Sermons on Gender Roles:

The Word Made Flesh.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2022

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

THE WORD MADE FLESH. ABRIDGED. John 1:1-18. I. THE ETERNAL WORD. John 1:1-3. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without him was not anything made that was made.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2024

Elijah was human but transcended his finitude and frailty through prayer. So can we.

James 5:17-18 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Off The Old, Putting On The New

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 12, 2021

Putting on the new you and taking off the old you.

“Taking Off the Old, Putting on the New” Colossians 3:9-10 Colossians 3:9-10 King James Version 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

As we discovered last week God defines His identity in who He is. It is because of who He is that He does what He does.God has made known to us His heart, that no one should perish. His mission is to reconcile and renew all things to Himself.

Yet in perfect love He gives everyone free choice to receive Him ?or reject Him. Ephesians 1:9-10 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 1:3-4

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Much Needed Promise Of Peace"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 6, 2022

The Light of Peace outshines the stress and fatigue we feel. If only we would slow down, for Christ has overcome the world - and so do we. https://fruitportcrc.org/worship I would love to engage with you - Send me a message

INTRODUCTION At least once a season we get into the car and work our way over to Seaway Drive to head downtown to the arena for a Muskegon Lumberjacks game. Hockey begins with a faceoff – all eyes of the roaring crowd are on the two hockey players facing each other from the opposing teams. Then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, John 16:33

A Woman Of Samaria.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

If you only knew who I am, you would have asked me for living water, and I would have given it. See John 4.10.

A WOMAN OF SAMARIA. John 4:5-42. Coming to a city of Samaria, Jesus arrived at a parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jesus being wearied, He sat upon the well for rest and refreshment. The one who is truly God is thus seen to have taken upon Himself all the limitations of a true ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 1) At Work Today! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

Many times in the Gospels, Jesus shows up in ways that people did not expect. He often defies expectations, both then and now, and as we look at three powerful moments in Scripture, we will see how Jesus reveals Himself in unexpected ways.

Transformed by Truth: The Unexpected Jesus (sermon 1) At work today! Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction Have you ever had a moment when something or someone completely surprised you? Maybe you expected one outcome, but what actually happened caught you off guard and left you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Mind And Judgment

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 17, 2024

Apostle Paul instructed, "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."

Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth instructed the Christians to be of the same mind and judgment. 1 Cor. 1:10. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13, Romans 16:17, Isaiah 40:12-14, Romans 14:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Look Don’t Touch

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2024

If you window shop, it will be harder to resist an offer you should refuse.

Mat 5:27  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:  8  But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.  In this case, grace is more strict than the Law. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Romans 8:12-13, Romans 8:2, Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

"great Big God" Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 19, 2024

As Creator, God existed before His creation. Everything else in the universe has a beginning. God alone has always been, always is, and always will be. He made time, yet He is before time because He is timeless.

“GREAT BIG GOD” GENESIS 1:1 We are packed and ready to go on a road trip, but the trip is not about us. It is the Journey of Jesus through the 66 books of the Bible. Jesus traveled Route 66. Although we do not see His name in every book, all 66 books point to Him. Jeff Medders summarizes it this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Of The Truth?

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 22, 2024

Truth is the very character and essence of God which makes him trustworthy. The word of God and the incarnate word of God (Jesus) is truth. Truth is absolute and timeless. We cannot bend or twist the truth. It does not change from time to time to fit the circumstances.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, one of the questions Pilate asked was: ““Are you a king, then!” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” And then in the next verse, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19, John 14:6, John 18:33-39

Denomination: Anglican

Transformation Happens When We Least Expect It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek Jesus.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive into a familiar story from the Gospel of Luke, but I want you to approach it with fresh eyes and an open heart. This story reminds us of three important truths: God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Grace, Forgiveness

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the nature, necessity, and expression of Agape Love - God's unconditional love - and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embody and express this love to others.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we'll be diving deep into our understanding of love – not just any kind of love, but Agape Love – the kind of love God showers on us every day. It's a kind of love that is unique and powerful, and it's a kind of love that we, as followers of Christ, are called to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruits, Spirit

God's Symphony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's unconditional love, our responsibility to love and correct each other as church members, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

Good morning, beloved family of God! As Max Lucado once said, "God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so. He loves you when you don't feel lovely. He loves you when no one else loves you. Others may abandon you, divorce you, and ignore you, but God will love you always. No matter what." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Church