Sermons on Heavenly Worship:

The Problem Of Victory

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Dangers when all is going well

The Problem of Victory - 10/9/16 Turn with me this morning to 1 Corinthians 10.  I remember as a boy each week watching ABC’s Wide World of Sports.  And in the opening sequence they used the phrase “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”  And the reality of life is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sorry, No Job Openings Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 4, 2016

A study of the book of Job 33: 1 – 33

Job 33: 1 – 33 Sorry, No Job Openings 1 “But please, Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 Now, I open my mouth; My tongue speaks in my mouth. 3 My words come from my upright heart; my lips utter pure knowledge. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leaders Or Servants Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016

Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power?

OPEN: At a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on Election Day, nurses went in to the room of a 72-yr-old woman to prepare her for open-heart surgery, only to find that the woman wasn’t there. Instead they found a note which read, “Gone to vote, back in 30 minutes.” An election ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do What You Say. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

In Psalm 119, David explains that before he took the wrong way and it left him broken. But now, he’s listening to God. Do you have a similar story? Ever taken the wrong way?

**Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Rise Up In Resurrection Power

Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2017

God desires to send revival, spiritual awakening, Holy Ghost Fire. It's time that the church arises in resurrection power through the power of the Holy Ghost and takes superiority over the forces of darkness and pulls down his strongholds. Yes, it's time

Rise Up in Resurrection Power Sunday, August 20, 2017 By Rev. James May In everything that happens in life there are lessons to be learned. Whether we learn them or not depends upon what we choose as our point of focus. We can zero in the circumstances around us such as tragedy, danger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Second in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. If I want to be Jesus’ disciple I need to be “all in”

ENGAGE This morning, I’m going to begin by taking you through a very quick history of some prevailing ideas about discipleship over the last 600 years or so. I’ll begin in the early 16th century, with a German monk named Martin Luther. Here is what he wrote this about being a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Share Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Fifth in a series on our Church's Discipleship Path. The key to sharing my faith is to see other people through the eyes of Jesus

ENGAGE One of the challenges of being a pastor is that most people tend to think of a pastor as someone who completely has his act together and who has answers to every question. But those of you who know me, understand that is certainly not the case for me, nor do I think it is true of any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Three things I need to know in my trials

ENGAGE Most of you know by now that Matt Dodd, one of the missionaries that we support as a church, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a little over two months ago and then experienced a stroke a little over a month ago. And if you have been reading any of his wife, Cameron’s, updates on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Settling For Sodom

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 2, 2017

A message for those who have drifted from their faith.

"Settling for Sodom" Genesis 19:1-16 We recently spent some time with my wife's parents who are both in the 80"s and it reminded me of this story. Two young boys were staying the night at their grandparents' house. At bedtime they knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger brother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2017

Let’s live like we’re dying…because we are. But let’s also live like we’re going to live forever…because we will…either in heaven or in hell.

Living in Light of Eternity Mark 12:18-27 October 7-8, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill As we consider the massacre that took place in Las Vegas this past week, many emotions rise to the surface and numerous questions remain unanswered. Here are some that come to mind. • It bothers us that a motive for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With The Holidays

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2016

This information was put together for a workshop on "Coping with the Holidays" (Adapted from the book, "The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions" by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries)

HoHum: Start with some family information: I grew up in a tight knit family spending my Sunday afternoons after church with all my extended family at my grandparent’s house. I am the eldest grandchild and my grandfather spent a lot of time with me growing up. I had trouble reading so before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2017

A study of the book of Job 37: 1 – 24

Job 37: 1 – 24 When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors 1 “At this also my heart trembles, and leaps from its place. 2 Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. 3 He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom's Fruit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2017

Defeat the flesh by depending on the Spirit: live by the Spirit and so conquer the desires of the flesh; be led by the Spirit and so conquer the deeds of the flesh; and walk with the Spirit and so enjoy the death of the flesh.

Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” Jo replied, “Sometimes the devil tells ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holiness - Is It For Today?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 9, 2017

The LORD welcomes us to live a life of authentic holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent.

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48; Leviticus 19:1-2; 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40 Theme: Holiness Today? The LORD welcomes us to live a life of holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene