Sermons on Excellency:

There Is One Body Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 28, 2023

Warren Wiersbe, in his book “Be Rich” page 103, tells a story of a free-lance missionary who visited a minister asking for financial support. "What group are you associated with?" the minister asked. The man replied, "I belong to the invisible church."

Alba 3-26-2023 THERE IS ONE BODY Ephesians 4:1-4a Warren Wiersbe, in his book “Be Rich” page 103, tells a story of a free-lance missionary who visited a minister asking for financial support. "What group are you associated with?" the minister asked. The man replied, "I belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can The Truth Be Known Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 3, 2023

We live in a day and age where people are longing for truth and wondering if it can be known. Jesus came to testify to the Truth - the reality of the seen and unseen.

Throughout this summer we are doing an apologetic series called, “What do you believe?” In addition, during the month of August we will be offering a few sessions on cults and comparative religions. Our desire as a church is to equip people with the truth so each person can stand up for and defend ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-37, John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Into Inheritance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 11, 2023

When you give a gift you like to see it appreciated and enjoyed. God has given us our inheritance. Today is the day to believe and receive all that God has given. Today receive the promise of God's life fully.

I like receiving and giving gifts. More than being on the receiving end, there is a special joy in the act of giving. Once I have selected and wrapped the gift, my anticipation for the moment of giving only grows. Some individuals prefer methodically unwrapping their presents, taking their time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Ephesians 3:16-19, Exodus 3:1-12, Hebrews 2:14-15, Joshua 3:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Touched

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023

There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Apostolic

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023

Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, My Savior

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 16, 2023

IF you take the 196 verses in the N.T. Gospels, & combine that with all the O.T. prophesies about the Messiah, you have a lot of verses. And that means that the story of Jesus’ birth is important to God & is important to us.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER R IDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, MY SAVIOR! TEXT: John 1:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 7:25-27; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:11, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Jesus - Can I Come In Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2023

How does Jesus end up being on the outside of this Church? Let's see what was happening in Laodicea and how Jesus redeems them.

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22; John 14:21-23 Theme: Who Owns the Home? Title: It’s Jesus – May I Come In? Is Jesus inside your church or heart or is He knocking at the door? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I read this advertisement recently: Room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 14:21-23, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022

David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"love Wins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2022

A sermon for anyone who has ever failed Jesus.

“Love Wins” John 21:1-19 Let’s go back three years before our Gospel Lesson for this morning. Jesus had gone out and selected 12 men. They were your average everyday kind of guys...and Jesus found them doing your average everyday kind of things... ...and when Jesus found them He said to them ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2022

Here in lies the danger of dancing with the devil - 1st you abhor sin.... than you accept sin.... than you embrace sin.

June 04, 2022 Continuing our series, Bible Stories, we come to the story of SODOM and GOMORRAH. Early on in the story of Abraham and his family, we come the moment Lot chose to connect himself to Sodom and Gomorrah. The flocks and herds had become so large that Abraham and Lot’s employees were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Genesis 18:20-33, Genesis 19:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What’s It All About? 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Book of Ecclesiastes is one book in the Old Testament that is seldom preached from.

But it is a book in the Bible that tells us how we can find the answer to the question, “WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?” Very few ever come up with the right answer. Illus: A test was given to 200 men applying for the same job but only 1 out of 200 came up with the right solution. Each applicant was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:7-10, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:5-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 34:1-3, Ephesians 5:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I would like to remind you that Paul is addressing this letter to young Christians.

The Thessalonian Christians made up a tremendous church but Paul knew that in order that they may stay that way there had to be some things brought to their attention. Such as, THEY HAD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR THE SERVANTS. As mentioned in a previous message, all churches are not able to pay large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 9, 2022

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh, or a complete person.

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh or a complete person. Eve was created to furnish that which was lacking in Adam. Adam filled out what was lacking in Eve. Men and women still fill those vital roles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:28