Sermons on Grace And Gifts:

A Radical Conversion Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the conversion of Saul and the common theme between his conversion and all subsequent conversions to Christ.

We are continuing the series called The Story: God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Today, we are going to talk about a conversion. A radical conversion that is found in the ninth chapter of Acts. It is a conversion of a guy named Saul that eventually would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3, Acts 9:1-18, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shuffle Man - From Pillar To Post - The Man Born Blind John 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

This interesting character from John chapter 9 is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was happening. However Jesus knew, and had His hand on him the whole time.

THE SHUFFLE MAN - FROM PILLAR TO POST - THE MAN BORN BLIND CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL - THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9 This interesting character is unnamed and we know him only as “a man born blind”. His road of faith was a unique one, where some of the time, he did not know what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:14, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.

As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bring Your Complaints To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 24, 2020

There is a difference between grumbling and bringing our complaints to God in lament. In this second step of lament, we learn to bring out complaints humbly and honestly to God, which then transitions us to steps three and four, asking and trusting.

A. I like the story about a man who joined a monastery where the monks were only allowed to speak two words every five years. 1. At the end of five years they were given an audience and could utter their two words. 2. At the end of the man’s first five years, the novice monk simply said, “Bed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-2, Psalm 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Distinction Of Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 14, 2022

The modern view of marriage is the idea that you are going to find “the one” who is going to fulfill all your dreams. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/140695 According to Pew Research, the number of people who have never been married is rising. In 1960 the number of adults not married was 1 in 10. Today that number ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Brethren

The Disciple Peter - Former Memories Kindled – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

Peter was miserable for 2 plus days with the whole sense of failure drowning him. His whole life changed when he had that special encounter with the Lord and was restored. God deals in restoration for all of us and lifts us out of failure.

THE DISCIPLE PETER - FORMER MEMORIES KINDLED – PART 4 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL John 20 v 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb, John 20:2 and so she ran and came ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Galatians 6:1-3, Luke 24:32-36, 1 Corinthians 15:4-5, John 21:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elisha’s Ministry - The Passing Of The Great Man Of God – Elisha Dies, Now With His Lord 2 Kings 13: 14-21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022

Elisha was a prophet mightily used by God because he was available and faithful. However like all of us, our ministry comes to an end, and we are called home. This completes the series on Elisha and is a fitting close to this great man.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE PASSING OF THE GREAT MAN OF GOD – ELISHA DIES, NOW WITH HIS LORD 2 Kings 13: 14-21 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 21 [A]. THE LAST DAYS OF THE PROPHET. 2Kings 13 v 14 When Elisha became sick with the illness of which he was to die, Joash the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Hebrews 11:32-39, 2 Kings 13:14-21, 2 Kings 13:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

That is the New Testament demand, and you are to learn to love all who claim Jesus as Lord and Savior. Brotherly love is not a matter of affection, but of duty to Christ, and commitment to His purpose.

D. L. Moody has related a tradition concerning the sight of Solomon's temple. It seems that the land was occupied by two brothers. One had a family and the other was unmarried. One evening after harvesting the wheat, as they sat in their separate dwellings, the elder brother said to his wife, ...read more

No More Gloom Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas series introduction - focusing on the role of light in the Christmas story

Intro: Light. We have a hard time even describing what it’s made out of, but we sure do depend on it. We know it’s very fast - 186,282 miles per second. We know that it’s important to our emotional and physical health. Sunshine is a source of vitamin D, and areas where the sun doesn’t shine much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justifiable Complaint Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

There was no escapism with Job. He got no comfort by trying to deny the reality of evil. Many believers often try to pretend that there is no evil. This is not healthy at all. Job is healthy, for he condemns evil for what it is.

Disraeli, as the Prime Minister of England, was once walking with a friend. As they went along the street in London, they met a distinguished looking gentleman. Disraeli greeted him, and asked, "How is your old complaint?" The man responded that it was getting worse, and he was sure it ...read more

The Gospel Of God's Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

You cannot have faith without a promise. Faith has to have some ground to stand on, and that ground is the promise of God. Standing on the promises of God is the theme song of the saints of all time.

Paul Robeson was a famous American Negro singer back in the 30's and 40's. It was announced in London that his great singer would broadcast a concert from Russia where he was then living. The people of London filled the large concert hall to standing room only waiting to hear this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Peace That Passes Understanding

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Dec 3, 2021

I prepared this message as part of a Series for Advent, and this one really ministered to me the peace of God for these difficult days in which we live.

“PEACE THAT PASSES UNDERSTANDING” PT. 2 “ADVENT 2021” Phil. 4.6-7 One of the lasting, profound emotions that Christmas evokes in my life is that of peace; I’m not sure whether it’s the stillness of a late-night recounting of the Christmas story, the stillness of a cold, wintry night, or the peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 24:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational