Sermons on Hard Knocks:

Solemn Assembly Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Third in the series on our church's Discipleship Path. Spiritual growth not about just getting me into the Bible; It is about getting the Bible into me

ENGAGE This morning I need some help from all of the kids that are here. What can you all tell me about Peter Pan? [Let kids answer]. Thanks for your help. All those things are true about peter Pan. But the one thing I want to focus on this morning is that Peter Pan never grows up. Now I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Cain and Abel establish a Biblical cycle that goes back and forth between promise and hope and disobedience and despair.

ENGAGE It’s one of those things that when it’s right, you don’t even notice it. And yet it is still one of the most important aspects of a joyful, fulfilling life. It’s undoubtedly important in music. When everyone on the worship team plays and sings right along with it, the music sounds great. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Bride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2017

This sermon on Genesis 24 covers the story of finding a bride for Isaac. The application focuses on learning to follow God in all our decision making, especially when looking for a mate.

Introduction: A. Once there was a young couple who decided to get married. 1. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive, because each of them had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. 2. The groom-to-be decided to ask his father for advice about his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas In A Different Light | Mary And Joseph Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Dec 11, 2017

We sing the same songs, eat the same food, ignore the same people at dinner, and read the same story from the Bible every year at Christmas. But what would happen if we approached this in a Different Light?

Title: Christmas in a Different Light Text: Luke 1:26-38 and Matthew 1:18-23 Intro I love this time of year… Anybody else? I love the decorations, the food, the smells, the sounds, I love it all... I might be wrong… But I think the reason, or at least one of the reasons, some people do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Ways To Enhance Your Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Corporate worship is strengthened when members are (1) consistent by practicing the presence of God through the week (2) expectant by embracing God’s promise to meet with them, etc.

2/12/17 Intro How do we go to higher ground in our worship? That has been our theme for the last couple of messages. We found first that worship must proceed from the heart—from our innermost being. Jesus put it this way in John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Miracle Of The Minnows And Muffins Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

When we face a problem, our immediate reaction is to reach into our pocket and count our change; we want to see how much emotional or physical currency we have on hand to meet the crisis.

INTRODUCTION Let’s play Final Jeopardy! The category for Final Jeopardy is the Bible. The Answer is: “Other than Jesus’ resurrection, this is the only miracle mentioned in all four gospels.” You have thirty seconds. Good luck. If you said, “What is the feeding of the 5,000?” Then congratulations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

God delights in delivering His people when they come to Him on His terms

ENGAGE I’d like to begin this morning by taking a poll on a matter of critical importance in many households. In fact, it is so critical that the Wikipedia article on this topic has 91 notes, over 100 references and 13 suggestions for further reading. Of course I’m referring to the correct way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 8, 2018

Part 3 of the series - The Church of the New Testament. This part addresses the question, "What is the Church." There are many conceptual variations on what the church is and what its principal purpose is. But what did Jesus intend to build?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Samuel 22:32, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15, Philemon 1:2, Ephesians 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 5:25-30, Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:17, Psalm 18:31, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Revelation 1:18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Daniel 2:44, Acts 20:29-30, Matthew 13:10-11, John 14:14, Hebrews 12:25-29, Revelation 21:27, Acts 9:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Meal With The Master

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2018

Communion emphasizes our common unity in Christ. Message focuses on Communion's connections to Passover and ends with some correctives to help us not approach this meal in an unworthy manner.

Last Meal with the Master Mark 14:22-31 Rev. Brian Bill February 10-11, 2018 We all like a good meal, don’t we? I recently read what was served at some of history’s most memorable events. • At President Abraham Lincoln’s second Inaugural Ball in 1865, dinner was served at midnight on a 250-foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 34: 1 – 31

Genesis 34: 1 – 31 When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans 34 Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and violated her. 3 His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Up From The Grave

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016

1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Other

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016

Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Just What I Needed (Mother's Day)

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 3, 2016

Things you might just need for Mother's Day or for "Other Mother's Day" Encouragement for the different aspects of motherhood. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.

Title: Just What I Needed Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-11 Purpose: Mother’s Day Message ********************************************************** Introduction: Quotes from my daughter Brittney Things I never thought I'd hear myself say: 1. Stop biting the dog! 2. Don't lick the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene