Sermons on Heavenly Joy:

The Undefiled Marriage Bed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014

The call to purity must be iterated in this day if the people of God are to enjoy His power.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Listening to contemporary sociologists, one would conclude that marriage is a dying institution. Actually, one need not listen to sociologists ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

And God Created Mosquitos

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2020

A study of the effects of the fall of our first parents and the ramifications for creation. The follower of Christ lives in anticipation of the restoration of all things.

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Creation was “very good.” God Himself declared this to be the case. Yet, if in spite of citronella candles, mosquito coils, or insect repellant liberally applied to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019

Religion is the expression of one's faith put into practice. For many professed Christians, religion is all they have, because they don't have the faith of Christ the Lord. Too much religion will tend to lead us astray. Faith will lead us to Christ.

“When [John] saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For An Intellectual Age

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2020

Paul's message before the Areopagus forms the basis for a study of how to approach an intellectual audience. This knowledge is necessary if we are to succeed in presenting the Faith in the midst of our world today. This is the substance of a radio message at Easter.

“Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: ‘Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers That Light Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 29, 2020

The Psalmist of Psalm 88 expresses “Prayers that Light Darkness” with prayer as an: 1) Urgent appeal in Affliction (Psalm 88:1–9a), 2) Urgent appeal with No Answers (Psalm 88:9b–12), 3) Urgent appeal under Divine Wrath (Psalm 88:13–18).

Psalm 88:1-18 A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. 2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! 3 For my soul is full of troubles, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Root Of Immorality

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2020

Have the professed people of God permitted themselves to be compromised by the world to such an extend that they are powerless against wickedness? Though the thought is frightful, Christians need to assess our relationship with the Living God.

The more they increased, the more they sinned against me; I will change their glory into shame. They feed on the sin of my people; they are greedy for their iniquity. And it shall be like people, like priest; I will punish them for their ways and repay them for their deeds. They shall eat, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Evil For Good

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23

Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23 Evil for good 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Over Fear And Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2020

Faith is the key component that helps us overcome our fears – if we have no faith then fear seems to rule in our faithless lives – but strong faith helps us to have no fear! A strong faith (or a relationship with Jesus ) will empower us to overcome our fears!

Video Transition: Welcome to Church – What has the church done for others and community? Welcome: Today is National Back to Church Sunday – Sadly, some churches cannot meet today due to Governors rules about Covid for example in California the church cannot meet inside, but we are thankful that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Matthew 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2020

Jesus raises Lazarus and tells us that we must be resurrected to be with Him in heaven.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-18-2020 An Impossible Request [Slide] On December 12, 2014, Kimmy Blair was in a one car accident coming back from a funeral in Fairbury. Her neck was broken and she died almost instantly. She ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Passions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020

When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, John 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 3, 2020

Election results will leave half the voters disappointed. This message instructs Christians on how to deal with the ups and downs of life.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians. The key verse in this epistle is Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind [mindset; way of thinking] be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”i Throughout this letter Paul is teaching us the way we should think about our lives. It is the pathway to abundant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:6, Deuteronomy 8:1-17, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Romans 14:17, Proverbs 27:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Elijah's Breakthrough 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2020

Elijah was just like you and I and he has his high mountain top experiences and his low valley experience’s but his story shows how God helped him through the valley of despair and depression. God will do the same for us today as well.

Video Transition: Through the storm! Series: Breakthrough 2020 Sermon: Elijah’s Breakthrough pt. 5 Thesis: Elijah was just like you and I and he has his high mountain top experiences and his low valley experience’s but his story shows how God helped him through the valley of despair and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational