Sermons on Eerdman:

Fix Your Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 28, 2016

1) The Person of God (1 John 2:29), 2) The Parousia/Return of God (1 John 2:28, 3:2), 3) The Provision of God (1 John 3:1, 3)

After a recent national referendum held on the question of Britain’s future within the European Union, the “Brexit,” short for “British exit”, vote prevailed, sending financial markets worldwide into a tailspin. The result has left people wondering about the future of ...read more

Denomination: Other

Confession & A Transparent Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2016

True believers are 1) Cleansed from sin (1 John 1:7); yet, 2) Confessing sin (1 John 1:9); and even 3) Conquering sin (1 John 2;1a).

On April 29, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI met with a delegation of aboriginal Canadians he had invited to the Vatican at the request of the bishops of Canada. On the topic of residential schools, Benedict expressed “his sorrow at the anguish caused by the deplorable conduct of some members of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2016

John’s moral test for genuine salvation consists of: 1) The Test Stated (1 John 2:3), 2) The Test Applied (1 John 2:4–5) and 3) The Test Exemplified (1 John 2:6)

Most of us don’t like tests. Tests conjure up bad images in our minds: that horrible math final exam your senior year in high school, that stress test the doctor has ordered, or that dreaded driver’s license test with a dour instructor in the car with you demanding that you display ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Other

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022

A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2017

1) God receives Each believer(Romans 14:2–3), because 2) The Lord sustains each believer (Romans 14:4), because 3) The Lord is sovereign to each believer (Romans 14:5–9), and because 4) The Lord alone will judge each believer (Romans 14:10–12).

We’ve just past one of the most contentious events of the year. I’m not referring to Reformation Sunday, but what that date is know by the majority of the population as: Halloween. This morning I’m not here to present an argument if Christians should be engaged in this event or not, but just to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Other

The Jailer Who Received Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003

There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

From Desperation To Deliverance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 18, 2009

The Christian life is a warfare. But this message suggests three practices that will pave the way for victory in the spiritual battles of life.

Instructions For Victory Text: 1 Cor.15: 57; 2 Cor.2: 14 Intro: Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe has a saying that I have found helpful for many years. It goes something like this: “We aren’t fighting for victory; we’re fighting from victory.”(1) “But,” you may ask, “if we are fighting from victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In The Storm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 27, 2019

The following sermon is going to review the story of Jesus calming the storm to help accentuate the truth that no matter how violent the storm we are facing our hope lies Jesus who is in control and promises to rescue those whom cry out to Him!

Finding God in the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one walks by the still waters, admiring the delicate flowers and their sweet aromatic perfumes, listening to the wind ever gently rustling through a tall carpet of green grass and watch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Life Song

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the resurrection of Christ and in doing so invite you to think about what kind of “life song” you are currently singing!

His Song for us to Sing Luke 24:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The songs that we sing often speak volumes about our character. Music is powerful for the melody and words not only pull at our emotions but can transport us back in time to experience both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Wide Open For Easter

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the disciple’s trip to Emmaus to show that while Christ’s grace is enough in our weakness, honoring Him on this resurrection morning means asking Him to keep our eyes open to our responsibility to be living sacrifices in His presence!

Open our Eyes Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The encounter with Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals much truth concerning our struggle to honour Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His subsequent resurrection. We partake ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Strength

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 11, 2019

While Samson was known for his physical strength he was also known to be spiritually weak. To find out more read on

Samson’s Strength Judges 15:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us has not heard of the great strength of Samson? Was not slaying 1,000 Philistines with nothing but a jawbone of a donkey and tearing apart a lion and bringing down a temple building with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Passion To Be Right

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022

Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist