Sermons on Dare To Be Different:

Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Part 02 - Practical Ways To Overcome Depression

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 11, 2020

In the current pandemic, so many people just feel like giving up.

So last week we began this short series on Defeating Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. We talked a lot about how prevalent depression is and how the pandemic has made that even worse. So many people just feel like giving up. Knowing the time we live in, and knowing it will only increase and get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 27:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson #17 [id3] The Priesthood Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2020

The book of Hebrews was written for the Jewish people. According to Old Testament teaching, these people were raised with firm convictions that a priest was necessary to their relationship with God. The priest served as a go-between or an intercessor between man and God.

20 Tom Lowe Lesson #17 [ID3] The Priesthood of Christ (HEBREWS 5:6-10) Text (NIV) 6 And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Omission Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The basic definition of sin is missing the mark. It is missing the opportunity to do good, and choosing instead to do evil, or to do nothing at all. And the nothing at all is often overlooked as being a part of the whole problem of sin.

We are tempted to do evil, but seldom think of the reality that we are also tempted to not do good. It is possible to be doing nothing wrong, and still be living in sin, because of what we are not doing. This is the surprising truth that James hits us with in 4:17 where he says, "Anyone, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Real Faith Receives God’s Word As Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we can all agree that living through a pandemic... brings some hard changes to life. This past week... I was struck by how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2021

Believers in Christ are: 1) A People of God’s Possession (1 Peter 2:9c), 2) A People of Proclamation (1 Peter 2:9d), 3) A Privileged People (1 Peter 2:9e) and finally, 4) A Pardoned People (1 Peter 2:10).

1 Peter 2:9–10 (9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood), a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Evangelism 101 - Part 5 - A Tale Of Two Mountains: Mt. Sinai And Mt. Zion Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented.

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented. * It is a contrast with God as He manifested Himself to people under the Old Covenant and His manifestation under the New Covenant. * It is the contrast of the awesome power, majesty, holiness and wrath of God with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-19, Revelation 21:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 9 - Your Evangelistic Potential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

The church is asleep and as a result, is missing out on the glory of Christ.

In John 1:14 we find the words, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John writes, “and we beheld His glory…” Can you, like John, say that you have beheld the glory of Jesus? In this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 24:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014

This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace 6 – Giving Grace In A Graceless World Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 10, 2014

Am I a grace receptacle or a conduit of God's amazing Gace

AMAZING GRACE 6 – GIVING GRACE IN A GRACELESS WORLD Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: One of the amazing things about the grace of God is that it was never intended by God to be a river flowing to us; he intended it to be a river flowing through us. You see we tend to think of grace as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

I want you to understand this morning that God's primary focus in your life is not for you just to feel good; he wants you to be good.

If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of Acts. We're going to go to chapter 5. We come out of our Easter series, and I want to finish up Identity Check, Part 10. We're going to be in 1 Peter 4:1-11 today, but I want to open this morning with the book of Acts. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Has A Name Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2019

Jesus is indescribably unique.

Hope Has a Name Isaiah 9:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill December 14-15, 2019 Names and descriptions tell us something, don’t they? As we all waited in anticipation for our facility to be finished, I was eager to try a decaf cappuccino from the Edge Café. After our team time one Tuesday afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Their Heaven Is Earth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020

A study in Psalm 73: 1 – 28

Psalm 73: 1 – 28 Their heaven is earth A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2020

1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15) These are metaphors for the spiritual resources given to those in Christ.

Ephesians 6:14-15 [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (ESV). The retailer “Whole Foods” raised great hostility this week when they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Other

Genuine Disciple Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

As we SUBMIT to God we can watch Him CHANGE the world around us.

Genuine Disciple Acts 9:36-43 Have you ever had a nickname? When I was growing up I had several nicknames: Child – Troy-Boy, Junior High – Wally; High School - Wal-man. On our mission trip last week Sarah Smith called me Roberto Budweiser, but that's another story. I’m sure at some point in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Sing?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022

On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Baptist