Sermons on Everlasting Covenant:

What Does God Think About Our Plans? (James 4:13-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

We can make plans, but God expects us to be flexible, and willing to set them aside, for Him. We delight in God, living in faithfulness to Him. We don't delight in stuff.

Today, our focus will be on James 4:13-17. One of the interesting things about this passage is that there two pretty different ways of reading it. Both approaches take the verses seriously. Both issue a call, and a challenge, that the church needs to hear. But they differ in what exactly that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Stephen Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022

This sermon is about the story of the martyrdom of Stephen and applications for the church and believers today.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at a lot of scripture today starting with the sixth chapter of Acts, verse 1. Acts 6:1. Before I start, I have the opening question of the day. How many of you know the name Jon Gosselin? A few of you know him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian Church

A Dove On Distant Oaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2022

Fleeing for his life because the king was determined to kill him, David fled from one dangerous situation only to enter into another dangerous situation. Where does a child of God go when danger is all around?

For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Miktam of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long. My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2021

God repeatedly warns inhabitants of this dying world to look to Him or receive His judgement. The message looks at the Second Psalm in light of current world conditions.

“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs; the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Loved & Kept!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 26, 2021

THE IS A SPIRITUAL VACCINE THAT CAN KEEP YOU SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY IN THE MIDSTH OF A TIME THAT OUR SPIRITUAL IMMUNE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY THE APATHY, AND FEAR, AND UNFAITHFULNESS, INDIFFERENCE DUE TO A PANDEMIC - THE INGREDIANTES ARE- CALLED, LOVED & KEPT!

Jude 1 (BSB) 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ: 2Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

If You're Thankful And You Know It...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2022

A message delivered on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is a study of the impact of a thankful heart on the follower of the Christ.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Beside Them

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2022

One man delivered into the grace of the Risen Saviour can make a great difference in the advance of the Faith.

“Seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.” [1] God has no secret agents. Throughout the pages of the New Testament are found multiple accounts of men and women who received the Christ as Master. In every instance, those who believed in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Overflowing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2022

Joy is the inevitable result for the one who is obedient to the will of the Living God.

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Centered In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness For The Foremost Sinner

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2022

Can God forgive you of the worst sin you've ever committed? The message explores the grace of God, not to excuse our sin, but to encourage us to look to God for grace as we turn from our sin to walk with Him.

“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone - Philippians 3:3b-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

The true people of God are those who serve God by means of the Holy Spirit (living the Christian life by exposing ourselves to the Spirit’s influence and cooperating with what he does) and who glory in Christ alone, rather than putting any confidence in the flesh.

The true people of God are those who serve God by means of the Holy Spirit (living the Christian life by exposing ourselves to the Spirit’s influence and cooperating with what he does) and who glory in (rely on, hope in, rejoice in, count on, run after, regard as supremely important) Christ alone, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8

Worthy Is The Lamb (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 23, 2022

Worship in Heaven Continues in Chapter 5

One of the most breathtaking passages on the second coming is Revelation chapter 5. The scene in chapter 5 is the same as in chapter 4. The scene is heaven, in the center is the throne of God. Lightning and thunder and glorious worship from the hosts of heaven. Chapter 4 and chapter 5 anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Brethren