Sermons on Good Intentions:

God Fearing Families Are The Hinges Upon Which History Turns

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jan 11, 2023

In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our Spiritual Family in Christ’s Church (We must be faithful in both!).

God Fearing Families are The Hinges upon which History Turns (A Historic Revelation of the Importance of the Family) In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: The Sleeping Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 3:1-2a (READ) 1. Okay, I have a question for you, and I want to be completely honest. “How many of you have ever fallen asleep in church?” (I think some are ASLEEP right now and didn’t even hear the question.) 2. When Christ says, “WAKE UP!” He’s not referring to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: The Enduring Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 3:7 (READ) 1. Does a church have to be LARGE in number in order to EFFECTIVELY serve Christ? a. Ask the church of Sardis that we studied last week. COMMENT: From all indication of their REPUTATION, they were a LARGE, ACTIVE church, but they weren’t making an impact on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Is Where It All Begins

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023

Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Message 21 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:26 - Greet One Another With A Holy Kiss But What Is A Holy Kiss? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023

Paul’s command was to greet one another with a holy kiss. We are going to look at that and try to discover what the holy kiss means. Underlying it all is love and support. Christians must be closely connected.

MESSAGE 21 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:26 - GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH A HOLY KISS BUT WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? [B]. WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? {{1Thessalonians 5:26 “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”}} There are three other places in the New Testament where Paul asks that the saints greet one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Romans 16:16, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Peter 5:14, Song of Songs 1:2, Genesis 27:26-27, Genesis 29:9-12, Genesis 33:4, Genesis 45:13-15, 2 Samuel 20:9-10, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 85:10, Proverbs 27:6, Matthew 26:48, Luke 7:44-45, Romans 9:12-13, 1 John 1:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned In The Storm #7 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2024

Storms will come into every life. Jesus teaches us what to do when they come.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #7 Lessons Learned in the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) Life is tough, but if you have lived very long, you already know that. • Scott Peck, begins his book The Road Less Traveled with the words “Life if Difficult.” • In life, you are going to experience pains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Resolution 2022 "Unity In The Community”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 7, 2022

This is a word, if the church is ever going to grow and grow the way I believe God wants us to grow and impact the way we say we want to see our communities impacted, that we need to apply to all our lives today.

Resolution 2022, “Unity in the Community” Ephesians 4:1-5 NKJ I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Genesis 11:4, Acts 2:1, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Shine Would Be Bright If I Knew What Daniel Knew. Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 9, 2022

There are some things that I need to know about my shine. Daniel knew them and we need to know them too.

REVIEW OF CHAPTER 1 AND INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 2 In Chapter 1, we discovered that Judah was taken captive by the Babylonians. They destroyed the city and its temple, taking items from the temple back to Babylonian, killed many of the Jews and taking into capacity many Jewish men and women and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Jesus

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

A look at Jesus, as High Priest, Son Of God and “Sent One”

As he drew to the conclusion of his gospel the aged apostle John reflected, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” It was a common characteristic of those early ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Hardest Chapter In The Bible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Finding sermons on this chapter is like trying to find children who eat no candy on Halloween. They are rare. It is filled with too many puzzles and mysteries. It is one of those sections of Scripture that people hope will go away if they ignore it,

At the Southern tip of England there is a well-known spot called Land's End. Fredrick Harris in his book Spires Of The Spirit says there is a house there on the edge of the cliff with a sign, which reads, "The last house and the first house in England." It is both at the same time. ...read more

No Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2021

The famous opponent of Christianity - Voltaire - actually believed the dead could be raised. He believed in a famous scientist of the day who maintained he had done just that. Voltaire rejected Jesus and His real resurrection and embraced a scientist and his false claim.

Back in 1694, a man named Voltaire was born in Paris France. Voltaire was a famous writer, philosopher and intellectual of the day, but he was best known for was his hatred of the church of his day. He devoted himself to attacking and ridiculing Christianity at every opportunity, and he was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The famous saying, it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, applies to our subject. There is only one way to overcome and defeat the darkness of sin and ignorance, and that is by turning on the light of the lamp of God. The Bible alone can give us the light we need for guidance.

Almost everyone knows of Lazarus, the man whose name has become immortal because of his experience of being raised from the bondage and darkness of death to the liberty and light of life. Few people are conscious, however, of the Jewish woman by the name of Lazarus. Her poem is engraved on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Preservation Of Marriage Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Marriage is similar to conversion in that, in conversion we make a commitment of our lives to one Lord, and in marriage we commit our lives to one mate. Sex and salvation are linked all through the Bible.

Actor Eli Wallach figured that his son who was approaching his teens was sharp enough to grasp some basic facts of life. So he called him in, and gave him the time-honored story about the birds and the bees. When he was all finished the boy said, "You know in a rudimentary fashion, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Christmas: "An Amazing Journey”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 14, 2025

All journeys pale in comparison to the greatest journey of all time, that which we know as Christmas. Today I’d like to share with you the divine version of this story, which is found in the first chapter of John’s gospel.

Christmas: “An Amazing Journey” John 1:1-5, 14 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXpWnJ1-iF4 As we enter this Christmas season, the true meaning we should share with the world is that Jesus left His heavenly estate and came down as a human baby; it’s about God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:7-8, John 1:1-5, John 1:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2025

Depending on what Bible version you have, First Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 says this about love: “Love is not provoked”, “isn't irritable”, “is not easily angered”, “isn't quick-tempered”. Is it possible to control your anger, your irritable response even when provoked? Sure it is.

Alba 12-24-2025 LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED I Corinthians 13:5 There was an advertisement in the paper: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, NEVER WORN. WILL TRADE FOR A .38 CALIBER PISTOL. Do you think someone was angry here? I would say its likely. Depending on what Bible version you have, First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ