Sermons on Fixing Our Gaze:

Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015

This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 19, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing benefits of the Christian life.

OUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST II Peter 1:1-2 Each one of us deserves death, judgment, and an eternity in Hell. But thanks to God’s mercy, we have been delivered from that fate. God has lavished His love, mercy, and grace upon us. He sent His Son, Jesus to be our Savior and as a result of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How's Our Prayer Life? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2016

we have a lot of work to do with our prayer lives

Next week, we will wrap up our study of the Letter by James. Today we will learn more about prayer. But before we read our passage, let us define prayer. Turn briefly with me to Matthew 6…. Read along with me v5-13…. Based on Matthew 6:5-13, what is godly prayer?? • Not to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Directs Our Lives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016

God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contentment The Solution For Our Fears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 6, 2016

Hebrews tells us that Jesus is better. When we are content in Jesus our fears fade and our faith is fortified. Find out what amazing results happen when we learn to be satisfied with Jesus!

Intro: A man said to his wife just before an important engagement, "I'm so nervous, I've got sweaty palms and a dry mouth." His wife replied, "Then why don't you lick your palms?" - See more at: http://hotsermons.com/sermon-illustrations/sermon-illustrations-fear.html#sthash.TkVMYHyc.dpuf That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work In Our World! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017

God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. enlist our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

God Is at Work in Our World! Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say "absolutely yes!" And I hope you can too. God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and in today's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Isaac Within Series

Contributed by Jim Garlick on Jul 21, 2017

Walking in the Spirit

Jesus our Isaac within Galatians 4: 21-31 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

The Handsomeness Of Christ, Our Husband

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 26, 2017

We often talk of Christ as Prophet, Priest, King, Lord, Savior and Friend, but rarely do we take a deep look at Him as our husband. This sermon looks at the Handsomeness of Christ and it's implications. I preached it before preaching on divorce in 1 Cor 7

The Church in a Messy World The Handsomeness of Christ, our Husband Isaiah 54:5 July 23rd, 2017 This sermon is part of our series in 1 Corinthians. I preached it as a precursor to Paul’s discourse on divorce. Shopping for a Husband I bet you didn’t know it but a "Husband Shopping Center" just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:3-10, Isaiah 54:4-6, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting Our Faith On Display

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 10, 2017

The early church faced great adversity, but also enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to share the Gospel. We too must seek out opportunities to be an effective witness, putting our faith on display.

Putting our Faith on Display 1 Peter 3: 8-11 As we continue our series in 1 Peter, we need to be reminded of the volatile environment in which the believers existed. Sever persecution had forced many of them from their homes in and around Jerusalem. They were scattered throughout various regions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Actions Have Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2017

Our Actions Have Consequences – Exodus chapter 22 verses 1-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Jews: living under the law. (2). The Christian: living under God’s grace! (3). The Law: Given to Protect The People. (4). The Theme: restitution. (5). The Case Laws: a summary. (6). The Lord: an exemplar. SERMON BODY ill: • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Lost Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Dialogue With Non-Christians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2017

I think what happens is that when someone hears the Gospel–that God so loved us, weak and sinful though we are, that He gave His only Son up to death, that this Son rose and wants to give us the same gift–there are only two possible responses.

THE AWESOMENESS AND NEARNESS OF GOD Psalm 99 The kingship of the LORD is awesome: it makes the people (or peoples) to “tremble” at His presence (Psalm 99:1). He is totally ‘other’ - dwelling between the cherubim, enthroned in heaven. He created all things, and even the earth “shakes” at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

Our Convictions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2017

Sermon series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 MARRIAGE: A DEFINITION Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that's too warm, beside someone who's sleeping in a room that's too cold. 1. Marriage made in Heaven -- So is thunder in lightening! 2. Love is a dream -- Marriage is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Work In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2017

1. He sees our struggles (vs. 17-19; 34). 2. He develops us with detours (vs. 20-30; 35-36). 3. He wants to meet us in a miraculous way (vs. 30-33). 4. He has missions in mind for us (vs. 34). 5. He wants to save our souls (vs. 35-37).

God's Work in Our Lives Acts 7:17-37 (Scripture Reading vs. 17-23) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7 we continue our study of the trial of Stephen. He was a good, godly man, and one of the first deacons. But in this chapter, he was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Courtship Before Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2017

Series of marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 2 Introduction: The word courtship sounds pretty archaic by today's standards in a world filled with language like "one night stand" or "hooking up" and the very notion that "waiting until marriage" is the best option is laughed at in our culture. I'm going to tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist