Sermons on Glory Land:

A Lesson On Giving

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2016

The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.

Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Believer Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that the disciples of Christ were first called “Christians” at Antioch. In fact, “Christian” is just 1 of many names for God's people in the New Testament. This sermon on the 1st and most fundamental name for God's people: “Believer."

Names for the People of God #1—“Believer” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 3, 2016 TEXT: Acts 11:25-26 – “Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

4 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-IV—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Senior Puzzle A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor & says, "Please come over here & help me. I have a wonderful jigsaw puzzle, & I can't figure out how to get started." Her neighbor asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn't Answer As We Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 6, 2016

A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

Conversations with God Mark 6:17-29 April 3, 2016 We are about to start a new series, and I really think this is going to be a great series. The title is Conversations with God. We’re going to look at times when God seems to be distant and we feel that distance and disconnection. With ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2016

When the Bible uses a name common in everyday language, like “children,” it’s an object lesson of our relationship to God or something about our nature as believers. This sermon examines how believers of God’s children with practical applications.

Names for the People of God #2—“Child of God” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 10, 2016 BIBLE READING: John 3:1-16 or Romans 8:14-21 TEXT: Turn to Romans 8:16; put a marker there; and then turn to Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Makes You Wonder

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016

Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Lion And Other Needed Skills Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2016

Peter commands us to “resist” the devil, but is not exactly specific. The Apostle Peter describes for us in this passage that Satan is a lion prowling around. Satan acts like a lion. Well, how do you hunt a lion? How do you kill a lion?

HOW TO KILL A LION AND OTHER NEEDED SKILLS 1 Peter 5:8-14 #LionHunting INTRODUCTION… Famous Lions (p) This morning we will be talking all about lions. Lions are the “King of Beasts” or “King of the Jungle” and occupy many spots in real and fictional stories. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 30, 2016

Today, as we begin to look at 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter talks about our spiritual lives as authentic believers in Jesus Christ in physical terms using our eyes.

AVOIDING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS 2 PETER 1:1-11 #SpBlind INTRODUCTION… Spiritual in Terms of the Physical (p) Human beings are unique in all of creation in that we are made up of two distinct parts. Human beings, like all living things, have a body. We have flesh and bone and blood which are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear And Overcome

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 4, 2016

This message reviews what Jesus says in Matthew chapter twenty-four in light of what is happening in the world today.

Hear and Overcome Scriptures: Matthew 24; Revelations 2-3; 13:16-17 Introduction “Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2016

Worship the Lord! 1. Because Jesus is our supplier (vs. 1-11). 2. Because Jesus is supreme (vs. 15-17). 3. Because Jesus is our Savior (vs. 12-14, 18).

Worship the Lord! Colossians 1:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Twin Oaks Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2015 BACKGROUND: *As I was trying to find what the Lord wanted me to say tonight, I thought about a lot of things, but the thing that kept coming back to me was, "Worship the Lord". So I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 15, 2016

"Saint" is not a term always well understood. This term looks at this important Bible name for believers, and related words, like sanctification, holiness and dedication, and discusses the importance of biblical separation in the lives of God's people.

Names for the People of God: “Saint” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh May 15, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:2 – “Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others

Contributed by Annie Springate on May 26, 2016

The commandment Jesus left us with is to love God and love others. In general we find it much easier to love God than we do loving others. Why is that? We have an enemy and when we realize his tactics we are better placed to fulfill Jesus' command.

Loving Others • The Word of God is the most powerful thing that exists in the earth • Consistent attention and with full attention • It is our education If you want to be a doctor you need to be educated. If you want to be a carpenter you need to be educated, if you want to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life: Abundant And Eternal

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The power of the empty tomb

Easter Sunday is a day when preachers have mixed emotions. First, it’s an easy day to preach because you already know what you’re going to speak about. Second, it’s a day of stress and pressure. You know that there will probably be people in your audience who are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Devil Pay

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 27, 2017

When a person dies, especially a young person, we celebrate the life at the person's funeral. We shouldn't be celebrating a life that has been taken far too soon. Instead, God's children should make the devil pay for taking that life.

Recently, I delivered the eulogy for my niece who was killed in a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee. Patricia, her mom asked me to do the eulogy and I said I would. So my wife flew down to Memphis that Friday and I drove down the following Monday. There was something stirring in me over that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-21, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Completion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017

Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ