Sermons on Eruption:

I Met Him When I Had No Choice Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus stands before Pilate. It seems that Jesus is being swept away by the events surrounding Him but the TRUTH is that Jesus is the only one in control. It is Pilate and the Jewish leaders who are being swept up in a battle that they cannot see or control.

Governor Pilate stood on the balcony of the praetorium, his headquarters, and looked down at the mobs milling around in the streets below. “Ugh!” he thought. Jewish pilgrims, priests, vendors, thieves, rebels, beggars, prostitutes … rabble! … all crammed into Jerusalem’s narrow streets … and it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, Luke 23:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

When A Prayer Meeting Becomes A Buisness Meeting Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The beginnings of the church

Acts 1:12-26 A businessman had to make a trip to California and his wife wanted to go as well but she had a really important appointment the next day; so, he said, “Why don’t you do what you have to do and then fly out and join me.” As soon as he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happens Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020

Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 8:4, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Acts 5:41, James 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mary: She Took A Family Vacation Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the visit Mary made to Elizabeth's house and some lessons we can draw from it.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 9, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #2 Luke 1 Mary: She took a family vacation I may never forget it, I mean it happened about thirty years ago and still in my mind I can clearly hear the sound of his words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Music Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2011

When we are humble the Holy One can use us.

Mary’s Music Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Brian Bill 12/11/11 I had the joy on Friday of being one of the chaperones for some of the junior highers at Pontiac Christian School while they rang bells for the Salvation Army at County Market. Joy is the right word because for 2 ½ hours this group of girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unappreciated

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34

1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34 Unappreciated 27 And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Principles, The Essential Foundation Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2018

If we want to be freed up financially we must embrace the principle of GRATITUDE... (second message in this series)

Principles, The Essential Foundation #moneymatters2 The Money Rant Video Good Morning Maple Grove! WELCOME – to week 2 of our 5 week series, ‘Money Matters.’ Raise you hands if you… NOW THIS A SERIES – that is centered around 3 words and a formula… THE – words… Attitude, Principles and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2019

If you want to resolve your conflicts, expect tension at times so it doesn’t trip you up; express truth in love; but most importantly, exalt the Lord.

This last week I came across an old joke about a letter to a neighbor. It reads: Dear Frank. We've been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my tiller, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted rap music. And when your dog went to the bathroom all over my lawn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

"Loving Your Bullies” Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021

How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis - Meet The Creator! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024!

Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe it’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:2-31, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hide And Seek: When God Protects

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 22, 2025

A Kuwait war testimony anchored in Psalm 18, showing how God protects, hides, guides, and delivers His children through overwhelming danger and impossible odds.

I have read Psalm 18 hundreds of times, but there is a version of that psalm that you can only learn in the dark. You can memorize it in the light, you can preach it in comfort, but you can only feel it—really feel it—when life leaves you nowhere to stand but in the sheltering shadow of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6, Psalm 27:5, Psalm 138:7-8, Psalm 143:1, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's A Christian Response To War?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001

Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

“What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free