Sermons on Hedge Our Bets:

Supporting Our New Deacons

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Firm Foundation

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2016

Every house has a firm foundation. Without it, the house would quickly fall down. Similarly, our faith has a firm foundation-Jesus Christ. That foundation can never be shaken.

Every house has a firm foundation. Without it, the house would quickly fall down. Similarly, our faith has a firm foundation-Jesus Christ. That foundation can never be shaken. The word “Shaken” is sometimes used to describe what happens to a home’s foundations in an earthquake. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Our Heavenly Gps Receiver

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 2, 2015

Jesus promised that God would send the Holy Spirit "to guide us in all truth." That means that the Holy Spirit will help us to understand God's Word which always points us in the right direction. It points us to Jesus who is "the Way, the truth, the life.

Good morning boys and girls! Who can tell me what this is? Can anyone tell me what a compass does? A compass is a very handy instrument that will help keep you from getting lost. Not only that, it will help you find your way if you do get lost. The compass has four main directions, they are ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Perspective About Our God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2015

"Alas, my master! What shall we do?" Have you ever been in that situation? Have you ever been in that predicament? When you felt so overwhelmed? That you are facing innumerable odds?

2 Kings 6:14-17-Therefore he sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Our Saving Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD, our LORD GOD, the LORD JESUS is both our Boldness (Strength) and our Fortified Place.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD your Strength? Yes. Psalms 28:8 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, our LORD GOD, the LORD JESUS is both our Boldness (Strength) and our Fortified Place. IV. TEXT: Psalms 28:8 The Lord is their [unyielding] Strength, and He is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering Our Hope As Believers Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message deals with the thought of remembering our future -- the blessed hope.

REMEMBERING OUR HOPE AS BELIEVERS Philippians 3:20-21 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; 21  who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Struggle Against Evil

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2015

Observe 4 things: The Overwhelming Army, A Trembling Servant, The Invisible Protectors, & The Courageous Man of God. Then I want to draw 3 conclusions from these observations.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Before Allied forces invaded Iraq Saddam Hussein boasted that if Iraq was attacked the world would see "The Mother of All Battles." But he was wrong. Instead, let me suggest a scripture that describes what I believe could be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Light Of Our Lives

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 1, 2015

The light of Jesus gives us light and hope, just like Jesus gave sight and spiritual light to a blind beggar named Bartimaeus.

Good morning boys and girls! Who can tell me what’s coming up on this coming Wednesday night? That’s right, it’s Halloween!! So who is getting dressed up and going our trick or treating? Have you got your costumes and your goody bags ready yet? Hey, if you want lots of goodies, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Boasting About Our Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015

God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Most Important Asset

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015

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Our Most Important Asset Romans 12:3 I. The only way to please God - Hebrews 11:6 2. The only way to be saved - Galatians 3:26 3. The only way to receive things from God - Matthew 21:22 4. The only way to live the Christian life - Galatians 2:20 5. The only way to endure - II Thessalonians 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Journey Through Life

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 24, 2015

As Abrm was on his journey through life, God called. As we journey through life, God calls us.

Our Journey Through Life Genesis 12: 1-9 I heard a story recently that a sailor started talking with a pirate, and they take turns telling about their adventures on the seas. The sailor notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, a hook-hand, and an eye patch. The sailor asks "So, how did you end up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing From Our Roots Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015

Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

“Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Great Is Our God?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 28, 2015

Even though God is Great, Wonderful, Sovereign and All Powerful, He is still the ‘Great I AM,’ the same God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who left His glory and became flesh through Christ to save us!

Opening illustration: In 2004, scientists pointed the Hubble telescope at a blank-looking patch of sky near the Orion Constellation. The Hubble stayed focused on that spot for 400 orbits over 11 days. The patch of sky they were looking at is no bigger than a grain of sand held out at arm’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Reputation Precedes Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2015

This message focuses on the importance of natural and spiritual reputations and how those reputations are developed.

Our Reputations Precedes Us Scriptures: Judges 13-16; Acts 19:13-16; 2 Timothy 1:5 Introduction: The word “reputation” is defined as “an estimation in which a person or thing is commonly held.” The key word in the definition is “estimation” coming from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face To Face With Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What is the purpose of trials and tests?

Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist