Sermons on Grasp The Good:

No Other Doctrine-Intro To I Tim Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is just a good principle of biblical interpretation to keep in mind that nothing ought to be accepted as Christian doctrine if it contradicts what is taught by Paul.

The Apostle Paul has always been one of the most loved and most hated of men. Thousands of books have been written about him, and many of them seek to blacken his name and cause men to despise him. For many he is too stern and narrow minded. He tries to pressure people into his own mold. He tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Simeon And Anna) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

A good night's sleep is hard to come by. What does it mean to "sleep in heavenly peace."

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 2. I’d like you guys to think about the last time you went shopping for a mattress. It’s kind of a big deal. When Trish and I first got married, the mattress on our bed was the first major purchase we made together. I remember the sales ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

​are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023

What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gardening Tips

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

Is doing good things without reference to God any more acceptable than worshiping God without loving your neighbor?

How many of you are gardeners? What do you plant, vegetables, flowers, herbs? My father liked trees. He planted exotics like deodars and tapped our maple trees for syrup. My mother liked flowers and shrubs. And BOTH liked vegetable gardens. But I never got into it. I like the idea of gardening, you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Isaiah 1:11-17, Romans 12:1-2, John 15:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Looked Like

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2024

what does Jesus look like? The story of Mandylion meaning Towel. Jesus looks like compassion, love, understanding, and good.

John 2:13-22 “What Jesus looked like” 1. Description of Jesus: The Letter of Lentulus (/'l?ntj?l?s/) is an epistle of mysterious origin that was first widely published in Italy in the fifteenth century. It purports to be written by a Roman official, and gives a physical and personal description of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

What God Really Wants For Easter Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2024

The proud man standing in the front of that worship space seems to be praying to himself and patting himself on the back for his many good deeds.

Saturday of the Third Week in Lent 2024 Today’s psalm, titled the Miserere in Latin, is about one-third of the way through the number of psalms in that book. I recall that in some religious communities, it is the last prayer of the day, sung or recited after Compline as the monks or nuns retire ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Best Thing You Could Ever Do - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 10, 2024

Of all the good deeds you’ve done, which is the best? What’s the best deed anyone could ever do?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 22:34-40

Beyond The Horizon "sunsets"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2024

We need to see beyond the horizon of this world with faith and hope! When we do we experience the presence, the goodness of God.

Series: Beyond the Horizon Video Transition: Sunset at Christian Hills Church Video Message: We opened the service with a clip of the sunset from here on the hill of Christian Hills Church, we had in that clip people who were beholding the beauty of a sunset which according to Scripture reveals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 65:8, Psalm 119:1-6, Luke 19:24-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of Creation 3: Psalm 139. God’s Thoughts Are Beyond Our Understanding And That God Wants Good For All He Has Created. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 6, 2023

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. King David addresses this is Psalm 139. God wants good for all he has created,.

Season of Creation 3 Psalm 139 is a great Psalm, penned by David as he had this revelation of the greatness of God the vastness of God’s abilities and the thoughts of God. King David produced this amazing piece of prose. His is a very personal prayer to the creator of the universe, “O Lord, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Believers 2 Natures

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 14, 2022

Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ.

The Believers Two Natures Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ. In Romans The Apostle Paul said it Like this For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:19, Galatians 4:22-23, Luke 10:24, Ephesians 3:6

Denomination: Other

The Tables Are Turning

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022

God has written the synopsis of your story and even though the narrative is not looking good right now. The tables are about to be turned!

"THE TABLES ARE TURNING" TEXT 2 CHRONICLES 20:22 Many people have been in circumstances where it has felt like the enemy is controlling the scenario of your story. If you can relate to this in one or more areas, I’m here to tell you to take heart! Because the tables are about to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

About Formalism In Worship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 31, 2023

It is not good when our worship is nothing more than a formality, rather than an engagement with the One whom we are supposedly worshipping.

ABOUT FORMALISM IN WORSHIP. Psalm 50:7-15. Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears as a court case, with El Elohim Yahweh, “the Mighty God the LORD” (cf. Psalm 50:1) presiding as Judge (cf. Psalm 50:6) - and God’s covenant people in the dock (cf. Psalm 50:5). Here the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am, Fear Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023

All resources are finite, and so when food and other sustenance was given to the Christian community’s widows, the goods ran out.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2023 There are some things that human beings do without thinking very long or hard before doing them. You can imagine the power and gas going off in a severe winter storm and then burning clothes and furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. Or one might find a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Pastor: The Noble Task Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist