Sermons on Despicable:

Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2022

1) Abraham’s justifying faith did not come by his circumcision (Romans 4:9–12); it did 2) not come by his keeping the law (vv. 13–15); but rather 3) it came solely by God’s grace (vv. 16–17).

Romans 4:9-17. 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. 11 He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-17

Denomination: Other

The Role Of Your Intentions In Loving God - Psalm 63 Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 26, 2025

So often we resolve to make a change, but we fail. Does that mean resolutions are worthless? What is the role of resolve in loving God?

Psalm 63:4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. ************************************** Review: Seeking a Full Cup We all know the phrase from the 23rd psalm that David used to describe the sensation that comes from having been in the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:4

Dealing With Disaster

Contributed by Mike Maggard on Sep 13, 2001

The prophet Joel, writing some 2,700 years ago, shows God’s people nine steps for dealing with national catastrophes as America experienced September 11, 2001

It has been an incredible week; one that none of us, I suspect, will ever forget. The images of destruction will be forever etched in our memories. The song Phil just sang written by Chris Rice poses the dilemma that many of us face as followers of Jesus Christ. Did you catch the lyric: “Well, if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Barber Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 17

Ezekiel 5: 1 – 17 ‘The barber of Babylon’ 1 “And you, son of man, take a sharp sword, take it as a barber’s razor, and pass it over your head and your beard; then take scales to weigh and divide the hair. 2 You shall burn with fire one-third in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012

Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:3-8

Denomination: Other

Fleeing To Egypt Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2016

Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2014

Prayer is the divine means to access the power of God.

“I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

But Christ Has Been Raised From The Dead!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2015

The resurrection and its impact on the life of the believer.

“If Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Man

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 17, 2017

A study of Proverbs 7, and the danger of sexual immorality.

“My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching 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 insight your intimate friend, to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 17 Title: Hear A Just Cause, O Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2018

This psalm reveals David’s trust in God, but in the final analysis it speaks primarily of the Lord Jesus Christ.

April 5, 2014 Tom Lowe A Psalm of David. Psalm 17 (KJV) Title: Hear a Just Cause, O Lord 1 A Prayer of David. Hear a just cause, O Lord, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus' Rules Of Order"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017

Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

“A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For Burial Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 9, 2013

Mary worshipped Jesus as the Lamb of God through extravagant surrender of all that she possessed.

“When Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, ‘Why this waste? For this could have been sold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019

Religion is the expression of one's faith put into practice. For many professed Christians, religion is all they have, because they don't have the faith of Christ the Lord. Too much religion will tend to lead us astray. Faith will lead us to Christ.

“When [John] saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Unrelenting Love Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2019

In this message we will be talking about how - deep, powerful and unrelenting God's love for us really is. It's beyond all reason!

The Unrelenting Love Of God #LoveIs HEY – anybody out there excited, pumped, grateful for the ‘Reckless Love Of God?’ I would like to begin today by reading some words that God breathed and the Apostle Paul put to paper 2000 years ago to the church in Corinth. NOW – there is a good chance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Their Rock Is Not As Our Rock

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 30, 2018

What has God done for me lately? We need to remember the distinction of God as contrasted to the varied "gods" of this dying world.

“Their rock is not as our Rock; our enemies are by themselves.” [1] Our world adulates success; however, the world defines success by a standard of its own making. To a far greater degree than we might ever admit, we Christians have been infected with the attitudes of this fallen world. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist