Sermons on Cussing:

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Try It, You’ll Like It

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2012

God calls for a committment to honor and grow His kingdom through our tithes and offerings

Try It You’ll Like It Malachi 3:7-10 Intro: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With(Out) Regret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2022

We all have regrets, things we've done or have had done to us in the past. Paul describes two ways of dealing with these regrets- worldly and godly. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell on living without regret.

Our current series is called “What Keeps You Up At Night?” We’ve explored anger/bitterness, concern for family, and today I want to talk about regret. It’s the idea of dealing with our mistakes/sins, whether real or perceived from our past. Personally, the concept takes me back to my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Time Running Out? Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022

2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

Is Time Running Out (Part 1)? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - This morning, we’ll begin a 2-part message simply called … "Is Time Running Out? -- When we consider all that is going on today, we must be cognizant of time -- Time is one of our most precious commodities – really is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Nicodemus Wears A White Hat”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2021

Good cowboys wear white hats. Nicodemus was depending on his "goodness", keeping Jewish rules and his connection to Abraham. Our new American theology is not different....we want to depend on our own goodness. Jesus is not "one" way, but the only way.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent IV March 14, 2021 Text: John 3:17,18a “Nicodemus Wears a White Hat” Who wears white hats? In the old silent movie days you always knew who the good cowboys were. They wore white hats. The bad cowboys wore back hats. That way you always knew who the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, John 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Time For An Oil Change

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 10, 2025

It's easy to become complacent in our faith journey, allowing our lamps to run low on oil. life's distractions - busyness - worldly temptations can lead us astray if we're not vigilant.

TITLE: TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 25:1-13 I sat in Sherman, TX on Wednesday to have my vehicle serviced. It was just that time, especially when I saw a code appear on the screen saying only had 20% Oil Life remaining. I do realize, as you do, that the engine in our vehicle is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

The goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God because God is the only one who is perfect. He’s full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. God made us to imitate our creator.

The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ. The annual call to observe a holy Lent by self–examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self–denial; by reading and meditating on God's Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Other

What We Believe About Evangelism And Missions Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 14, 2022

Maybe you have a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus and yet God has not blessed you like He could. One reason for that might be because you have received your orders but you have failed to carry them out.

Famous last words have always been fascinating to me. Some people say words of great profundity and some people don't know what they are saying. Luciano Pavarotti -- one of the greatest opera singers ever in the world -- said "I believe that a life lived for music is an existence spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words On Witnessing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024

1). We are to witness from God's Word. 2). Witness through hard suffering. 3). Witness with great urgency. (Material adapted from Matt Proctor's book called "Victorious", chapter 8 "Bear Witness Boldly")

HoHum: We are uncomfortable with the word witness- mainly because there is another group out there who has overtaken the word. They are the same group who claim to be the 144,000 talked about in chapter 7 of Revelation. Much of that group’s theology comes from misunderstandings of the end times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:9-11, Revelation 11:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years Resolution: A New Beginning

Contributed by Greg Moller on Jul 29, 2019

A New Years Resolution

Judges 11:29-40 James 5:15 John 3:1-15 Isaiah 43:18-19 Ezekiel 11:18-22 Rev. 21:5-7 Opening We are about to start a new year in the next few days. Where does the time go? 2019 already. It seems the older I get the faster the time goes. I remember as a child, we’d open presents on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Bible Church

God Can Push The Restart Button

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 24, 2018

God's mercy results in forgiveness, hope and a new start and we should give thanks

“God Can Push The Restart Button!” Psalm 130:1-8 David P. Nolte Thanksgiving is a combination of reviewing the past to recount all the benefits and blessings bestowed from above, appreciation of His present providence, and looking forward to what He has promised. There are times, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus Lives In Red Bank"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2018

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus Lives in Red Bank” Matthew 25:31-46 Because Vance is an African American living in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, he stands out. But what really sets Vance apart is that he is a servant-hearted father who cares not only for his own kids, but also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation Requires A Savior

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 6, 2018

We want to be saved on our own terms. We want to design what Salvation should look like for us individually. We want salvation to look like the Five Guys Hamburger Restaurant – where you place your order and tell them what you want on it.

TITLE: SALVATION REQUIRES A SAVIOR SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 10:10 We are living in a day and age where we appear to want salvation without a savior. We don’t like to talk about Sin any longer. Church that are growing no longer Preach and Teach the requirement of Salvation, we want Salvation without a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist