Sermons on Do Not Follow:

Giving Alms Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven

Introduction A. A hiker came across another guy lying under a tree, but the shade of the tree was not on the napper’s face. The hiker said to the man under the tree, “why don’t you move so that you’re in the shade?” The man on the ground replied, “if I wait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2016

Make choices that reflect God's will. Rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Trust God for the unknowns. Choose to let His love flows through us.

Let’s read it - 1 Sam 26:1-25. I believe you have this feeling that you read this before. This encounter is very similar to the one in chapter 24 when he was in the cave in En Gedi. • David got so close to Saul he could cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. In this chapter, he took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ananias

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 6, 2016

Some of earth’s greatest are often unnoticed and unknown; they do their appointed work and then vanish - This is Ananias

Sermon Ananias Acts 9:10 Some of earth’s greatest are often unnoticed and unknown; they do their appointed work and then vanish I. His Character a. He was a disciple v10 i. One who sat at the feet of Jesus and thus able to teach him who sat at the feet of Gamaliel. He is not described as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

More Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

Paul gives us more opportunities.

Opportunity To Work Verse 4-5-But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another (NKJV) Verse 4-5-Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Call Of Duty

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

“Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Walk In Victory

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Don't Quit

You can walk in victory if you don‘t quit(Isaiah 35) Text: 35 The desert and dry land will become happy; the desert will be glad and will produce flowers. Like a flower, 2 it will have many blooms. It will show its happiness, as if it were shouting with joy. It will be beautiful like the forest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 2, 2016

Ar you talking to me .

LET US We need to look at our selves and see what we need to see about us. Seven things we do to make us better in our life. 1. We need to fear. Hebrews 4: 1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

Are you listening to God? Do you know how?

A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could not see him. Very quietly he whispered, "Can you hear me?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Do Anything

Contributed by Dorie Lynn Durden on Feb 29, 2016

Nothing is impossible for God to do

Luke 1:37 " For with God nothing will be impossible." If God is able to create the universe, there is nothing He can not do.Genesis 1:1 proves that the world was created by God,the record of creation runs throughout Genesis 1. When God created light , all he had to do is speak the Word,and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking On A New Year By Doing My Best!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 7, 2024

Are we doing our best? As a friend, a soul winner, encourager, servant and if not why?

Taking on a new year by doing my best! I will never forget Field Day at Elementary school! I was the fastest runner in the 100 yard dash that day, brought home the blue ribbon, but I wasn’t the fastest runner at the school. Every day Philip beat me at recess and I was always second. The day of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 12:36-37, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corrupt And Despised In Heaven

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Today we are reminded of the eternal importance of your words matching up with you deeds, especially as it relates to internal realities.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:28-32: after the confrontation about Jesus’s authority and John the Baptist, Jesus tells a series of three parables. They have a common thread, the failure, indictment, and judgement of the Jewish leaders. This is the first - The Two Sons. Opening illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Be With Us As We Take Care Of Each Other.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

March 22, 2020 From the desk of Pastor Roy, I got my first cup of coffee and slowly moseyed to my front porch. Walking to the banister putting my elbows there I sipped my coffee. I looked around my neighborhood, I kinda live on a small knoll, and it seemed so peaceful. The birds were singing, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Exodus 15:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021

Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2023

The body of Christ will die unless we are willing to do our part.

Change - Romans 12: 1-8 Intro: I assume that you are intrigued as to why you were given a teabag this morning as you entered worship. You will not be given a cup of hot water to go with it. Teatime is not until 4pm. Hopefully, by the end of my message you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed