Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

Love Is . . .

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 12, 2022

A Valentine's Sermon about God's love.

Love is . . . Mark 12:30-31 February 13, 2022 If you’ve been to the stores since December 26, you’ve seen all of the displays. You can’t miss them, Valentine’s day is coming. Yet, as of Tuesday, it will be Easter stuff that is out, but good sales on candy! With Valentine’s Day in mind, I wanted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Excellent Role Models (Youth Or Father’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

One thing we see lacking around the world today, is role models.

For example, we call football, baseball, basketball, and hockey players, sportsmen, but the only problem is that many of these fellows do not know the first thing about sportsmanship. We are constantly hearing about the terrible role models they are to the youth of the world. The decent people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Redemption In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2022

This week, we are going to dig deeper into three ideas: adoption, redemption, and predestination. All of these are vital elements to understanding the Christian faith.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are continuing in our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. So far we’ve uncovered this amazing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob-A Man On A Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 17, 2022

Jacob was a man on the run, after leaving his home and family. He stopped for the night to sleep, and during that night, he received the strangest dream of his life. His journey was not over, in any way, shape, or form!

Introduction: there was trouble in the camp. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, into receiving the paternal blessing Isaac wanted to give Esau, Jacob’s twin (and older) brother (Genesis 27). Even worse, their mother, Rebekah, had helped Jacob in this deception! Even before this, some years ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The fifteenth chapter of Luke gives us a wealth of information about a certain Jewish family.

For example, we know from this scripture: • “A certain man had two sons.” (v. 11) • The younger son seemed to be a problem child. Look at verse 12. We read, “And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me...” • -The younger son was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God With Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

There are many ways we can honor the Lord.

Illus: A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new sanctuary for the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Going On In The Church? The Second Coming Of Jesus!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2022

Let us reason together and search the scriptures about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ that are occuring in the church. Will we evaluate our attitudes? Are we passively compromising our worship?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH? LAST DAYS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson. Use wisdom) LAST DAYS, THAT DAY, THE DAY OF OUR LORD, CLOSING OF TIME… IF I GO, I WILL COME AGAIN… JESUS PROMISED THE CHURCH AS HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE: I WILL COME ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Need For Compassion!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Today I want to preach on something that some seem to think is not that important….BUT IT IS! It affects our life everyday.

I want to preach to you about compassion. We miss compassion when we do not have it and we admire it when we see it. Illus: A pastor wrote, "I was in Time’s Square, in New York, during rush hour. Thousands of people were thronging and pushing at the corner, ready to cross at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Lily Among The Thorns

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

It never ceases to amaze me that when people start coming to Sunday School they talk about how much they learn from the Bible.

Illus: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. • After explaining the commandment to, "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" • Without ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Call Upon The Lord Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 11, 2022

Today’s message is Call upon the Lord and in Part 1 by Kiruba Stephen, we’ll learn what our Heavenly Father will do in return when we seek Him with all our hearts, diligently.

You know how God is; if you ask Him for one pen, He will give you the best golden pen. He always gives you the best. He always gives you more than you can ask or imagine. That’s who God is. If we can know the character and the faithfulness of God; then we will be ever grateful to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 34:15

Fifth Commandment (5 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Again I want to remind you that God has just delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage. They could not deliver themselves, but God, by His marvelous grace delivered them.

Now, as a new nation was beginning to be established, God gave these laws to them so they would know how to govern themselves. Why? Because a country cannot exist without regulations and laws. Some people today feel these laws are now archaic. Illus:Those who feel that we are past the age ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist