Sermons on Great Commmission:

Christmas - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

Last time we looked at Right Praying. Today, we are going to look at the subject of right thinking.

So far, we’ve learned that stress is a load on the system that usually results from worry or anxiety. Stress manifests itself in many ways, physical, emotional and spiritual. We also learned that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020

When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Learns To Serve Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018

When Jesus washed Peter's feet, he learned that he needed cleansing and that he needed to become a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. In the opening monologue of the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks’ character recalls his mother’s words about shoes: “My mama always said you could learn a lot from other people’s shoes; where they been…(Pointing to the shoes of the woman sitting next to him on the bench). Those look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministers Wayward Children

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 8: 1 – 22 Ministers Wayward Children 8 Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2018

1 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-I—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Never My Intention: MARION Co., Fla. (WCTV) Friday, June 22, 2018, The Florida Highway Patrol reported a chain reaction crash involving four cars where two people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Tolerance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

What tolerance means, and also what it does not mean

JESUS AND TOLERANCE Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at a hospital in Los Angeles that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, even ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Judas Missed-12

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 17, 2019

12 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED(discarded/threw away)-XII—John 14:1-11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Grief? Little Benny & his Daddy were standing in front of the lion's cage at the zoo. Benny's father was explaining how ferocious & strong lions are, & Benny was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Decision Making And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2019

We must pray and plan, as we trust God's providence. When we obey, pray and stay, God will make a way.

Decision Making and the Will of God Acts 1:12-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 28-29, 2019 Play WHBF Story About Ruth Darr Ruth has been a member here for about six years and has invited many people to gather with her. I can think of at least 5 people at Edgewood today because of her. Shortly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2017

If you want to be a positive influence on others, don't compromise with the world, take care of your family, be consistent in the way you live your life, but most of all, count on God's grace.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just a few years ago, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his cases as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom From Depression

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord Of All

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

A reminder of the complete sovereignty of Jesus

I’ve talked about Steve and Alberta Kelly’s dogs before. They’re not just regular dogs. These dogs are hardship cases. Every one of them has a story - one nearly died of exposure as a puppy; one has been shot with a shotgun; one, hit by a car. The vet fixes them up, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ