Sermons on Foster Care:

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Vi: Making The Gospel Our Main Mission Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

Oftentimes we must step out of our comfort zone to minister to persons in dire need of help from someone who cares - but - whoever or whatever or wherever, our main mission is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING THE GOSPEL OUR MAIN MISSION Rick Burdette, a Church of Christ Minister, was burned badly when he was ten years old. His third-degree burns required skin graft surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and, as he put it, having to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Living In Joy Sermon I: Joy Is What The Christian Life Is About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we become partners in the grace of loving and caring for each other. Thus, we are encouraged and emboldened to continue life's journey in real joy.

LIVING IN REAL JOY IS WHAT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS ABOUT Anytime I complained about a task, mama reminded me that nobody ever said life was going to be easy . . . “Just be glad you’ve got something to complain about because some folks don’t have nothing.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Read The Owner Manual

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jul 4, 2019

THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASE IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU BUY A CAR IN THE GLOVE BOX THERES A MANUAL TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THAT CAR

Isaiah 34:16 (CLUASE A ) 16  Seek out of the book of the Lord and read: VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT READ THE OWNER MANUAL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS I BELIEVE EACH OF YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME THAT EVERYTHING YOU BUY COMES WITH A MANUAL AND THE MANUAL IS A BOOK OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:16

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2018

We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God's blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being "better" than others.

For the next few weeks we’re going to be focusing on what can we learn from Scripture as it applies to a popular new TV series (now entering its 3rd season) called “This Is Us”. It’s been nominated for 8 Emmys because of the power of its writing and its acting, and it has literally brought many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016

How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be God's Super-Hero Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

Since God is our power, or strength, our fortress, our high tower, we can stand-and that is our role in the fight. God takes care of the rest. For us, standing is sometimes difficult. But standing is enough.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: *other

Caregivers And Grief

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017

We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter And Beyond -Embracing The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022

Where do we go from here? After the resurrection, Jesus showed alive to the disciples for forty days and bodily ascended into the heavens. Now the followers of Jesus must embrace His mission and care for his Church.

Sermon – Easter and beyond - Embracing the Mission Scripture: Matt 28:18-20 “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 20:28, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

If I Had Just Looked Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2023

The imagery of this Psalm is meant to give a sense of the comprehensive care of God for those who look to him. I must admit the most challenging times of my life, happened when I failed to “Just Look Up.”

TITLE: IF I HAD JUST LOOKED UP SCRIPTURE: PSALM 121 This morning we’re going to look at a Psalm about looking up. Charles Spurgeon called this A Psalm Of The Eyes. Psalm 121 is written to speak to the heart, the simple, poetic formula is meant to hit home in a memorable way. The imagery of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "i Am The Good Shepherd" (John 10:14) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

As a unique individual created in the image of God, you are a very important person, loved and cared for by Jesus your Lord - as was one lost sheep for which a good shepherd risked his life to save and bring back to the fold.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS III A Series of Devotional Sermons Third Great Saying . . . “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and, my sheep know me.” John 10:14 On my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

The Joy Of The Gospel And The Option For The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2015

When we act in favor of the poor–either by providing housing and food and medical care or by helping them to build systems that provide those things–we are acting as the Father and Son have done for us.

Thursday of 1st week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel During the time of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah speaks of this “day of the Lord” as one based on the security provided the faithful by the Rock, the Lord God. The haughty and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Mad Mary Of Magdala Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 10, 2016

Proposition: As we examine the life of Mary we meet a lady 1. Who has been freed to become a follower 2. Who is full of caring, compassion and courage 3. Who goes from weeping to witnessing

Scripture: John 20:1-20; Luke 8:1-3 Theme: Heroes of the Faith Subject: Mad Mary - Mary Magdalene Proposition: As we examine the life of Mary we meet a lady 1. Who has been freed to become a follower 2. Who is full of caring, compassion and courage 3. Who goes from weeping to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CARES OF OUR LIVES, THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS SEEM TO BE BINDING FOR US. NOW I ASK, ARE THERE ANY BURDENS OR SITUATIONS THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE FREE FROM?

DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE ACTS 16:16-40 STARTING QUESTIONS: ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM DEBT? I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM RESPONSIBILITY? AT TIMES I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM OBLIGATIONS LIKE GOING TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Accepting Of The Sick Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation

I wish to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa. Here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa observed much rejection and hopeless, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist