Sermons on Fire And Brimstone:

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Passion For Others Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What makes feet beautiful is when they become leathery, dusty, gnarled in taking the Gospel across the street… across the fence post… we must go across our community… across the country… and across the continents.

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (July 1, 1818 – August 13, 1865) was a Hungarian physician now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. He is known as the savior of the mothers. His story was portrayed in a 1938 movie, That Mothers Might Live, that won an Academy Award. Philip was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Decrease Your Love For Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.

Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Some Trust In Chariots Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: It appears that more and more, the people of America are going astray from a strong belief and commitment to the Lord. Unfortunately, many people trust in the inventions of man more than they trust in God.

In Psalm 20:7, we read, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” (NIV). This verse sounds like the motto for a country, like what we find written on our money, which says, “In God We Trust.” But I want to ask you this morning, “Do the people of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:16-21, Isaiah 31:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony: Dieting's Ugly Stepsister Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Bible also warns us about the problems food can be for us. First, food can become “god replacement,” or an idol.

We continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins of Family this morning by looking at gluttony. Speaking on gluttony is really personal for all of us. Some of you have a lifelong battle for power and control with food. This impacts the way we look and the way we feel about ourselves. Yet, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Simon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-13, Acts 8:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Chilling Story Of A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This rich man took his arrogance with him to the other side of the grave. If he knew Lazarus’ name in hell, wouldn't he also know about Lazarus’ pitiful condition on earth?

24 hour prayer today – next one is May 16/17, 2015 – you can sign up at http://www.nrhbc.org/24pray. Here’s our next series – “I Have a Friend Who…” We invite your questions. Today is I’m Not Ashamed Day – a day when many will publically identify with Jesus in baptism. You’ll also hear about how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells His followers to Shake Off the Dust from your Feet when they reject the message of His grace. It meant two things and both are important for you to hear today.

"We begin a new series this morning inside the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. It’s the time of year when people are considering New Years Resolutions and changing some of their old habits. In light of this, I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

For Posterity

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2021

Our Founding Fathers left us a great gift. What are we leaving our posterity?

1 Peter 1:10-12 (ESV) 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Rightness Of Divine Self-Promotion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 1, 2021

While it is wrong and inappropriate for us to make it all about us and to devote our lives to self-promotion, it is altogether right and good to make it all about God and for God to be engaged in divine self-promotion.

A. One day a little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted on to the baseball diamond wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. 1. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. 2. “Strike One!” he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, John 12:27-28, John 17:4-5, Leviticus 10:3, Exodus 14:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weapons Of Warfare Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

This message is intended to bring an awareness of the unseen war that’s all around us, and to reveal our weapons and equipment with which we can engage in spiritual battle and defend ourselves against our spiritual enemy.

I’m not going to fight in the physical with physical weapons . . . I’m going to fight with spiritual weapons, cause it’s a spiritual fight. - Stephen Baldwin(1) If you attended Vacation Bible School as a child, then you may recall marching into the church building to the tune of “Onward, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Heritage Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. The devil is able to mask sin through heritage, and sin is a disease that can be passed through family lines. It's referred to as generational sin.

The iniquities of one generation can adversely affect future ones unless those sins are renounced and . . . heritage in Christ is claimed. - Neil Anderson(1) Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. Satan knows that if we’re left unaware of certain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Nehemiah 1:5-7, Leviticus 26:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 26, 2021

Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard.

He got dozens of responses from his fellow professors: * Grandparent death: an old favorite, but one professor’s class established some sort of record when 14 of 250 students reported their grandmother’s death just before final exams. * Car Problems: "I had an accident, the police impounded ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist