Sermons on Equality Of Sin:

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Should We As A Nation Put Our Trust?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

When a man is lost in the desert, he may experience a mirage. That is, he may look out over the sands, and in the distance see what appears to be a lake, shimmering in the sun.

His goal is to get to the lake and obtain water to satisfy his thirst. As he travels toward the “lake”, the lake seems to maintain it’s distance, or at some point just disappears. IT WAS A MIRAGE! Such an experience only brings disappointment and tragedy to the individual who believes the mirage is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Picking Up From What Was Started In This New Season” Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

Intro: This is the first message in a series entitled “Casting the Vision.” Today I want to begin with “Picking up from what was started”, the text I chose is in no disrespect to those that have formerly served behind this pulpit, but is commending those that have served in the past. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Dealing With The Severe Difficulties Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

Each winter we seem to be plagued with dreadful viruses that make us wonder about two things:

(1) Americans cannot help but wonder about what the world considers to be the greatest health care, yet it cannot even cure the common cold. Often it seems to us the world’s greatest health care is no more than the world’s greatest racket. We are told that in America we have the best health ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Lord’s House

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

If the church is going to promote abundant life and begin attracting people, it must become more than just a physical structure. It must be seen as a house, or rather, a home. It must become a place where people feel safe and secure.

There was once a story in the Oregonian, Portland’s morning newspaper, of a man who had helped construct a Roman Catholic Church in Mexico. He used inferior materials in order to make more money. At the dedication of the building, the roof collapsed, killing many of the worshipers including the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

That's Good! (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 10, 2018

God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness.

THAT'S GOOD! (part three) God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness. 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Philippians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"After Christmas... Now What?”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 25, 2018

The purpose of these Christmas stories, as recorded by the authors of the gospels, is to remind us that the silent, holy night of unnatural calm that we celebrate on Christmas is really the point of the eye of the storm.

The Christmas season would be over next week.... “AFTER THE ADVENT SEASON... NOW WHAT?” Let’s follow the footsteps of the Family as they continue their trek to God’s plans and purposes.... for His Glory.... It is also in great relation and realization for everyone of us here as we enter 2019.... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Thanksgiving To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2019

Philippians 1:3-8 teaches us to put the fellowship of the gospel at the center of our relationships.

Scripture In January we began a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians follows the letter-writing convention of his day. The pattern was to give the names of the writers and recipients at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Says: Awaken!

Contributed by Andrew Zoll on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus' charge to the church today is, in many cases, the same as it was to Sardis in AD 95/96: Wake up, Church!

Thank you for sending me to the preaching and teaching convention this week at OCC. -Needed it spiritually, emotionally, mentally, professionally. I bought some of the recordings, which will be back on the media shelf in the library. I got DVDs of what I thought were the three best sermons that ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2017

Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at the account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. This week we'll look at the first occasion of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part three) Luke 7:11-17 Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at Elijah's successor, Elisha and the account of him raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. Now we fast forward to Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Grow Up Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 22, 2017

This message focuses on the importance of studying the Word of God for truth so that we are equipped to answer questions as we tell others of our personal message about our acceptance of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 6 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12 This is part six of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up.” Last Sunday I shared with you that Paul told Timothy to take the Word of God and entrust it with faithful men who could take that Word and teach it to others. Paul told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Story Of Two Eves - Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2017

A story that ties together the fall of eve and restoration coming through Christmas eve 2017

On the eve of something. The Fall 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” 2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Genesis 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018

church health is more important than church growth.

“Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist