Sermons on Dust Unto Dust:

Contentment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 3, 2020

Election results will leave half the voters disappointed. This message instructs Christians on how to deal with the ups and downs of life.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians. The key verse in this epistle is Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind [mindset; way of thinking] be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”i Throughout this letter Paul is teaching us the way we should think about our lives. It is the pathway to abundant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:6, Deuteronomy 8:1-17, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Romans 14:17, Proverbs 27:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Empty Promises Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 22, 2019

We were created to have pleasure in God, but we seek pleasure in a thousand other places. As we consider Gomer (Hosea's wife) in the book of Hosea who was an adulterer, let’s consider how God can deliver all of us out of our idols and the things that take the place of God in our lives.

What is idolatry? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as: 1. The worship of idols, images, or anything made by hands, or which is not God. And 2. an immoderate attachment or devotion to something in the place of God. D. L. Moody put it this way: “Whatever you love more than God is your idol. Rich and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2019

The message is a call for men to be manly, despite knowing the cost that may be required of a man.

“David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and Jonathan his son, and he said it should be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar. He said: “‘Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds & Wheat Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2019

In Matthew 13, Jesus explains why there continues to be evil in our midst and what will happen through the 1) The Presentation of the Parable (Matthew 13:24–30), and 2) The Interpretation of the Parable (Matthew 13:34–43).

Matthew 13:24-30; 34-43. [24]He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, [25]but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. [26] So when the plants came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:34-43

Denomination: Other

Destiny’s Result-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 24, 2019

1 of ? Peter describes the destined end of this earth & how that fact produces predictable results in God’s people. God’s plan spurs God’s people to produce His anticipated results. How does God’s plan produce it’s anticipated results?

DESTINY’s RESULT-I—2Peter 3:9-18 Attention: One day this earth & universe will pass into oblivion at God’s command. :11—“Therefore”.....“What manner of persons ought you to be?...” Peter describes the destined end of this earth & how that fact produces predictable results in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing God's News With Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013

The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2012

The correct 1) Message (Acts 1:1-2), 2) Manifestation (Acts 1:3), 3) Might (Acts 1:4-5, 8a), 4) Mystery (Acts 1:6-7), 5) Mission (Acts 1:8b), and 6) Motive (Acts 1:9-11).

As school ends, and summer begins, it means that kids have a change of pace. Instead of day to day studies and supervision, there tends to be more unscheduled time in new locations. If those new locations include a summer camp, it gives a testing opportunity to see if those lessons made a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Other

Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013

2 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH-II—Philippians 2:1-13 Need: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is another scene at the very end which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes... Its the final scene when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Aim Of Our Charge Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013

The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A discussion about "Forgive us our debts" from the Lord's Prayer.

Intro In 2004, a man by the name of Frank Warren created “PostSecret.com”, in which people can write on a postcard about secrets they are carrying and feeling guilty for. The idea originated as a project for an art exhibit but within 7 months he had already acquired 2,000 postcards. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ancestor Chart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 17, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 12: 1 – 47

Nehemiah 12: 1 – 47 Ancestor Chart 12 Now these are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, 2 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, 3 Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, 4 Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah, 5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, 6 Shemaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Soul Searching

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 1: 1 – 19

Jeremiah 1: 1 – 19 Soul Searching 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Are Being Followed

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019

You & I have some-thing that follows us wherever we go. That which follows & trails behind each of us is what the Bible calls your ‘works.’ These ‘works’ all ‘follow’ you either into the arms of Jesus or thru the gates of hell.

‘YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED’—Revelation 14:13c_iii Attention: ‘Electric Eye’(1982), by the secular British rock band, Judas Priest. Up here in space, I'm looking down on you. My lasers trace, Everything you do You think you've private lives, Think nothing of the kind There is no true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist