Sermons on Demotion:

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

So God entrusted the greatest message ever sent from heaven to a bunch of smelly, uncouth shepherds. It shouldn’t surprise us because from the beginning of time he has come to lift up those who have found themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know Jesus

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 9, 2017

We are to truly know Jesus.

Sunday Night: Know Jesus Place: BLCC Date: 2/13/17 Text: John 7.25-31 CT: We are to truly know Jesus. When the Bible scholar N.T. (Tom) Wright was asked what he would tell his children on his deathbed he said, "Look at Jesus." Tom Wright explained why: The [Person] who walks out of [the pages of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-29

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Behind All The School Shootings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

School shootings over the last few years

ROMANS 1:22-32 “WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?” A) There have been 18 school shootings so far this year. * All were not fatal shootings, nevertheless guns were fired in schools. * Let me name a few since 1999 – Columbine HS ... Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Am That I Am

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 4, 2017

God is the one who is the seeker and reveals Himself to us.

I AM that I AM Exodus 3:1-15 It was business as usual in all the rest of the world. The world was entirely ignorant of an event that was to take place in a remote desert. Yet it is what happened here that has changed the world and not whatever decrees might have come that day from the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Describes Depression causes and cures.

DEFEATING DEPRESSION Used book The Bumps are what you climb on by Warren W. Wiersbe pgs 33 – 36 Scripture: Psalms 42 & 43 Introduction: David wonders if and how he can shake depression. I. DEPRESSION A. Major Depression 1. Defined: A mood disorder in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Stories Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 18, 2016

The disciples report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“Disciple Stories” Jesus Sightings Part 3 “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:27-28 NIV Intro: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jun 1, 2021

How Can God Be One and Yet Three?

The Holy Trinity This is Trinity Sunday. On this Sunday we confess the Athanasian Creed which says in part: And the catholic faith is this: that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Servants, Siblings And Sons

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

SERVANTS, SIBLINGS AND SONS (1 TIMOTHY 6:1-2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How's Our Faith?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018

As summer approaches, we get check-ups on our home and car air conditioning systems but perhaps we need a "faith" check up. The question in the sermon title is asked rhetorically and then we examine Peter's faith (along with ours) from Luke 22:31-34.

I. Welcome II. Introduction With blooms everywhere and temperatures in the 80’s, we know summer is just around the corner. As school lets out and the temperatures push higher, there are certain things that might need some attention. I know I’ve already had my home A/C checked and, before taking a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Killing The Prophets

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2021

Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21.

Prelude Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. Purpose: What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Plan: Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21. He Arose and Ran After his powerful confrontation with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

When we sit in His presence, we are still in an attitude of prayer but instead of asking, we are listening.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 2 A. Introduction In lesson 2, we learnt about 9 different kinds of prayer as listed below. 1) Prayer Of Thanksgiving 2) Prayer Of Praise 3) Prayer of Forgiveness 4) Prayer of confession 5) Prayer of Agreement 6) United ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

He Knew Everything About Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 26, 2003

3rd in the series "Conversations with Jesus." Jesus offers unconditional love to the woman at the well.

Clip from final scene of "Shrek" Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" Unconditional love. It’s the deepest longing of our hearts, because each of us harbors deep inside the fear that if others really knew us, that they would want nothing to do with us. In ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God