Sermons on Doctrinal:

Can You See What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The Gospel rarely appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed. God’s work is never on such perfect display as it when it is under the greatest trials.

Everyone loves a story. Stories are remarkably powerful things. They stir-up our imaginations and excite our affections. They instruct us and inspire us. They intoxicate and influence us. They linger with us, often becoming more precious and poignant and powerful over time. During His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Critical Mass Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Me? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021

To be spiritually dead means I do not respond to God. I have no desire for Christ and for holy things. God is dead to me.

An assistant principal at an elementary school was recently accused of accessing the school district’s internal system in order to cast fraudulent votes for her daughter. Her 17-year-old daughter was elected homecoming queen at Tate High School in Pensacola, Florida. But school district computer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple Solution To Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Paul was a great sufferer of all kinds of unjust pain, and it was not because of sin, but because he was a servant of Christ.

One of the good things to come out of suffering is this: It forces those who cannot see any sense in it to grapple with the mystery, and strive to squeeze some meaning out of it. Almost everyone who writes on suffering does so out of their own personal encounter with this mysterious monster. In ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-23

Turning The Other Cheek

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The religious leaders of the world can quote their wise and holy men in ways that show they too have many of the values of the Sermon on the Mount. But they have nothing to match the teachings of Christ on the love of one's enemies.

Almost everybody agrees with the Sermon on the Mount in general, but almost nobody can agree to the specifics of the last part of chapter 5. Even Nikita Krushev, an atheist, when he was the leader of Russia, could say he agreed with the Sermon on the Mount, for even in Russia they do not consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

The Great And Awesome Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

Our life should be all about living in expectation for Christ's return. Praying for the end. Working for the kingdom. Making sure that we’re at peace with God, and at peace with each other.

If we ever have questions about the end of the world and about what will happen when King Jesus returns in glory, we turn to the book of Revelation. There in that last book of the Bible, there’s much about the end-times: signs and wonders, disasters and persecutions, and the Lord Jesus coming in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24, Joel 2:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Proverbs Ideal Mother 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every mother has her ideals pictured for her in Prov. 31. It is not an easy picture to examine because it makes the mothers feel that they have fallen so far short.

Harry Houdini as a young 20 year old performer, still years away from fame, met an 18 year old singer named Wilhalmina Rohnes. She sat in the front row of his performance and he spilled a glass of colored liquid that spotted her dress. To make amends he got her to give him her measurements. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Seven Sons Of Sceva Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2020

It was common, especially among the Jews, for individuals to attempt to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think we can resist him by using Christ's name, or His deeds, as a spell or charm, Satan will prevail against us.

This July 31, 2015 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV: The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic D: The Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:14) Sub-subtopic 3: Paul in Ephesus (19:1-41) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #21 [id4] Reminder Of The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2020

There are many different responses to the Gospel. The point of Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13 was not to plant doubt in the hearts of the disciples. Rather, Jesus was showing His disciples how many ways the human heart can respond to the good news.

2/18/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #21 [ID4] Reminder of the (Hebrews 6:9-20) Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 (NIV) 9Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

Jesus' followers are called to continue this process of "making disciples"...

I begin this message with a quote from Richard Wagamese, a native Canadian Ojibway Indian: “Storytelling, the act of one voice talking, sharing experience, observations, learning and teachings is becoming a lost art. Even though everyone from every culture has an oral tradition, we have ceased to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2021

After Jesus rose from the dead, He forgave Peter for denying Him three times. When Peter received that forgiveness, he was empowered to fulfill his commission. There is Power in Forgiveness - when we receiveing it and when we give it!

The Power of Forgiveness Scripture: Matt. 10:28-33; 26:31-35, 69-75; John 21:15-19 Last week I shared with you why we need to keep the resurrection on the front burner in our minds. The reason for this is what happened after the resurrection – the power that those who believed in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-33, Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:69-75, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming All Things

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at how Paul was able to reach others by becoming all things to all people "without compromising his faith." Written in 2020, it is applied to showing compassion about differing views of the Corona Virus.

In our message this week, we’re going to encounter something the apostle Paul said – something very interesting – that becomes the philosophy for his ministry, and that forms the basis for a number of chapters in the book of 1 Corinthians, including the chapters that we’re going to view today; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Sin And Guilt Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Many options in the religious and secular world are given for how to deal with our everyday experience of sin, the guilt it brings and the dread of potential ultimate condemnation. The Book of Hebrews is adamant that there is only one solution for sin, and no other substitutes.

The great American psychiatrist Karl Menninger, author of the book, Whatever Became of Sin, once stated that if he could convince patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75% of them could walk out the next day. His statement underscores the struggle that all of us human ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18, Hebrews 9:25-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist