Sermons on double portion:

Solitude Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2010

1) The Straining from a lack of Solitude (1 Kings 19:1-4), 2) The Strengthening from Solitude (1 Kings 19:5-8), 3) The Searching from Solitude (1 Kings 19:9-14), &, 4) The Sending from Solitude (1 Kings 19:15-18)

With the conclusion of the Olympics and Paralympics, one of the most trying adjustments that athletes and spectators alike claim is an emptiness after the games. With such preparation and excitement, it really means a change of gears for people. Likewise, the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Power Behind The Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2011

A study of chapter 14 verses 1 through 32

Isaiah 14: 1 – 32 The Power Behind The Man 1 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will still choose Israel, and settle them in their own land. The strangers will be joined with them, and they will cling to the house of Jacob. 2 Then people will take them and bring them to their place, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

By His Stripes-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

6 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VI—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Spider webs: Spider webs have been studied by scientists for years. “A single spider can produce up to seven different types of silk for different uses.”—‘Spider Silk’ @ en.wikipedia.org “Spider silk stands out for its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 2, 2018

9 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IX—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Picture A Train. The train is dedicated/committed to a specific set of tracks. However, that specific set of tracks leads to an abandoned attempt at bridging a deep canyon in order to make a shorter way to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 10, 2018

Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3.1-11) Note: since this is a long sermon, I suggest it be given in two parts; part 1 (vs. 1-5) on Sunday morning, and part 2 (vs. 6-11) on Sunday evening. Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Big Enough To Remove My Doubts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2019

In Luke 24:36-49 we can see the sovereign plan of God, to remove any doubt of His working to bring eternal life through the forgiveness of sins through 3 things : 1)The Reappearing of Jesus (Luke 24:36) , 2) The Reassuring by Jesus (Luke 24:37–43), and 3) The Revealing by Jesus (Luke 24:44–49)

Luke 24:36-49 [36] As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" [37] But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. [38] And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Other

Mystery Unraveled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 26, 2020

In Ephesians 3:1–13 the apostle Paul leads us to focus on five aspects of the divine mystery of Oneness in Christ. Here we see its: 1) Prisoner (Ephesians 3:1–4), 2) Plan (Ephesians 3:5–6), 3) Preaching (Ephesians 3:7–9), 4) Purpose (Ephesians 3:10–11), and its 5) Privileges (Ephesians 3:12–13).

Ephesians 3:1-13 [3:1]For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- [2]assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, [3]how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. [4] When you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Through The Word Pt 3 - Sermon 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2019

God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

Introduction Video Illustration: Skit Guys Christian and Un-Christian Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Unassailable Joy - Philippians 1:12-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Does God want us to pretend to be joyful when we're miserable?

Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Our Commitment To The "Foreigner” Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022

Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022 NOTE: The following notes were used as a reference and were more extensive than time would allow to be fully give, The fourth and final point was made but was not expanded upon with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Darkness Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2022

1) The Attack of the Crowd (Matthew 26:47), 2) The Kiss of the Traitor (Matthew 26:48–50a), 3) The Presumption of Peter (Matthew 26:50b–53) and finally 4) The Fulfillment of Prophecy (Matthew 26:54-56).

Matthew 26:47–56. 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Other

Psalm 2 A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

A study of the Psalms of Christmas, will lift our minds and hearts out of our traditional response to the Advent season, by lifting us into the heavenly perspective and purpose of what this season is all about!

I’m going to begin today’s message by having us read the 2nd Psalm, and after the reading we will pray, and I’ll explain why we are in this text this morning: Psalm 2 (KJV) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

The Friend Of God - James 2:20-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

We are often told to trust God. But this passage makes trust seem more desirable by casting it in the context of friendship. This message defines friendship and explores what it means to have that with God.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other