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Those Who Believed Were Baptized

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020

In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

“When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

"your Kingdom Come, Your Will..." (Part One) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 17, 2023

In part one we will answer the following questions... What is the kingdom? What does the kingdom look like? Where is the kingdom? What does it mean to pray these words?

“Your Kingdom Come, Your...” OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Heaven Part 1 - Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler to sell everything and give it to the poor. Why didn’t he tell anyone else that? What does God want us to do with our wealth?

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 25: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus - Sermon 1: The Promise And Power Of Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2025

The Joy of Jesus Christ... 1. Comes through heartfelt confession (vs. 1-5). 2. Comes from heavenly cleansing (vs. 6-10).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 25: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Sermon 1: The Promise and Power of Confessing Our Sins Psalm 51:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Right Thing (Exodus 23:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 9, 2022

Instructions on being a witness, and judge/jury. A broader point, about doing the right thing for rich and poor, citizens and aliens.

It's hard to be a good neighbor (Exodus 23:1-9) I'd like to start today by taking a step back, and helping us remember where we are in the book of Exodus. Let's turn to Exodus 19:1-9 (NRSV updated no reason). This passage is one of the keys to understanding Exodus as a whole. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9, Exodus 19:1-9

The Risks Of The Rich (Amos) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2025

If you want to avoid the hazards of wealth, realize your need for salvation, your need for God, your risks, and God's promise of restoration.

Over the years, Milton Bradley’s Game of Life has gone through some interesting variations, which reflect the change in cultural values over the last couple of centuries. In 1798, before Milton Bradley, a board game from England arrived in the United States and became popular. It was called The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-5, Amos 2:4-8, Amos 3:1-3, Amos 3:13-15, Amos 4:1, Amos 4:6-13, Amos 5:1-7, Amos 5:14-15, Amos 5:18-20, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Amos 7:1-9, Amos 7:14-17, Amos 9:1-10, Amos 9:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:7-17 examines Zechariah's prediction of Christ's rejection at his First Advent and the consequences of that rejection. The timeless truth taught is: when the leadership God sends is rejected, the judgment that follows is bad leadership.

Intro We concluded last week with God instructing Zechariah to take on the role of a shepherd. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 11:4. “This is what the Lord my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.”i That is the assignment God gives Zechariah. He is to represent the Lord as a good ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Matthew 15:14-15, John 1:1-11, Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, Revelation 19:20, John 11:1-48, Galatians 5:15-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be Great Before The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2025

Gabriel, God's messenger, told Zechariah that John would be great before the Lord. What made the Baptist great? If we can discover the answer to this query, we will know how we may be great before the Lord.

“Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 6, 2002

In this message we will talk about the awesome truth that Christ came in order for us to live transformed lives - to unstuck us! (The Life - part 3)

“Changing Lives” The Life – part 3 Today is week three – in our sermon series called, “The Life…” A message series that has (and I’m not kidding) has the very real potential of radically changing; not just your life – but also the lives of those in your home; and the life, direction, success ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giants: What Does It Mean To Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Ron Dunn on Aug 28, 2006

What does it mean to walk with God? What does it mean to live by faith? What does it mean to step out and trust God in a situation? I think many of us, like that little boy, would like to know what belief is. What do you do when you’re trusting God—do you

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Bear False Witness (Part 8 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Do not bear false witness Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Forecast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Five bottom-line truths from the Word of God.

INTRODUCTION This morning we will conclude our amazing journey through the twelve chapters of the book of Daniel. The book starts with a young teenager taken captive into Babylon, and ends with an old man, retired from government service, receiving a staggering vision of the end of time. Last ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Dinosaur Debate Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The existence of dinosaurs has been used to discredit the Biblical account of Creation.

The Great Dinosaur Debate #5 Hot Potatoes the Church Won’t Touch There is a aura of mystery surrounding the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Judging Others

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 10, 2009

There are appropriate and inappropriate times and ways to judge others. Christ though instructs his disciples to pay more attention to their own faults than to the judging the faults of others.

GUILTY AS SIN the headline read just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, “Please place your money in this bag. Thank you.” The newspapers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist