Sermons on Evil Man:

Worship

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 6, 2018

Of the three gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, Frankincense represented worship

A friend sent me a note that I originally sent out to the church more than 7 years ago. It reminded me of some things that deal directly with worship, trust and discipleship. It centers around an old dog – Chewy Lately I have been learning some neat lessons from our dog Chewy, who many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Exodus 30:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healthy Christ-Follower

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018

The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Scepter Will Not Pass From Judah

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 24, 2018

Jacob blessed his sons, but the blessings were prophecies that shaped the future of Israel. Judah's blessing changed the world forever.

20181222 Parsha Vayechi – The Scepter Will Not Pass From Judah Readings Genesis 49: 8-12 Matthew 1: 18-25 Today is 22 December 2018. I want to thank God for a miracle that occurred 28 years ago on this date. About 5pm I was working on a couple of wooden boxes for my boys and was cutting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Do Not Become Weary Doing Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2018

This sermon is going to look at some of the practical ways that today’s church can walk in the Spirit so that we might no longer look “foolish” but faithful in the eyes of our risen Savior!

Do not Become Weary Doing Good Galatians 6:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To either get a word or pdf copy or to see a video of the sermon go to the website “You foolish Galatians” is what the church of Galatia has been known for ever since Paul wrote to them. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The One Whom Jesus Loves

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 3, 2017

I don't know about you, but Most people like friends who are actually interested in them, and I can say with confidence...there is no one more interested in you than God! Far to many aren't used to hearing themselves saying...God loves me!

John 13:22-25 MSG The disciples looked around at one another, wondering who on earth he was talking about. One of the disciples, the one Jesus loved dearly, was reclining against him, his head on his shoulder. Peter motioned to him to ask who Jesus might be talking about. So, being the closest, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2017

We know that we are living in troubling times; the economy is tight, jobs are scarce, corruption and crime is all around us. The world is not a safe place. Where is Peace. Longfellow wrote about peace, or rather, the lack of peace.

Today we start a new sermon series called "The Carols of Christmas," where we will look at a few of the favorite carols and consider their Biblical message for today. Today we are looking at peace. We lit the Advent Candle of Peace this morning and you heard David read a few verses concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Demanding Instant Gradifacation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2017

Today we want what we want NOW! I deserve more now! I am entitled to more. Our enemy desires to catch us tired, hungry and alone... Our enemy desires to set the hook. We need to count the cost to be able to finish the task before us.

INSTANT GRADIFICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us LISTEN TO THE CRY FOR INSTANT GRATIFICATION: THE SEX/DRUG MARKET REVEALS THIS CRY. Heroin is injected straight into the veins. The drug is so fast in your veins that the hit or high will come before you remove the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Year 2018: Trim The Fat! Invest In Substance!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 7, 2018

We can live with less, but we must reduce the fat (sin, vanity), and increase the Word.

The New Year 2018: Trim the Fat! Invest in Substance! Capt. Kelly Durant Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Benefit Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 21, 2018

Why do I need salvation? What do I receive through salvation? These are valid questions that need to be answered. One should understand the benefit of the Gospel.

The Benefit of the Gospel Ephesians 1: 13-14 Last week we began a series entitled: A Gospel Centered Life. As I began to prepare this series I realized if one is to live a Gospel centered life, one must first understand and embrace the Gospel. We looked at the foundational principles of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 22, 2018

Discussing the importance of fasting and prayer as it relates to a quiet time with God.

Last Sunday evening in our evening service, we discussed in detail the importance of having a quiet time with the Lord. We talked about how often we should do it, how to plan for it, and to actually put together your own private quiet time. With that knowledge under our belt, let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Promised Son Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

This is the 39th sermon in our series on Genesis, and in this sermon we talk about the death of Sarah and what we can learn from Abraham and Sarah's life and faithfulness.

Finishing Strong (Genesis Pt. 39) Text: Genesis 23:1 – 20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well in last week’s sermon, we saw how Abraham’s faith has reached a new height. We saw how he was willing to trust God, even though he didn’t fully understand what was happening. He trusted God to the point, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Provides For His Own Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Genesis part 51. God's provision

God Provides for His Own (Genesis Pt. 51) Text: Genesis 30:25-43 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) So Jacob’s now served his uncle Laban for 14 years, and he’s ready to get out of there and go back home. And when we look at this passage, we can see that the relationship between Jacob and Laban has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Lord's Supper message.

This summer I was reminded just how easy it is for us to get so comfortable with something that we do all the time that we just do it without thinking about how or why we do it. For me that realization came when I had to drive three different rental cars on our vacation. One of the reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-18, 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 4, 2018

Paul's life was shaped by the Gospel. Even in the face of an uncertain future and difficulty, he embraced change in life through the power of the Gospel. That is the beauty in the Gospel.

The Beauty in the Gospel Acts 20: 24-27 Our text today finds the apostle Paul on his way to Jerusalem. He is well aware of the animosity of the Jews toward him, and quite uncertain what his future will hold once he arrives. One would expect him to be very nervous and apprehensive about returning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist