Sermons on Expanded:

Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023

The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21, Acts 8:25-31

Denomination: Methodist

Promises For Harvesters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2006

Faith either moves mountains or tunnels through them. Eight encouraging promises for seed sowers.

Promises for Harvesters (Isa. 54:1-17) Faith either moves mountains or finds a way to tunnel through any challenge. The people of Israel were reeling mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually from a series of hardships. The northern kingdom of Israel suffered under the poor leadership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For Something New Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008

There is value in both the old and the new and one should not be destroyed or lost for the other.

Get ready for something new Luke 5:36-39 I am slow to throw out an old pair of shoes. It usually takes my feet getting wet a few times for me to come to my senses. I used to get shoes resoled when it was possible, because I like the comfort of broken in leather. Stiff shoes are a pain, but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus And The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Word Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The Word of God is wonderful and it stands, it sticks, it stabs, it steers, it stirs, it stills, it strengthens, and it stabilizes. therefore we should listen to it, read it, believe it, receive it, internalize it obey it and share it.

The Wonderful Word of God Chuck Sligh June 13, 1999 TEXT: Psalm 19:7-11 – “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stay True To The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2019

The Gospel was spreading and people were trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Especially in Antioch, they needed encouragement and who better than Barnabas to fulfill that ministry!

Stay True to the Lord (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO) The background for today’s message comes from the Book of Acts, chapter 11, verses 19 through 26. Luke wrote these words under the Holy Spirit’s guidance about how things were beginning to change. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Vision For Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 6, 2024

A Holy Spirit inspired vision creates its own energy and energizes people’s hearts, minds, and bodies in a God centered direction. God’s vision is what He wants us to accomplish and what He wants us to become. It will energize us to engage in God’s Kingdom work.

“Developing Vision for Life” Proverbs 29:18 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSrcy4l3hxs As human beings we all possess an incredible imagination. Here’s a fact I didn’t know. Our eyes take in four (4) million bytes of information every second, and the moment we see it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:17, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Should I Work So Hard?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Hard work has limited appeal if its only purpose is to accumulate riches or make us more comfortable. Work becomes meaningful when it is seen as service and as ministry.

Romans 12:1-8 “Why Should I Work So Hard?” INTRODUCTION Things were going so good immediately following the creation. God had placed Adam and Eve in an idyllic situation—a garden that supplied everything that they needed. God took care of them, and the concept of work was as far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God Loves All The Little Children Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2007

Jesus shares several pieces of Good News. One is that God is with us in the midst of tragedies and scarcity. Another piece of Good News is that Happiness can be experienced in the midst of the struggles of life. Luke’s sermon on the plain tells us how.

Luke 6:17-23 “God Loves All the Little Children” INTRODUCTION “Work hard!” “Dream Big!” “The world is your oyster to crack and grab the pearl.” We grow up hearing these phrases and others like them. “America is the land of opportunity,” we are told. “Anyone can become president.” We hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Throughout the years, God has released great blessings when his children whole-heartedly followed him. Proverbs 3:5-10. What a great promise from Scripture! Do you realize that this promise still applies to us today?

A Higher Standard; Malachi 3:8-10 Throughout the years, God has released great blessings when his children whole-heartedly followed him. Proverbs 3:5-10. What a great promise from Scripture! Do you realize that this promise still applies to us today? The book of Malachi reveals how important the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Trees, Yeast, And Doors Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

What exactly is the Kingdom of God like? Learn about its primary traits from stories about trees, yeast, and doors.

“Trees, Yeast, and Doors” (Luke 13:18-35) Have you ever wondered, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How does it operate?” If so, you wouldn’t be alone – Jesus knew people were wondering, so he asked the question for them! We find this in Luke 13:18-35. Would you turn there? I’d like to read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Distraction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017

When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Banquet Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016

Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Play Nicely With Others Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 30, 2014

The Lord gives his people instructions for their lives together. They are given in love with the desire that the people of God live abundant, free, and fruitful lives.

Exodus 20:12-16 “Play Nicely with Others” INTRODUCTION Twenty five years ago author Robert Fulghum wrote a book entitled, All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten. It was immediately a smashing success. The book contained observations and rules such as: Share ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran