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  • "Redeemed By A Priceless Savior” 1 Peter 1:18–19

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 170 views

    A message about putting the past in the past and moving forward in this life.

    Good morning. Stand with me and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I ...read more

  • Freedom In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,423 views

    To show the freedom that comes from true belief and connecting it to the legacy of Martin Luther.

    Good morning, church! Welcome to our service today. We are so blessed to be gathered here in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we'll be diving deep into the book of John, specifically John 8:31-36. We're going to reflect on the power of Jesus' words, explore the freedom that comes from true ...read more

  • An Ideal Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 952 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the Thessalonian church as an example of joyful service to God amidst affliction.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary where grace abounds and love reigns supreme. We find ourselves here, in this sacred space, embraced by the warmth of fellowship, united in our shared pursuit of understanding God's Word, and emboldened by the relentless hope we have in Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

  • When Religion Collides With Revelation

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025
     | 247 views

    Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

    Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

  • Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the old faith of Moses to the new faith of Christianity

    Parable of the Good Samaritan – 11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to face his impending death and resurrection • On the way they stop at a Samaritan village but they reject Jesus because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem • What is interesting is the disciples response to this ...read more

  • The Invocation (Sermon Adapted From Brent Merten) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,938 views

    The Invocation reminds us of where we are and who we are.

    How many rituals do you have? How many procedures do you follow on a regular basis? Many of you make a pot of coffee upon waking in the morning or stop at Tim Horton’s because you wouldn’t dare start your day without a caffeine hit. That’s a ritual. Brushing teeth after meals is ...read more

  • 03 A Holy People Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 664 views

    Only Jesus can make us truly clean, freeing us to live in holiness.

    Open your Bible to the Book of Leviticus and find chapter 11. I want us to read a few selected verses together that will lay the foundation for our focus today. Follow along with me, beginning in chapter 11, verse 43: Leviticus 11:43-44a – “Do not render yourselves detestable through any of the ...read more

  • God’s Protection Of Paul In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2024
     | 416 views

    - Ever wonder why God allows you to walk through things & gain strength? Have you ever seen God at work in your life and wonder how you survived? Why would we think he would do any less for His Apostle to the Gentiles?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 33 God’s protection of Paul in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s commitment to Jesus; even willing to die if needed - Today, I’d like us to see the ...read more

  • Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

  • When The Son Came Up!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,408 views

    When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover.

    When the Son came up! Thesis: When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover. Video Clip of the resurrection of Jesus from the video “Jesus.” Scripture Texts of the Resurrection of Jesus: Matthew 28 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the ...read more

  • What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

    How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

  • Theological Pragmatism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    Exposition of Psalm 4 regarding the turning of people away from God because of some national tragedy

    Text: Psalm 4:1-8, Title: Theological Pragmatism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Jonah provides a great introduction to this text, not because they share time frame or characters, but because of theological pragmatism. Define. Remember when Jonah boarded a ...read more

  • Declaration Of Connection Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018
     | 3,153 views

    Message 7 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message focuses on

    Joshua Series #7 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Declaration of Connection” Review / Introduction After the people crossed the barrier to possessing their inheritance, they took the time to prepare themselves to purge the occupiers of their promised inheritance. Chapter five records two ...read more

  • Prayer, Power, Politics, And Plagues

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    Election eve sermon -- there are plagues in the body politic, created by inauthentic leadership; the best gift we can give to our national leadership is prayer, though we will likely see the haughtiness of politicians and smell the stench of plagues again.

    He sat on his elegant furniture, in his fabulous house, surrounded by the glories of a wealthy nation, attended by efficient servants, powerful enough to command just about anything. But today he was miserable, miserable beyond words, because everywhere he looked they were there. In his way, ...read more

  • Out Of The Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

    OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more