Sermons on Expect Injustice:

When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019

Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place You Meet The Messiah Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 17, 2015

Looking for the Christ, Expecting God, Hope

THE WELL – A Place You Meet the Messiah John 4:25-26 April 3, 2022 Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time comes from WWII...and it’s recorded in Max Lucado’s book, “Stories from the Heart.” John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Heavens Greatest Gift

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 4, 2014

This message is from the greatest verse in all the Bible. as we un wrap and rightly divide this verse we see why God's Love is the greatest gift ever.

Unwrapping Heavens Greatest Gift John 3:12-17 Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main post office found an unstamped, handwritten, envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thank God" No Matter What!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 4, 2014

It's like He says… You know they never stopped thanking me or believing that I would do what they were asking me to do the whole time..I'm not just going to meet their need… I'm going to exceed it to the level they could never think or imagine!

Thank God...No matter what Illus. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We can't take it any longer…We’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contagious Cristianity

Contributed by Bret Bone on Feb 4, 2013

How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all star in their own films…In the Avenger mo

Video..............Chairs Slide#1 Welcome Prayer How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Greater Things 5 - The Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13.

Greater Things – The Great Privilege 8/30/15 Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday AM Video – Ben Brezina God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13. For the past few weeks we’ve been discussing the (4) most critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Something Completely Different

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023

When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give It All To Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2021

She knew her abilities were useless! She laid down everything, all the leftovers of the things she had accomplished in life and only held on to one thing, HER FAITH!

Give it all to Jesus Isa. 40:31 NKJ But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. But teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait! When I read this verse the way I take it is, that it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Mark 6:35, Matthew 15:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Servants Are Blessed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

We are waiting and watching for Jesus' return. We are expecting Jesus to return.

FAITHFUL SERVANTS ARE BLESSED (Outline) November 20, 2022 – Pentecost Last – LUKE 12:35-43 INTRO: The Lord calls us to be his servants. The Lord also calls us his children. We are servants and children of the Lord. Our lives are guided by the Lord’s Word. Not the world’s words. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Rabboni Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024

Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God Who Always Gives And Expects Us To Be Givers Like Him

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

God has given us so much and because He is a giver He expects His children to be givers also.

TEXT: Psalm 89:6 TITLE: A GOD WHO ALWAYS GIVES AND WANTS US TO BE GIVERS LIKE HIM. There are many people in the world who view God more as a taker rather than a giver. Many believe they would end up loosing more than gaining if they gave their hearts to Christ. Many think of God as being a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational