Sermons on Gathering Together:

The Church...built On A Rock

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002

In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

He Taught Them Many Parables # 24 (The Vultures And The Carcass)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Because the Lord loved people, He used everything available to teach people about the judgment of God.

Some folks do not believe there is such a thing as the Judgment of God. It has been said that the only sure things in life are DEATH AND TAXES. But there's one more thing we can be sure of, and that is the judgment of God. When you live in an age when people do not want to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 2: Timeless Truth From The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 29, 2023

In this Scripture God gives us timeless truth: 1. About our Leader (vs. 17-19). 2. About Christian life (vs. 20). 3. About being lost (vs. 14-16, 21-25). 4. About God's love (vs. 26-28). 5. About eternal life (vs. 29).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 2: Timeless Truth from the Lord’s Supper The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:14-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 29, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Owl #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021

Obedience is required to be a disciple of Jesus so we, as His army, succeed in the direction He has sends us

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:27, Proverbs 30:24-28, 1 John 3:8, Hebrews 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Salvation Comes From The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2022

Just like Jehoshaphat, one of the first emotions that grip us in the midst of any sort of crisis is fear. If you are being challenged with those huge problems that seem to overwhelm you and are wondering as to how you will overcome them, I pray that this word from the Lord will encourage you.

We read in Psalm 91:16, “With long life will I satisfy him, and make Him to behold My salvation.” (JPS) The last three verses in Psalm 91 are the very words of God. Our God is one who speaks to us. God promises that the one who trusts Him totally, will be completely satisfied in this life and God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Other

Lights To A Dark World!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 15, 2015

Being the light in a dark world

Philippians 2:14-15-Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, If you go into Lowes, if you walk down the middle isle, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation To Watchfulness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022

He comes suddenly and unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

EXHORTATION TO WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 24:36-44. The world goes on in wilful ignorance of the doom which awaits those who are unprepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It shall be just like “in the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37-39). Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 17, 2007

This is a study in Ephesians 1:3-14 and talks about the Spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus.

SPIRITUAL BLESSING IN CHRIST Ephesians 1:3-14 A. The Work of the Triune God on behalf of the believer. 1. The work of God the Father (vv 3-6) As an opera has an overture which sets the tone for all the melodies that follow, so Ephesians 1:3-14 sets the tone for the rest of Ephesians. Praise be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Case Of Heartburn?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 12, 2023

This is the story of the two men that were going back to Emmaus and what happened to them on their journey. They almost missed something because they were centered around their own personal issues.

In verses 13-16: The two men walking toward Emmaus were so caught up in themselves and their own problems that they did not see Jesus or even recognize Him. Undoubtedly, they had heard His preaching, the various parables, and what He was teaching about Himself. It was as if they were not looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

A call to heed the need for prayer in the individual, as well as, the Body.

“A Call For Prayer!” “Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found” Ps. 32:6 ILLUSTRATION: The Posture Of Prayer A certain person couldn’t find the right posture for prayer. He tried praying on his knees, but that wasn’t comfortable; besides, it wrinkled his slacks. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6

Denomination: Other

A Sermon To Die For Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2025

Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?

Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Timothy 3:1-5 #-3 Prophecy

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2011

You and I should not fret when we look all around us and realize what an evil and danderous time we’re living in, but let us try to remember that all these things that seem so frightful are nothing more than Prophcey being set up to come too pass, accordi

2 Timothy 3:1-5 #-3 PROPHECEY 6-25-11 In recent weeks we talked a little about Prophecy, let me say first of all that Christians consider prophecy to be directly from God; however ever person that makes a prediction is not a spokes person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist