Sermons on David And Absalom:

Outrageous Grace Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

God shows outrageous grace to sinners who continually mess up. His blessings are so undeserved.

At first glance Chapter 20 of Genesis seems about as useful as a snowmobile in the jungle. It’s pretty much an instant replay of what happened in Egypt in chapter 12. But this relatively short chapter is put here for a reason. Abraham and Sarah are going to have to deal with this repetitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2010

In following Jesus, we sign up for both his suffering and his victory.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Text: Matt. 10:16-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott wrote, “I could never believe in God, if it were not for the cross… In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

If you love Jesus... 1. Take a close walk with the Lord. 2. Find the right work for the Lord. 3. Surrender your wants to the Lord.

Do You Love Jesus? John 21:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2008 *Do you love me? I suppose everybody has asked -- or at least thought about that question sometime in their life. Jesus asked Peter and He is asking us today, “Do you love me?” *Of course we have ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Investment Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Rick George on Jul 28, 2008

Following Paul’s example, we should invest our lives into the lives of others through mentoring and discipleship with the aim for multiplication.

I want you to think back to your childhood and specifically to your early church experience. Many of you may have attended Sunday School, VBS, Awana and other children’s activities as a child. If church attendance was not part of your childhood life then think about the elementary school you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invisible Gold

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 5, 2008

Don’t give into life’s troubles. You may not see in them the rich potential of a strong faith, but it’s there. To have it developed is much more precious than gold! Faith-Testing Times Can Be Faith-Strengthening Times.

Opening illustration: In the 1980s, Northern Nevada was the site of a gold strike. The discovery would have been beyond the imagination of 19th century prospectors, for the gold in those western hills is virtually invisible. Even after being magnified 1,500 times, most of the particles remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008

Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Learn from Isaiah and Jacob what a face to face experience with God will do to the believer.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

The Christian's Great Hope

Contributed by James May on Aug 17, 2008

Our hope is unseen but very real. Our hope is founded upon Jesus and his Word. Our Great hope is for eternal life and the glories of Heaven.

The Christian’s Great Hope Sunday, August 17, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Romans 8:24-25, "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Hope is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Your Chores Done Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Jonah 1

Tonight I want to talk to you about getting your chores done. I suppose most of us are old enough to remember when kids did chores. If you grew up on a farm you recall chores like milking cows, or feeding animals, or weeding gardens, or chopping wood. If you grew up in town, like I did, you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

Is it worth it to follow Christ? Is it worth it to live faithfully? Is it worth it to give faithfully? Paul’s answer is, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

This message is based on three verses: Romans 8:18, 26, 28. The Bible states that those who sell out to Jesus Christ have the power of God at work within them. We’re not going to be living perfect lives. All of our lives, we’re going to be saying with Paul, "Wretched man that I am! Who will set me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: What It Ain't—what It Is

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

This passage in Hebrews gives us the ingredients, implications and illustrations of faith. By defining what faith isn’t, we can learn what true faith is.

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is one of the best known of the great chapters of the Bible. It has been called the “Westminster Abby of Scripture” because the heroes of faith are enshrined here. Perhaps that is a misnomer, for some people who have been to Westminster Abby and have said it seemed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007

#4 in the James Series. This one has a sub-title, "The Real Source of Temptation".

4 The Devil Made Me Do It (The Real Source of Temptation) By Pastor Jim May Book of James James 1:13-17 I am on a diet again. But like most people, diets are only a temporary answer. On my diet I am supposed to not have chocolate candy. In fact, I’ve heard that most chocolate isn’t good for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Filthy Clothes

Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007

God wants to give us a robe of righteousness and mitre of holiness upon our heads in place of our filthy clothes and earthly thinking.

Filthy Clothes By Pastor Jim May We are going to have a very special guest in our service next Sunday. I hope all of you will put on your best suit of clothes. This guest is very well-liked by many, and hated by some. He is extremely wealthy and is considering making a huge donation to our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believe! (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 20, 2007

Jesus wants us to believe...

Believe! (Part 2) Matthew 9:27-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2007 *I remember when I first believed in Jesus. It was a fall night in 1975. We were on a retreat with McClendon’s Young Adult Choir. (Thank God for a choir director who was wise enough and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist