Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021

Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Numbers 14:6-9, Numbers 13:30-33

Denomination: Methodist

As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 7, 2020

Follow God when everything else fails

As I look over this world that we live I, I see whereas our home is in trouble. Not only are they in trouble, but they are troubled, and if I could give you some Godly advice, then maybe we can say as Joshua said, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Because what I have learned is that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Visions Of A Church

Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017

It is important as a church to have a vision for God to move and work. In this message those visions are pointed out to steer the church into the right direction. It is a personal choice for each individual believer to have a vision.

The vision of the church • Scripture- Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. • Those of us that are saved belong to the body of Christ. • We are to work together with one accord, in love, and unity. • 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (KJV) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going After The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father: The risk, The intentionality, The dedication, and The reward.

January 22 Going after The One Luke 15:3-10 Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father The risk The intentionality The dedication The reward The Father asks: “What will you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Victory - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 11, 2016

Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

“joshua & Caleb: A Portrait Of Commitment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2016

Joshua and Caleb are great examples of commitment.

We've looked at the example of Noah and Abraham, as we considered the importance of faith and obedience. Now, we're going to look at Joshua and Caleb, who give us a portrait of commitment. You're familiar with the term "oxymoron" aren't you? An oxymoron is defined as "a figure of speech in which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cuidado Con El Fermento

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 13, 2019

Quiero que los oyentes ceguen por su vida espiritual, no dejando que las malas influencias obstaculicen su comunión con Dios.

Propósito: Quiero que los oyentes ceguen por su vida espiritual, no dejando que las malas influencias obstaculicen su comunión con Dios. Introducción Jesús está con sus discípulos en la región del Mar de Galilea. Él multiplicó panes por segunda vez, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plough Ahead!

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jun 7, 2022

In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. It was Dad’s fondest wish to become a farmer. He understood tractors, soils, seeds, and best practices. He loved the work and especially the harvest.

Luke 9:51-62 “Plough Ahead!” Friends in Christ, In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. Since he was raised on a farm by his German immigrant grandparents, it was Dad’s fondest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

David: A Life Of Faith And Praise Despite Failure

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Aug 16, 2025

Church, when we hear David, most of us think “David and Goliath.” It’s the classic underdog story. But here’s the truth: David himself never bragged about killing Goliath. That was recorded by Samuel.

Introduction Church, when we hear David, most of us think “David and Goliath.” It’s the classic underdog story. But here’s the truth: David himself never bragged about killing Goliath. That was recorded by Samuel. Why? Because David didn’t see that as his greatest story of faith. His true testimony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-52

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 27, 2025

There are some who claim they do not believe in a Devil.

Illus: For those who will say such a thing someone said: • “When you meet the devil, you know you are not going his way. • If you never meet him, you must be going in the same direction.” The reason some do not believe in the devil is because they are going the same way he is going, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Parenting

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 17, 2024

Parenting found in Ephesians

Christian Parenting Ephesians 6:1-4 Good morning. I read a story about two little boys who were walking home from Sunday school where they were taught a lesson about the Devil. One little boy asked the other, “What do you think of this devil business?” “Well,” replied the other boy, “You know how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Example: Paul

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

Paul was one of the greatest Christian examples in scripture. He was a man who responded to God's calling in his life and has encouraged us to follow in his footsteps.

I realize I am not the Holy Spirit, nor am I God, nor can I respond for you, but I must teach and preach in such a manner that God can cause you to respond. Tonight, I want to approach this Bible study in a different manner. I want us to use an example of a man who did respond to God's calling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus rescues us and initiates a transformation process within us, moving us from our past lives to a secure life centered on Him, requiring our time, dedication, and commitment.

We are continuing our series we started last week called, “Collide.” We kicked things off by looking into the biblical principle of standing firm in our faith. The world attempts to offer us a different set of values, one that includes things that are initially seductive, but ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Dedication, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Collide

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2017

Revival Comes: 1) When people acknowledge their Personal Sinfulness (Ezra 9:5-6), 2) When people acknowledge their Collective Responsibility (Ezra 9:7), 3) When people acknowledge their Godly Activity (Ezra 9:8-9)

Carolyn Berry wore opera-length pearls when she took the high road, posing for the cover of People magazine in 2001 with her arm around husband Gary Condit, then a U.S. Congressman and suspect in the death of Chandra Levy, a Washington intern with whom he’d had an affair. Silda Wall Spitzer, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9

Denomination: Other