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A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unchangeable Changer Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 21, 2022

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. In what ways has God been your refuge and strength?

REF NO: 024 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". BACKGROUND: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. In what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 23, 2022

What's going on here? Paul preaches a message without using Scripture? He quotes from an inscription on a pagan shrine? No follow up for the new believers in Athens? We better take a closer look at Paul's Mars Hill sermon.

The context of Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon When we look at Paul’s Mars Hill sermon given in Athens in Acts 17, he is well into his second missionary journey. His plans were changed early in the journey when the Holy Spirit kept him from preaching the word in Asia and then he received his Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 16:25-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2022

Paul and Silas had been taken into bondage, thrown into the inner prison in Philippi. See what God did for these men, and what they did for Him, too.

Introduction: Paul and Silas had been beaten, and then taken to the inner part of Philippi’s prison. The jailer had placed their feet in stocks and left them—Luke says nothing about a trial, examination, or anything Paul and Silas could do. These men did the best thing possible, by praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 29, 2021

Paul says that the fifth commandment is the first commandment which brings a promise.

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother Exodus 20:12 Today is Father’s Day, a day in which we honor our earthly fathers. By doing so, we are keeping the fifth commandment just as we do on Mother’s Day. Our parents are worthy of honor and respect. In honoring our parents, we are honoring God as well who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Naomi’s Journey Back To Bethlehem – Ruth, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 17, 2022

Even in the toughest of times, God has NOT forgotten about Naomi, and, He most certainly has not forgotten about you, either! Even in our despair, God STILL provides comfort for each of us and Ruth is an incredible story about this.

“Naomi’s Journey back to Bethlehem” – Ruth, Part 2 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 2 Ruth 1:10-22 Introduction - Last week we set the foundation of Ruth around some very difficult times -- Famine causes a family to move from God’s land, disobeys God’s commands - Exposed a hard lesson – and one that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:10-22, James 4:7, Ephesians 5:21, Romans 8:38, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 6:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mother's Prayer

Contributed by Samuel Young on Apr 27, 2021

A mother's prayer is powerful. It ends with a powerful story of the dream of a mother that asks God to show her His love.

Luke 2:19 reads: “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.” - Luke 2:19 NET Mary What does it mean to treasure and ponder in her heart? What did Mary treasure in her heart? Let us answer the question what she treasures first, then we will answer what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:48-51, Luke 2:19, Ephesians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:1-2, Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Into The Throne Room Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021

The prophet Isaiah shows us into the throne room of God to worship and be in the presence of the Lord.

Into the Throne Room of God Isaiah chapter 6:1-13 Good morning everyone, Have you ever experienced the Lord’s presence so much that you were dropped to your knees in reverence for the Lord and found yourself without words? Would you want that to happen? If you would turn to Isaiah chapter 6, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Jacob-When He Came Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 9, 2022

Jacob had met the LORD at Bethel when he fled from Esau, his brother. Now, some twenty years later, he's on his way back to Bethel but things are much different than before.

Foreword: Full disclosure, there is a message on this site, which I prepared, called “Back to Bethel” in a series about Bethel experiences. This message here is not a rehash of the previous message, but, as both messages are based on the same text, some overlap in probably unavoidable but is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 8:24, Genesis 28:10-22, Deuteronomy 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Our Net Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Just as the dragnet sweeps in all kinds of creatures, the kingdom will contain all kinds of people; meaning that God isn’t picky about who enters into heaven, so long as they confess Jesus as Lord and are committed to living for Him.

This evening we will be looking at “The Parable of the Dragnet.” What in the world is a dragnet? William Barclay says, “The dragnet is what we know as the seine net, a large net which has corks at the top and weights at the bottom so that it stands, as it were, upright in the sea. Ropes attached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Grandparent Ever

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 13, 2023

There were a number of good grandparents in the Bible but there were a number of bad ones, too. This message is about Athaliah, the worst grandparent ever.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church Chamois, MO on September 10, 2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Except for Adam, Eve, and the first generation of children (Cain, Abel, Seth, etc.) everybody has at least four grandparents! Some were good, and, sadly, many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Paul Might Appreciate For Clergy Appreciation Month

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2023

Paul never had the chance to celebrate Clergy/Pastor Appreciation month, but if he could, he would no doubt have several things to appreciate!

(Based on a sermon preached October 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: October is clergy appreciation month and I’m grateful for the men of God whom our Lord has placed in my life. Words can’t express how much gratitude I feel for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 35, The Journey Continues, Jacob. Burying Idols And Sin. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 8, 2024

A journey through Jacob's return to Bethal and all that involved.

A reminder of where we were before Cafe church last week, Jacob had finally in his middle years be reconciled with his older twin Esau who we read he had swindled out of his inheritance in Genesis 33. He then realised where he stood with God and set up an alter to his God. The theme or key point of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025

A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist