Sermons on Crippled Man:

Beyond These Walls (January 23, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

God organized ... the Body of Christ. In I Corinthians 12 Paul tells us a lot about the intended work that God had for the Body of Christ. .... to be in the world but not of the world to change the world.

BEYOND THESE WALLS Text: I Corinthians 12:12 -31 1 Corinthians 12:12-31  For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.  (13)  For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Devil Is In The Details (March 6, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

How do we handle temptations? Whom do we rely on? Jesus addressed these things as He is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness. The Devil was in the details.

THE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Text: Luke 4:1- 13 Luke 4:1-13  Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,  (2)  where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Uniting A Fractured Family Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2022

We unite in Christ, around Christ, because of Christ and for Christ. Let us not be distracted by our selfish desires, men's ways and the affairs of this world.

We covered Paul’s opening words of the letter last Sunday, from 1 Cor 1:1-9. • He addressed them as those who are sanctified and called saints in Christ. • He gave thanks to God for the many gifts that they have been blessed with. • The faithful God who started the work in them will see them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Conversation With A Sick Woman

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

We want to look at another conversation that Christ had while He was here on earth.

This conversation is not a long conversation but it teaches us two things: (1) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPELESSNESS (2) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPE We live in a society today where many are living a HOPELESS LIFE. Illus: In 1983, on the coast of Virginia, a ship sank and took the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Weeks - Pentecost Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 18, 2022

Seeing Jesus in the midst of the 7 feasts of Israel

The Feast of Weeks Leviticus 23:15-22 March 20, 2022 Today we’re looking at the 4th of the 7 Feasts of Israel. There’s really a lot to unpack in this Jewish festival, so we’re going to get right into it. The Feast of Weeks is probably the best known of the Jewish feasts as it corresponds to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Plague On Livestock (The Murrain Of Beasts) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 28, 2022

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so that they may worship me."

A PLAGUE ON LIVESTOCK (The Murrain of Beasts) (Ex. 9:1-7) MURRAIN: A Pestilence Or Plague Especially Affecting Domestic Animals Exodus 9:1-7 (NIV) Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Will Not Roll

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 30, 2022

People put their faith and trust in many things that will eventually fail. David found the ultimate Rock to trust in -- the Living God! Jesus Christ is the tested Stone God laid in Zion. His life, death and resurrection are the foundation you can build your life on.

THE ROCK THAT WILL NOT ROLL Isa. 28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Father Michael, of St. Mary’s Church said, “I was on a plane last week from Edinburgh to London, when we ran into some very severe weather which resulted in turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"five Stones For My Child"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Sermon for Father's Day

"Five Stones for My Child" 1 Samuel 17 A sermon for 6/19/22 – Father’s Day Pastor John Bright 1 Samuel 17 “40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Discerning The Times

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022

Why is it important to use discernment.

Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 26, 2022

When Jesus declared that He is THE way and the truth and the life, He meant exactly that. Men try to find other systems and other "isms" but the truth of God will always stand firm. God's words are for our comfort when troubled, and for our assurance. PART 1 of a 2 PART posting.

“I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 This talk was given in a seminar on the series, “THE I AMs OF JOHN’S GOSPEL”. Because the message is long, I have split it into two parts. This is PART 1. John 14 v 1 “Let not your hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 14:20, John 13:4-5, John 13:18, John 13:36, John 14:2-3, Matthew 22:30, 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 5:27, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:12, John 14:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

The Lord Jesus Christ is The True Shepherd of the sheep. He came as The Seeking Shepherd who would die for the sins of the world. Each one He seeks and saves, He then adds that one to His sheepfold where he cares for them all and leads them in love.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 1 [A]. OPENING UP THE SUBJECT It would be a most interesting exercise to put 10 theologians together and ask them, “Which is the most important of the I AMs found in the Gospel of John?” What would your answer be? One would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-2, Ezekiel 34:2-11, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 10:3-4, Psalm 23:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Cost?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 5, 2022

what is the cost of becoming a disciple and are we willing to make those

Luke 14:25-33 Let us pray: O God of love and glory, on this day, we come to you asking that your Spirit might be with us as we consider the critical decisions in life that we all must make. Lord, in these moments, may we feel your presence among us. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen. I have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Where Do We Draw The Line

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 8, 2022

STANDING UP OR WHAT WE BELIEVE

Where do we Draw the Line How are we to respond as a church• WE Need to have a clear sense of our yes and our no.Let your Yes be YES and your NO be NO Matt 5:37 We Need that CLARITY—Because We are a people of FAITH, We have to know our boundaries. We need to Develop Boundaries—Ps 16:5-6 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:37