Sermons on Eagles Fly High And Alone:

Backstabbers

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 12, 2025

Jesus didn’t treat Judas any differently than He did the other Twelve. Shakespeare cannot have Jesus say, “Et tu, Judas,” because Jesus knew what was coming. And even though Jesus knew what was coming, He didn’t treat Judas any differently than He did any other disciple over those three years.

Find John 13 with me, if you will. Many of you recognize the phrase “Et Tu, Brute?” immediately. It’s Latin for “You too, Brutus?” It’s a quote from Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, where the Roman dictator speaks to his friend Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar recognizes Brutus as one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

"spiritual Stability"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 14, 2025

Expository Series on Philippians

Title: “Spiritual Stability” Script: Phil. 4:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 8-17-25 Intro: The Church of Jesus Christ is under attack. We should not be surprised. Our Lord said it would be. In Jn. 16:33 He said: “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Like Manner

Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 29, 2025

There are many views on the rapture and the last resurrection.

Preponderance of Scriptural Evidence In a civil case the plaintiff/defendant has the burden of proving each essential element of their claim or counterclaim by a ‘preponderance of the evidence.” The party with the burden must present the more convincing evidence. …. Stated another way a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodliness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2022

How do we come out from under ungodliness and change our minds and make God a normal relevant part of our lives?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID UNGODLINESS 2 Samuel 2-3 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Eugene Peterson, ‘Leap Over a Wall’ pages 123-124 “They are wearing me out, these sons of Zeruiah. I know that I’m God’s anointed, I know that I’ve been [reserved against formidable odds – Goliath and Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Samuel 3:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022

We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Genius Of Genesis Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022

To move forward in our faith, we must go back to the beginning.

Last spring, while we were crossing the new I-74 bridge, Beth made an astute observation about the old bridge. While our community was excited about the opening of the new bridge (and rightly so), the old one was being dismantled piece by piece, without anyone really paying attention. She said ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024

This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointed One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 31, 2024

Many individuals have claimed to be the Messiah over the course of history, How does the Bible identify the true Messiah, when he is to arrive and how to know who is the true Messian

One day an older man, a priest of the order of Abijah was in the House of The Lord to burn incense. As a priest in the Holy Temple he would perform his duties while also praying. So, we see the priest praying and in the midst of performing his duties an angel appeared right next to the altar of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Daniel 9:25-27, Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Adventist

Judas: What Could Have Been

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered, “What could have been?” Imagine what could have been if Judas had not committed suicide! This sermon examines “what could have been” if Judas had repented and hanged himself.

Judas: What Could Have Been? Chuck Sligh April 11, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. The inspiration for this message was Den ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:45-50, Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2021

1. God wants us to be saved (vs. 12-13). 2. God wants us to be sent (vs. 14-15). 3. God wants us to be strong (vs. 17). 4. God wants us to be submissive (vs. 16, 18-21). 5. God wants us to be secure (vs. 21).

The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Romans Romans 10:12-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 11, 2016 (Revised April 21, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. Most of you know that the big picture in Romans 9-11 is that Paul was led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Rescued From The Wrath Of God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2020

Paul highlights 4 spiritual changes people go through when they are rescued from the wrath of God: 1. We recognize our sinfulness (vs. 1-3). 2. We repent (vs. 4). 3. We begin to rely on God (vs. 2-5). 4. We begin to reflect our relationship with Christ (vs. 6-11).

Have You Been Rescued from the Wrath of God? The Book of Romans Romans 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2016 (Revised September 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in Romans 2 we will explore how to be rescued from the wrath of God. But in order to do that, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effectual Prayer! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 8, 2020

Faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Let us consider the keys to effectual prayer!

Intro: As we walking thru the concept of living by faith, I want to remind us this week that faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Jesus said for example… Matthew 21:21b . And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith, and do not doubt, you shall not only do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Intoxicated? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 11, 2020

1) The Prohibition (Ephesians 5:18a), 2) The Product (Ephesians 5:18b), 3) The Principle (Ephesians 5:18c) to avoid intoxication as a believer in Christ.

Ephesians 5:18a [18] And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, (but be filled with the Spirit), (ESV) If you have been following what has been deemed essential and non-essential by government officials during this COVID season, there has been some surprising designations. Corporate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Other

The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020

A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Mindedness That Produces Good Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2020

How does our citizenship in heaven shape the way we think and interact with the world around us? How does it inform our understanding of social justice? How does "eagerly" waiting for the Coming of Christ affect the way we live life?

Intro We are in a profound transition both in the church and in the nation. The presidential election is only weeks away. The results will take our nation and our lives in one of two very different directions. The church is also being reconfigured. Even now it looks very different than it did seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Titus 2:11-14, Acts 1:11, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Philippians 1:27, Revelation 11:15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic