Sermons on Crushed In Spirit:

The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whoville: I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2019

This message looks at what it means to be called a disciple

Back in November the worship team introduced the song “Who You Say I Am”, maybe you remember. And as the team was singing, I had an epiphany. An epiphany is defined as: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. And maybe epiphany is a little strong but considering that many Christians celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wesley Boyd on Jan 8, 2019

I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who sees what can be done for God, and has a passion to do it."

Do You See What I See? Numbers 13:25-31; 14:6-8 In our text this morning there are two groups of people. The first group is the Visionary group. The second group is the Stationary group.??Let’s define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25, Numbers 13:25-31

We Are Called!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019

A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 5) Lucifer's Exaltation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Discussion of Lucifer, His Creation, His Exaltation

2. Angels named a. Michael -- Archangel (chief) Dan. 10:13 “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” Who is Michael, specifically? (David Guzik) (1) ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 8) Examination Of Possible Pre-Adam World Destruction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

A look at PreAdam world and PreAdam Desctruction

C. According to Ezekiel 28: 3-6 1. Law of Double Reference -- 11-18 King of Tyre and Satan Here (vs. 12-15), as in Isa 14:12 the language goes beyond the king of Tyre to Satan, inspirer and unseen ruler of all such pomp and pride as that of Tyre. Instances of thus indirectly addressing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:3-6, Ezekiel 28:11-18, Jeremiah 4:23-29, 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of A Return Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018

This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saving Faith Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 4 in our journey with Joshua into the promised Land. This message and the next discusses the place of faith in the journey of life.

Joshua Series #4 The Amazing Race “Saving Faith” Review / Introduction It is important that you have some background for the events of Joshua. I would rather not take the time to backtrack too much. So if you have not been here for that background information, I have prepared a special set of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Falling Fortresses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 9 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message follows the battle at Jericho.

Joshua Series #9 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Falling Fortresses” Review The book of Joshua is all about the culmination of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. I. Purge the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2018

1. Be grateful for God's goodness (vs. 18-19). 2. Make extra efforts to reach people for Christ (vs. 18). 3. Learn your limits (vs. 19-20). 4. Take the time to rest (vs. 21-23). 5. Be open to new opportunities from the Lord (vs. 21-23).

God's Will for Our Lives The Book of Acts - Part 63 Acts 18:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will come to the end of Paul's second missionary journey. We will see Paul finish his work in Corinth and begin to head home for a while. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018

There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Opportunity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2018

Each opportunity we have we need to take advantage and do what we can. The harvest fields are great and they are white, Are we ready to apply great effort for the cross? How sad the words: LOST OPPORTUNITIES?

OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two or three part lesson.) Opportunity: to take advantage of suitable situations to accomplish something, the chance to get something done, chance to advance or make progress, TEXT: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revisiting God’s Design For Marriage: Lego Vs. Painter Views Of M Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is God’s construct designed for companionship, procreation, and permanence. If we approach marriage as an inviolable covenant that models Christ and the church, we must seek whatever avenues are necessary to restore them when damaged.

OPENING SENTENCE: When my sons were younger they spent hundreds of hours playing with Legos. INTRODUCTION: We bought dozens of kits each with assembly instructions. The kits included pirate ships, castles, police and fire stations, exotic vacation places, spaceships, Star Wars themes and more. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cohabitation- Building A Relationship On A Shaky Foundation. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Building a healthy lasting relationship requires both parties to commit to a permanent covenant relationship with God and others.

OPENING SENTENCE: Back in my UPS days one of the workers who worked across the belt from me as we loaded package cars was a guy named Gary. INTRODUCTION: Somehow we got on the topic of marriage and he told us that he saw no need for marriage or at least the publically recognized covenant we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist