Sermons on Escalation:

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2020

This message is about linking ourselves to Jesus - taking on His "yoke" which is easier than carrying our own.

Come To Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 I want to share a couple of songs with you that I learned as a child growing up in a small country church in middle Tennessee. At the close of the services we would give the invitation for discipleship for those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 34 in our exposition of Revelation continuing our exploration of the second coming.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Second Coming of Jesus” Pt 2 Rev 19:11-21 REVIEW Last week we highlighted the similarities and differences between the 1st and 2nd coming. This week I want to paint a portrait of this most glorious culmination of Biblical prophecy. This is His-story. This is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:2-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Matthew 25:29-46, Zechariah 14:1-11, 2 Peter 3:3-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2018

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save you from your sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not really a compliment any ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Says, "Don't Be Afraid" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Can you remember a time when you were so afraid you thought you weren’t going to make it? The most dangerous storm that night wasn’t the weather on that lake. It was the storm of fear raging in the minds of the disciples.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the country preacher who used to visit a widow in his church named Mrs. Jones. He liked to visit her around lunchtime because she had a vegetable garden and she loved to cook fresh vegetables for her pastor. One day the preacher arrived at lunch, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Dealing with Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers

Dealing with Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage October 8, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage. Last week… began to consider conflict. In that poetic ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With People Who Don't Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2017

No where in the bible does it tell us to treat people the way we want to or to get even with those who don't like us. The bible does teach us not to stoop to their level.

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017

How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Eat In Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022

If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Ephesians 2:14-16, Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Esther Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022

Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters: The Basics

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 2, 2024

Topical Series on Stewardship

Title: “Money Matters: Basic Principles” Type: Topical Series Script: Various Where: GNBC 11-3-24 Intro: It is shocking to most people to hear that the Bible says more about money and possessions than it does about heaven and hell! In fact, there are roughly 2350 verses. The economy is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12, Psalm 50:10-12, Deuteronomy 10:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 9, 2025

It is the same when we deal with relationships, friendships, marriage, work, any person we ever have a conversation with. And that is called making peace with people and not keeping peace. sometimes people will say something that offends you or hurt you and they do not even notice it.

Well good morning newlife and welcome to July. Man, the coldest month of the year. Thanks for being brave and making church a priority to start the week. Love seeing all your faces today and really privileged to be able to stand on this platform preaching today. Something I never will take for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Jeremiah 6:14, Matthew 18:15-17, John 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

"Blessed are the Meek” Opening Greeting: Good morning everybody! I am happy to see everyone here today and thankful for all you. Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative passages in the Bible—Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Haggai’s Call From Stagnation To Renewal

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025

Renewal is a matter of the heart. Renewal begins when believers realize that something has changed, become weak and died. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God.

Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Stagnation to Renewal Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Matthew 6:33-34, Psalm 37:1-10, Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 103:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon Haggai’s Call From Ruin To Revival

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 25, 2025

Revival is a matter of the heart. Revival begins when believers realize that things have changed, weakened and dying. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God. Revival begins in the heart.

Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Ruin to Revival Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “This is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

How To Deal With People Who Don’t Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about David being pursued by his enemy Saul

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational