Sermons on Finishing The Course:

In His Steps Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 4

IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Or Who Shall Separate Us?"

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

Paul teaches us that there are four area in our lives that can separate us if we allow them too.

“What (or Who) Shall Separate Us?” Text; Romans 8:35-39 Introduction: The city of Rome was one of the most beautiful cities of the known world. During the days of Paul, it had a population of about one million people. It was and is often called; “the city of love.” It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Will We Receive Rewards At The Judgment Seat Of Chr

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives.

WILL WE RECEIVE rewards at the judgment seat of Christ? I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives. Ephesians 2:8-9 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not In Vain

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

“It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Will Christ Come Again? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 29, 2015

There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. Christ’s return is also mentioned once in every five verses in the New Testament.

Will Christ come again? Much of the Bible is dedicated to the theme of the Second Coming. There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

D:day Death Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

When we give our hearts/receive Christ as savior, God creates a longing in our soul to go home. We have been called out from this world.

D-Day Prepping Series D-Day: Death April 22, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 2 Timothy 4, the Apostle Paul is certain of his upcoming execution at the hands of Nero. 1 He’s preparing to go home to be with the Lord. a 2 Timothy 4. 6-8 For I am already being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by David Nolte on May 3, 2021

You never know what surprise will come next.

Life is full of surprises, some are pleasant, some are unpleasant, some are funny, and some bring tears, some are enjoyable, exciting events and some are dreaded, dismal disasters. Let me tell you about one of Marlene’s surprises. When Wayne Goodman was my assistant minister at Eastside, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021

As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israel’s Greatest General (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

The life of Joshua, of the Bible, is unique in many ways. First, it is unique in that his name is mentioned in the Bible. If God had said nothing about him at all except to mention his name, that would have made him very special.

He was even more unique in that we have a record of his life when he was A YOUNG MAN and also when he was OLD MAN. Then the Bible tells us, in chapter twenty-three, what took place when he was, “stricken with age.” Joshua had lived a godly life. Before he DEPARTED, he wanted to IMPART things to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Brother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores understanding and living out grace, patience, and love as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke.

Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today in the warmth of our faith, in the comfort of our shared belief. We are here to learn, to grow, to understand. We turn to the Gospel of Luke, to the fifteenth chapter, verses twenty-five to thirty-two. Let us listen to the Word of God: "Now his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: God's Grace

The Lord's Desires For You

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Apr 12, 2003

David is proclaiming that the Lord chose him, when he made the statement, ’He liked me to make me king over all of Israel.’ He encourages Solomon by a number of ways and finishes off by reminding Solomon and Israel that God knows all men’s hearts. If He

1 Chronicles 28:4 – 9 The Lord’s Desires For You INTRODUCTION A. In today’s passage, David is coming to the end of his journey as King of Israel. B. A number of things have happened up to this point and we won’t take time to cover all of them. C. There are some things we will cover ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

Finishing the 2nd lesson of a short mini-series "Crossing Over to Zion" we now focus on the word "Zion". As true Hebrews today (cp. Romans 2:28-29) Christians ought to be girded in the hope of God’s secure promise as death has been conquered.

Crossing Over to Zion (2) Theme: Living a life of hope awaiting Zion INTRODUCTION A. In the previous lesson we looked at the word Hebrew. 1. We saw that from word usage in the Old Testament the word possibly meant either 1) descendent of Shem; One crossing over; or the description of one who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019

Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Hebrews 10:32-36, Hebrews 11:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Construction Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part,

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part, the actual work and perseverance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-30

No Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 6, 2025

What’s your greatest regret in life? • Maybe you regret not finishing college. • Or that you didn’t take the opportunity to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. • Or that you didn’t take the chance to say "yes" to the person pursuing you.

NO ROOM FOR JESUS Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 6, 2025 What’s your greatest regret in life? • Maybe you regret not finishing college. • Or that you didn’t take the opportunity to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. • Or that you didn’t take the chance to say "yes" to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7