Sermons on Fear:

Divine Protection - A Detailed Look At The Armor Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2024

At exactly 6:11 pm on July 13, 2024, a demonized person with a high-powered rifle shot 8 bullets at the ex-President of the United States, Donald Trump, with one hitting him on the right side of his head, at a campaign rally.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Choose Joy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about our ability to experience joy even during the worst times of our lives. God's joy is not based on our circumstances, but on the One we serve.

I Choose Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 17:22; Luke 6:45 Good morning Strangers Rest – didn’t we have a good sermon last week? Rev. Bobo’s message on how to win souls, if we take it to heart, prepares us for witnessing to our neighbors on September 8th during our Church on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about the 'ME' we are called to follow, and what it means to actually follow after Him.

“Follow ME” Matthew 4:12-25 DISMISS GROVE KIDZ MGCC – welcome to, The Gospel of Matthew, ‘The King and His Kingdom,’ week #7. NOW – this morning we are going to unpack, chapter 4 verses 12-25, in a conversation that I am calling, “Follow ME” Show Video “Follow” OKAY – let’s do this, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idads (Intentional Dads)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2022

In this message we unpack 5 areas where dads need to be more intentional

iDADS “Intentional Dads” 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/17321/ im-watching-you-dad Wow… I’ve watched that video a bunch of times this week, and I gotta tell you, it moved me every single time. It’s powerful, convicting, challenging… Sooo convicting, and sooo true I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebekah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2022

Some of the events leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca have been institutionalized in the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Before the bride and bridegroom stand under the chuppah, they participate in a special ceremony called badeken (veiling).

Rebekah Rebecca appears in the Hebrew Bible[1] as Isaac’s wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:67

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on "how to pray" and "what to prayer" as taught by Jesus, with specific emphasis on The Lord's Prayer.

Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a series based on the passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ longest discourses and it covers chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the gospel of Matthew. We finished off chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the human tendency to judge others and the forms of judgement that have no place within God's Kingdom or his people.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at Matthew 7:1. We will be looking at only five verses today. While you are looking that up, I was looking on the internet this past week for illustrations to open my sermon, and I came across one that I thought was very good. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 18, 2022

This message draws observations and principles from David's encounter with Saul in the cave were DAvid spares Saul's life.

“Tale of Two Kings” One waited on God, the other didn’t. Introduction The historical narrative style of literature comprises nearly half of the Bible. 43% God chose to reveal Himself in the context of relationships, not a theological text. We best understand relationships through story. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Training Young Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2024

The task of parenting is to train young disciples.

Training Young Disciples Ephesians 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2024 I came across some letters children wrote to their pastor. • I know God loves everybody, but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold.” • “Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 20:8-11 Remember The Sabbath

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. We examine God's purposes for Sabbath rest in the life of His people.

As we discussed over the last few weeks in the Ten Commandments, the first four deal with your relationship with God, and the last six deal with your relationship with others. If you get commandment number one right—love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—you're ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Calls Us To Walk Through Life In A Worthy Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2024

How can we live in a worthy way for Jesus Christ? 1. Head toward humility (vs. 2). 2. Move forward with meekness (vs. 2). 3. Learn to be longsuffering (vs. 2). 4. Be led by godly love (vs. 2). 5. Pursue godly peace (vs. 3).

God Calls Us to Walk through Life in a Worthy Way Ephesians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Here in chapter 4, Paul reminds Christians that we are all called by God to live in a worthy way. The Apostle then began to show us how. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2024 - If You Had A Mother Who....

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 11, 2024

This message is a Mother's Day Message and discusses some of the actions and/or decisions that good mothers make in raising their children.

If You Had A Mother Who…. Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3; Genesis 16:1-6 Good morning, Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present and those watching via live stream. The title of my Mother’s Day message is “If You Had a Mother Who ______.” I will fill ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Out A Blind And Deaf People! (Isaiah 43:8-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 17, 2024

God's (exilic) people are currently blind and deaf, which makes it hard for them to be good servants. God encourages them to change that-- to "acknowledge" and "trust" Him, and understand that God is He Who Remains.

My daughter is wrapping up a in interesting class right now on how to be an effective teacher for students with special needs. There are students who are disruptive. There are kids who struggle to focus, and learn. There are also kids who have disabilities, of one type or another. With these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:8-15, Isaiah 42:16

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46