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  • Adulting Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 3,082 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 4 - Adulting SERMON BUMPER I. Introduction I remember learning in school that there are a lot of types of question. There are loaded questions. There are leading questions. There are the ones we hated on tests . . . multiple choice questions. Let's not forget the type of ...read more

  • Memory Lane Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 2,085 views

    Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

    The Road To Easter Pt. 5 - Memory Lane I. Introduction We are almost there. One more exit and we arrive. We just need to taxi to the gate. Anticipation is coursing through our veins. We lean forward, we gather our belongings, we prepare to jump up and exit the plane. We can't wait to unbuckle ...read more

  • The Significant Man Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    We think of Jesus being on trial before Pilate, when really it was Pilate who was being challenged by Jesus. What did Jesus say to Pilate that shook this governor and challenged his entire view of life?

    Eight years ago (2013) Time magazine featured a study that proposed to name the 100 most significant people in history. This study's authors filtered through over 9000 names and came up with this list, and these are the TOP 10 of that list: 1 Jesus (it’s intriguing that Time magazine would ...read more

  • Matthew The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,092 views

    Matthew was a rebel who had fulfilled his dream in the world, and who realized it was not satisfying. He calls himself the publican, however, in his Gospel, because he rejoices that he is a trophy of grace.

    Someone said, you never could take your money with you, but some can remember when the government would let you keep some while you were still here. It is hard for many to believe that our country was founded partly to avoid taxation. As bad as taxes are, however, only two classes of people ever ...read more

  • They Wanted To See

    Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,675 views

    Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

    During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

  • A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 2, 2022
     | 2,980 views

    New Years Sermon about being able to start over again when we encounter Jesus.

    A Fresh Start Introduction Luke 7:36-50 NRSV A Sinful Woman Forgiven 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus [j] to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the ...read more

  • Do You Want To Get Well? Series

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 24, 2022
     | 4,138 views

    That sadness that you hold inside of you. That hurt, that anger, that bitterness, that despair, that disappointment, that worry. Do you want to get well? This sermon gives four things that we must do in order to get well.

    Do You Want To Get Well? John 5:1-15 (this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of the year. The text in parenthesis was added for that occasion.) Turn in your Bibles to John chapter 5. This passage tells the story of a man who was an invalid. Let's start reading in verse 1. John 5:1 ...read more

  • How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,865 views

    Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

    DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

  • Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024
     | 555 views

    Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

    Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

  • The King We Need Vs. The King We Want

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,472 views

    See and submit to Jesus Christ as he is, not how we want him to be.

    Often in our lives, we are at a crossroads, trying to determine whether we will follow what we want and what we need. It might look like this. We want a double cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake, but our body needs a salad. We want to purchase the newest iPhone or a new pick-up truck, but our ...read more

  • He Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 795 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HE HAS RISEN! EASTER SUNDAY A. Last Sunday we looked at the AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS before His DEATH upon the CROSS. Today I want us to study the BURIAL and RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ. “DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION”, which we know as the ...read more

  • What If The Resurrection Didn’t Happen

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 868 views

    Did you ever think about the implications if the resurrection of Christ never happened?

    WHAT IF THE RESURRECTION DIDN’T HAPPEN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12–19 BUT IF IT IS PREACHED THAT CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED FROM THE DEAD, HOW CAN SOME OF YOU SAY THAT THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD? 13IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, THEN NOT EVEN CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED. 14AND IF CHRIST HAS NOT ...read more

  • Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022
     | 1,520 views

    Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

    Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

  • The Light Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 7,299 views

    Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the four candles of the Advent wreath. We begin with the hope candle.

    All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Hope Luke 2: 1 – 5 You just can’t do Christmas without lights! They’re my favorite Christmas tradition. There’s much I find about Christmas challenging—not the holiday itself, but all the surrounding ado. I’d just as soon we skip most of the Christmas ...read more

  • The Ponderings Of Mary And Joseph

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019
     | 3,912 views

    A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more