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How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023

I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022

New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

'the End Of The Beginning'. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'The End of The Beginning' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul the Preacher & Teacher (vs 23). • (a). "Explaining" • (b). "Witnessing" • (c). "Convincing" (2). Paul the Writer (vs 30). (3). Paul the Evangelist (vs 24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • During the second world war November 1942: • As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Brethren

Liberated Women Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

There’s no one so good they don’t NEED salvation, and there’s no one so bad they can’t RECEIVE salvation.

Liberated Women Acts 16:11-24 If you were around in the late 60’s and through the 70’s no doubt you remember the Women’s Liberation Movement that was operating in full force during that time period. In the beginning there was not a formal leader or alliance, but rather groups and meetings and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

In The New Jerusalem, You're Either In Or Out (Rev. 21:6-22:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 21, 2023

The new Jerusalem is both a place we enter, and the church itself. The new Jerusalem=the bride=the church. The focus is on living faithfully-- conquering-- so that we are allowed in.

I'd like to start this morning by simply rereading our verses from last week, Revelation 21:1-8. They start, with what John "sees": (1) and I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth departed, and the sea wasn't in it any longer, (2) and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-27, Revelation 22:1-21

Biblical Mothers

Contributed by Dennis King on May 1, 2022

Ladies, whether you have had several children or none at all, I'd venture to say you've never had to endure such harsh and unpleasant life-choices that are about to be brought to your attention.

Biblical Mothers God loves us all and would like everybody to be saved. If you've had a difficult life, remember it could have been worse. With your faith and the helping hands of God life can be much sweeter and better. Ladies and gentlemen, whether you have parented a single child, several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10, Genesis 25:24, Genesis 27:41

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakeable Men (An Unshakeable Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 21, 2022

We need men of principles, character, values and a good example for many. As we celebrate Father's Day 2022, let's look at the examples of 3 Bible characters and learn from their lives how can we be an Unshakeable Men.

Intro: Good morning and Happy Father’s Day. Every 3rd Sunday of June our world celebrates the manhood of every father in the world. We celebrate their genuine love, their sacrifice to establish their own family and the good examples that they showed that mold us into responsible adults. We have our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Stealers – Philippians 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We learned about “joy stealers.” It’s a concept to which all of us can relate, since life is frequently full of circumstances that conspire to bring us down emotionally.

You know, the biggest problem that parents report that their children have is not being able to handle disappointment well. How do I know that? Because I helped design what's called the Child Behavior Inventory. It's an inventory that measures nine different areas in a child's life that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Day With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 9, 2022

Look at this text verse careful, I want you to show you two things that perhaps you have never seen in this verse before.

1) First, notice He says something about (His joy) “My JOY” 2) Secondly, notice He says something about “Our joy.” What I want you to see HIS JOY and OUR joy is suppose to be the same. God wants us to have the same kind of joy that He has. He wants that joy to REMAIN in us seven days a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Provider! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2022

How does Jesus provide for us? 1. He gets involved in our lives (vs. 24-25). 2. He instructs us (vs. 25-26). 3. He inspires us (vs. 26-27). 4. He increases our supply (vs. 27).

God Is Our Provider! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Originally Prepared September 23, 2022) (New version November 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17:24, and we will take a good look at one of Jesus' countless miracles. Today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Great Prophet (Luke 7:11-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 27, 2024

Jesus as the prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:18) is more important to Luke than most modern Christians. But Jesus as a prophet, sent by God, speaking God's words, is key to Luke-Acts. A narrative reading.

One of the kind of delightful things about the Bible, if you are a bit of a nerd, is the way that it echoes. Newer parts of the Bible-- the later biblical authors-- will often find themselves describing their own situations in ways that deliberately echo older biblical language. Or, that language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Deuteronomy 18:18, Deuteronomy 12:28-32

2 Chronicles Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2024

NASB, footnotes from Biblegateway.com., some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Jehoiada Sets Joash (GOOD) on the Throne of Judah 23 Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Is Like God (Micah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 6, 2025

When you’ve lost your sense of well-being, weep because judgment is coming, but hope because Jesus is coming, and trust because justice is coming—God will make all things right in the end.

As 29-year-old Neha Wright checked her mailbox and brought in the latest batch of bills, she realized the moment had finally arrived: Her childhood love of receiving a letter in the mail had officially been replaced with a very adult fear of receiving a letter in the mail. Neha’s parents recall ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-9, Micah 2:1-5, Micah 2:12-13, Micah 3:1-12, Micah 4:1-3, Micah 4:6-7, Micah 4:10, Micah 5:1-5, Micah 5:7-9, Micah 6:1-16, Micah 7:1-10, Micah 7:18-20, Matthew 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free