toto, clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers three times, and uttering the words … “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 25:31-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Revelation 4:2-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:16-27, Revelation 22:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Psalm 33:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Sense Of God's Delays

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 21, 2022

A three point sermon on how short life is but the hope we have in Jesus.

I have preached right around 75 funerals these past 8 years that I’ve been Pastor here. I’ve been with several people as they went off into eternity. I have dealt with death. But these last two years or so has been kind of tough because I’ve dealt with DEATH in a different way. Did you know ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live Carefully (Cities Of Refuge; Numbers 35:1-34; Joshua 20:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

In God's eyes, it's really hard to accidentally kill someone. He places a high value on human life-- do we?

Sometimes in life, one will person will kill another. Sometimes, this is deliberate-- it's murder. Other times, it's an accident. Two people are out cutting down trees, and one person accidentally drops a tree onto the other. You kill him. You're out driving, and someone steps out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Numbers 35:1-34

Be Ready For The Wedding! Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2022

Valentine's Day: The relationship between Christ and the church is often expressed in terms of a wedding, from the proposal to the ceremony. While we wait for the bridegroom, we must set our heart on fulfilling His passions.

At Valentine’s Day we often think about love, romantic love that is; and one of the most beautiful images that come to mind is a wedding ceremony. Next to that might be the engagement, where a man gets down on one knee for the proposal, while the woman listens to his expression of undying love and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Clean And Holy Life (Ephesians 4:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

If you don't live clean, you won't be able to build up God's family. Also, an Ephesians-based gospel message-- is it truly Christ you've heard preached?

Over the last three weeks, we worked our way through Ephesians 4:1-16. If we don't understand, or remember, these verses, we're not going to be able to really hear today's passage right. So I want to start by reminding us of the overall flow of Paul's argument. Paul had one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Daniel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2022

DANIEL SAVED HIS OWN LIFE BY INTERPRETING THE KING'S DREAM. HE TOOK NO CREDIT FOR IT, ATTRIBUTING ALL WISDOM TO GOD.

DANIEL DANIEL SAVED HIS OWN LIFE BY INTERPRETING THE KING'S DREAM. HE TOOK NO CREDIT FOR IT, ATTRIBUTING ALL WISDOM TO GOD. EVERYONE KNOWS DANIEL WAS THROWN INTO A LION'S DEN. NEVERTHELESS, THERE IS MUCH MORE TO THIS CHARACTER THAN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS LET ON! FEW BIBLE CHARACTERS HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:3

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2021

In Part 3 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about those who are merciful, pure in hear, and the peacemakers.

Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9; Ephesians 5:1-2; First John 3:1-3 This is part three of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” So far we have examined what Jesus said about those who are poor in spirit; who mourn; are meek; and have a thirst and hunger for righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

27th Sunday After Pentecost. November 24th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021

Year B, Proper 29.

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 93:1-5, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:33-37. A). FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:33-37, Psalm 93:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Never Changes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2021

Because everything around us is always changing, it is so good to know that our God never changes. God's consistent character, unchanging Word, promises and purposes gives us great strength and stability. How wonderful that we can hold to God's unchanging hand!

A. Let’s begin by considering this statement: Everything changes, nothing stays the same, except for God. 1. Think about how travel has changed over time: a. When George Washington traveled from Virginia to Washington D.C. by horseback, it would take him ten days traveling at a speed of 25 miles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:25-27, Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Genesis 9:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Is Not The End

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 26, 2021

This teaching looks at the life of Joseph and how circumstances did not prevent God from being with him and working through him.

We’re going to look at Joseph, who was Jacob’s second youngest son. Remember how his father had given him the coat of many colors? It was a coat that set him apart from his brothers in terms of authority and rank in the family. Remember how his brothers were none too happy with him having that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:36, Genesis 39:1-2, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 37:20-27, Hebrews 13:5-6, Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 41:37-40, Genesis 41:1, Genesis 39:3-5, Genesis 39:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Help My Home!

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 29, 2021

The word “honor” means to esteem your parents or to value them. The Bible calls on you to respect them. You don’t have to think your parents are marvelous. You don’t have to do everything they say once you are an adult. But you must honor them.

If your home is anything like mine, see if this sounds familiar. You have more expenses than money. Your house isn’t anywhere near as clean as you would like it. You’re embarrassed by the messiness of your garage. You have not won “yard of the month” in a long, long time. There is more arguing than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

How Brave Are You, Really? (Joshua 1:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2021

Real courage: holding a sword, and obeying/trusting God.

This morning, we start a new series on Joshua. Rather than explain anything, immediately, let's just dive right in. Joshua 1:1: (1) And then, after the death of Moses the servant of Yahweh, Yahweh spoke to Joshua son of Nun, servant of Moses, saying, (2) "Moses my servant has died, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

We Serve A God Of Wonders (Joshua 3:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 7, 2021

God is a living God, and He is still a God of Wonders.

If someone asked you, what are the most amazing wonders God has ever done, how would you answer? Was it when God freed Israel from their slavery to Egypt? When God parted the Red Sea? When God raised Jesus from the dead? If you were an Israelite answering this question, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 9, 2021

Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, who is referred to now by the modern-day name, Santa Claus.

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Recapturing the Heart of the True Saint Nicholas Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, whom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational