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  • I Declare Unto You The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 2, 2025
     | 427 views

    Paul had a lot of things to cover in this first letter to the Corinthians. He gave them a brief reminder of what the Gospel was all about in these first few verses of chapter 15.

    I Declare Unto You The Gospel (This message is reworked from a sermon preached at Littleby Baptist Church near Mexico, MO on April 28, 2025; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Good evening and it’s great to worship the Lord together with you this evening! These joint meetings are ...read more

  • The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. The Passion of the Christ doesn’t give you the first part of the story. Second of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have to Die Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/2004 Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. If the first line you heard in Gone with the Wind was Rhett’s parting shot at Scarlett, you would ...read more

  • Family Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 20,725 views

    Two-fold: first, to recognize that the relationships/inter-connections within this church family are first and foremost a product of the redeeming, providential work of God the Father. Secondly, the result of this reality should be a response of celebra

    WAC2BL: Family Scripture Text: Ephesians 1.3-8 INTRODUCTION Aren’t families a funny-thing!?! They come in all-kinds of shapes-and-sizes ~ …each with a different-personality-and-style! For-example, you’ve got Ray-and-Deborah Barone (of Everyone Loves Raymond), …on the ...read more

  • The Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,965 views

    Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

    Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

  • New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024
     | 676 views

    It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

    New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

  • Time For Celebration Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009
     | 6,093 views

    Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this second message we pick up with the first of three messages from the Angels heralding moment. The first is a time for celebration... a personal message, a universal message, and

    Purpose of Christmas Part 2: A Time for Celebration Last week we discussed from Luke 2 the response of the Shepherds to the Angels heralding cry of the coming messiah… Christmas is a time for Celebration… Christmas is specifically a party, a birthday party… celebrating the birth of Jesus ...read more

  • Motherhood

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2016
     | 9,258 views

    It seems to me, that something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. In a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of a child, and the second is the birth of a mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation!

    Motherhood Exodus 20:12NKJB We have come together today first and foremost to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. This day May 8th is also a time, to honor our mothers, grandmothers and the mothers of our children. This honor becomes our lifetime task; therefore this ...read more

  • You Then Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    21st in Joshua series. This is about selflessness and putting others’ needs first.

    Joshua 19:49-50 – You Then Me This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized ...read more

  • The God Who Communes Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    This is the first three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

    The God Who Communes 10/23/05 Note: CofC=Churches of Christ. The introduction is somewhat specific to practices of communion in the Church of Christ. Introduction: What have we lost in communion? 1. Lord’s Supper in CofC. I knew a couple when I attended the Huntsville CofC that showed up for ...read more

  • Waiting For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020
     | 4,819 views

    A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

    Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

  • Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,787 views

    The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

    Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

  • Saint Stephen

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 22,125 views

    What is God saying to our church through the first Christian Martyr, Stephen?

    Acts 6-7 Saint Stephen Boxing day – the day after Christmas, the day you recover, sit on the couch and sip something that goes plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Boxing day – the day that, just incase you haven’t had enough of the malls, and you credit cards aren’t quite topped up, you go to the stores to ...read more

  • Intro To Revelation Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 views

    The first of a two part sermon on Revelation. (I come from a futurist approach.)

    Title- Intro to Revelation Text- Revelation 1-11 Disclaimer I. Background Info- 1 a. Author- John b. Date- 90’s AD c. Purpose- Prophecy/future events/”the time is near” d. Imagery 101 II. The Seven Churches- 2-3 a. Ephesus- lost their first love b. Smyrna- faced persecution c. Pergamum- ...read more

  • Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,842 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

  • God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

    Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more