Sermons on Dearly Beloved:

Love That Submits And Surrenders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 10, 2016

Submission, Surrender, Marriage, the Church

Love Like You Mean It – Love That Submits and Surrenders Ephesians 5:21-33 (pg. 816) February 14, 2016 Introduction: Did you know this about Valentine’s Day? “Most believe the holiday finds its roots when Emperor Claudius II of Rome didn’t want men to marry during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“god's Glory And Love” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 27, 2016

As Jesus prepares for the cross, He reveals His betrayer but also His Glory. He gives His disciples the new command, to love as He loves.

“God's Glory and Love” John 13:21-35 Last week we looked at the foot washing by Jesus of His Disciples’ feet: We saw that not only was Jesus washing their feet but also teaching them a great spiritual lesson. First of all it was more than a S-O-L-E washing. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Wearing the garment of Christ

DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Dough And Bucks

Contributed by Terry Melton on Aug 4, 2019

Looking at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather the "dough" and "bucks" that man created, and hold too "dear" to our hearts, for the love of money is the root to all kinds of evil.

When my daughter was little, we were driving along a country road, and she spotted a deer. She asked, “Does the deer have any doe?” I said, “Ya. Two bucks.” Today, we will have a look at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather when we hold the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Patience In The Midst Of Sufferings

Contributed by Terry Denis on Aug 5, 2019

A common definition of Patience: “Patience is the capacity to accept or endure trouble or suffering without getting angry or upset”

I - Introduction: 1. We learned about the Long Suffering of God a. The long suffering of God leads to repentance. 1. Romans 2:4 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 2. 2 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood 2020

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

As a believer, the best way to belong is to be a servant of Christ. We can our most joy out of being Christ-like.

Servanthood 2020 Finding where we belong John 13:1-17 Introduction- Good morning- if you would turn to John chapter 13 I have been praying for this day and desiring to see us back in worship. It is good to see everyone. I know that we will not have normal as we knew normal, but that can be a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is Who He Says He Is

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 19, 2019

An Easter sermon showing Jesus is who He says He is.

He is Risen! April 21, 2019 Have you ever received an email or fax that tells you somebody in Nigeria wants you to send them money so they can unlock a huge sum of money, of which some of that money will be sent to you, making you amazingly wealthy? All you have to do is give them your bank ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Martha's Amazing Confession Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 3, 2020

This is the 33rd sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we are looking at Martha's conversation with Jesus prior to the resurrection of Lazarus. We see how Jesus encouraged her, and how she responded in faith.

Martha’s Amazing Confession of Faith (Part 33) Text: John 11:17-27 We’re looking at the resurrection of Lazarus this morning, and just to remind you of what we looked at last week, let me re-cap it for you. Jesus had gone out of the area of Judea because the Jews in that area wanted Him dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Very Dry Bones

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2020

A beginning of the year series focusing on drawing closer to God so we can become the people He calls us to be.

Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 April 22, 2012 For so many people, New Year’s Day kind of gives us a new start. It gives us a sense of new hope. Maybe this year will be better than last year. With that comes new dreams, hopes, and expectations. So, what are you dreaming about this year? What is it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2019

4 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-IV—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Home For The Holidays: A student was heading home for the holidays. When she got to the airline counter, she presented the ticket for her destination to New York City. But as she gave the agent her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In The Land!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 3, 2021

A July 4 message about revival to make America great!

Revival in the Land! 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 July 4, 2021 I’m going to start by quoting someone who is possibly the most divisive person in the United States. I don’t have to tell you his name . . . most of you are already guessing who it is . . . and you’re right! It was a slogan we’ve heard for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is It God's Will?

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021

A sermon for the anniversary of 9/11

“Is It God’s Will?” Genesis 45:4-8 A sermon for 8/22/21 Pastor John Bright Genesis 45 “4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 10:29-31, Daniel 3:17-18, James 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Immutable Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 19, 2021

Looking at the fact that in our ever changing world, God does not!

God is Immutable February 21, 2021 I don’t have many memories of life when I was a little kid. I assume I used a bottle when I was a baby. I’m not sure they had sippy cups when I was a toddler. I remember the plastic cups I used when I was a child. Eventually, I graduated to a real cup, made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 46:1-7, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Baptist