Sermons on Harvest Is Great:

The Mending Of Our Minds

Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 25, 2022

Many of the things we hear and are exposed to on a regular basis shape the way we think throughout life. And for a majority of the time, our thoughts ultimately determine the actions that we take and the conclusions that we reach..

One of the things that I have discovered... not only about my own life... but about the lives of all of us as Children of God... is that whenever we face days of conflict or days of adversity, our frame of mind (our mental attitude) (our thoughts) usually determine how we come out of these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Job 34:33

Denomination: Other

The Lion (Satan) That Roams The Streets (Sermon On Temptation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 28, 2022

There are some people we can relate to because they speak for us.

One man who was popular on radio was Rush Limbaugh. He died February 17, 2021. Whether you agreed with his opinions or not…millions listened to him daily because as he spoke his views on politics his listeners felt he was speaking on their views on political issues. It takes a special person to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

Being a witness for Jesus is not something I do; It is someone I become

ENGAGE A man died, and the attorney said to his wife, "He did not leave a will. So we need to know the last words he ever said to you." She said, "I don't want to tell you." He said, "Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last words he ever said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Genuine Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

Jesus’ disciples are equipped to bring His kingdom near to others by living in genuine community

ENGAGE I remember back when the first of the so called “smart phones” appeared on the market in the early 2000’s. At first, I didn’t really see the need to for one. I just couldn’t figure out why anyone needed access to their emails or to be able to get on the internet from their phones. But I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking In God's Mirror

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jul 27, 2021

James compares the Word of God to a mirror because you look into a mirror to be able to see yourself in effort to make changes to your appearance. Looking in the Holy Scriptures is like looking in a mirror. It reveals to us as God sees what’s in us.

James 1:22-24 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Hound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 27, 2023

God loves to seek sinners and longs to save them.

The Holy Hound of Heaven Genesis 3:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2023 I’m not prone to read poetry, but I have found one poem to be both piercing and unforgettable. Published in 1893, G.K. Chesterton called it, “the most magnificent poem ever written in English.” To which J.R.R. Tolkien ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Equal Justice For All Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2023

To find true justice in this world, look to God beyond our legal system and beyond your own labor.

A few years ago, 6-year-old Robbie Richardson saw his dad drive through a red light on their way home in Quincy, Massachusetts. The boy warned his dad that he was going to report what he did to police. The dad, Michael Richardson, tried to explain to Robbie that the turn he made was a legal right ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Ecclesiastes 4:1-16, 1 Peter 2:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loving God Through Trusting Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 27, 2023

Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023

Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023 Intro Do you remember when someone you consider yourself to love… spouse…parent… friend… when you said… “I want to stagnate this love… ?” “I want my love to fade and fizzle…so that it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Peter 3:9, John 16:33, John 14:1, John 14:16-17, John 14:23, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Commitment To Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Zechariah 8:3, Zechariah 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022

This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 20, 2022

Just as Jesus breathed His last, the Bible tells us that curtain of the Temple was torn in two. Witnesses to the Temple tell us that this curtain was as thick as your hand. So the tearing of something so thick and so large was supernatural.

Happy Easter Sunday to everyone! Happy resurrection day to you all. Welcome to Easter Sunday including those of you online. Why is Easter a Big Deal? Easter is a time when God's people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As much as you may admire Abraham Lincoln, your parents, or MLK, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, Matthew 27:52-54

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022

through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan And Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Faith in Christ works like an on/off switch but there are also degrees of faith in Christ once your faith is switched to "on." I want to encourage you to grow in your faith – to move saturation of your faith higher this morning by seeing the plan God has for eternity.

Serendipity is a 2001 movie starring John Cusack. Cusack’s character meets a young lady named Sara at Bloomingdale’s at Christmas time. They randomly meet as they both attempt to purchase a pair of black cashmere gloves. Both are mutually attracted to one another even though they are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Quench Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021

1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Lift Off Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

The CRITICAL nature of the mission DEMANDS that we give our best to see it accomplished.

We Have Lift Off! Acts 13:1-12 Growing up in central Florida provided a unique opportunity. As a child and even in to my teen years I have fond memories of taking the 2 hour car ride on Interstate 4 from Tampa on the west coast of Florida to Cape Canaveral on the East Coast of Florida to visit the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist