Sermons on Dreams And Visions:

Joseph-Revenge Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 29, 2017

Leave vengeance to God.

Title: Joseph-Revenge Place: BLCC Date: 12/3/17 Text: Romans 12.17-19 CT: Leave vengeance to God. [Screen 1] Matt Woodley told this story. My friend Steve warned me that he didn't believe in forgiveness. "God could never forgive me," he said. "Okay, maybe he could forgive 70 percent of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call To Completion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017

Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2017

Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts represented.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and ripping and tearing and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts were and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Land Is Your Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 12: 1 – 20

Genesis 12: 1 – 20 My land is your land 12 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Tale Of Two Crosses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2018

A church in Texas is planning to build the largest cross in the Western Hemisphere. But Jesus didn't build His church this way. He built His church on a different kind of cross. Do you know what cross that was?

OPEN: Down in Corpus Christi Texas, a church broke ground about 2 years to build a huge cross – 150 feet tall. But, they do everything big down in Texas and once they’d broken ground they decided they hadn't dreamed big enough. Now they plan to build that cross to be 230 feet tall and 95 feet wide ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In The Desert Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon that attempts to encourage folk that even in hard times there is blessing.

Blessing in the desert. If you were travelling from Egypt to Palestine and you wanted to get there guided by google maps you wouldn’t go through the wilderness of Sinai. Sinai is 200 miles out of the way and when you are travelling with a whole nation it would seem strange doing such a major ...read more

Scripture: John 6:3-14, Psalm 78:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2016

A study of the book of Job 31: 1 – 15

Job 31: 1 – 15 Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You 1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman? 2 For what is the allotment of God from above, and the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3 Is it not destruction for the wicked, ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016

Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#icandoallthings Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2016

A look at one of those "Favorite Verses" that is so often used out of context.

#icandoallthings I was a little disappointed when we put the new carpet in last year, not with the new carpet but with the removal of the old carpet. You’ve probably heard the story about how on Thanksgiving Sunday 2005, six weeks before the building opened, we had our first service in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"If... Then"

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

“IF… THEN” PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 #IfThen INTRODUCTION This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You - Introducing Job

Contributed by Samuel Young on Nov 10, 2016

Ask the core question of who a Christian really is. Examines the story of Job and other stories to find the answer.

Introducing You I remember the first time someone called me "uncle". It was Clayton Koh. I still remember where we were. He was walking out of this very fellowship hall with two hands full of stuff. I held the door open for him and he said: "Thank you uncle Sam." He probably didn't think of it. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer For The Ephesians Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Paul prays that the Ephesian believers would have power to dwell, power to grasp and power to know God's love

PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS One day a young man found a genie-in-a-bottle. This young adult is walking down the beach and comes across an old Arabic looking lamp. He rubs it and out pops a genie. The genie says, "Thank you for freeing me from the lamp. In return I will grant you three wishes." The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2016

If you want to experience the true joy of Christmas, experience Christ personally and share Him with others.

In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, young Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but his mom’s only response is, “You'll shoot your eye out!” In fact, all the adults in Ralphie’s life have the same response, including his teacher and even Santa Clause. Take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free