Sermons on Hollywood:

Hope When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 6, 2023

The birth announcement of Jesus was exciting and challenging all at the same time. Immediately she experienced "aloneness." Her fiancé wanted to put her away privately. Her future kids would not initially believe her story. What do we learn from Mary's "aloneness?"

This year is the 33rd anniversary of the “Home Alone” movie where a young boy named Kevin McAlister was accidently left behind and alone in his home during the holidays while his family causing young Kevin to have to set up bungling traps for “to be” burglars- “Harry and Marv.” The last 33 years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live An Exceptional Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 8, 2022

This message is based on Genesis 22 and looks at God's testing of Abraham and his obedience; Abraham is called the "man of faith" in the NT

Title: How to live an exceptional life Text: Gen 22:1-18 Introduction: You may have heard of the passing of Guy Lafleur (April 2022) ... an ordinary person in every way – with one exception...He was an exceptional hockey player... 5 Stanley cups 3 Art Ross trophy’s (scoring title) 2 Hart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Hebrews 11:17-19, Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspective In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2020

Don’t lose perspective in your pain: look within at the energizing power of God’s Word; look around to see that you’re not alone in your pain; and look ahead to the joy that’s coming.

One day an old man was casually walking along a country lane with his dog and his mule. Suddenly, a speeding pick-up truck careened around the corner, knocking the man, his mule, and his dog into the ditch. The old man decided to sue the driver of the truck, seeking to recoup the cost of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, Matthew 24:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Season To Be Selfless Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Selfishness is that sin we can hardly stand in others, or hardly see in ourselves. It is so hard to forgive in others, and so hard to forsake in ourselves.

On Dec. 7, 1682 the Great Law of Pennsylvania was passed which became the basis for governing the state for 94 years. It represented William Penn's ideal of a Christian state. It provided for religious freedom and the protection of individual rights. It provided for the care of poor and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Spiritual Gifts, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Serving and ministering to others is why you were created. Each and every one of you were called to ministry. The call to salvation and the call to service are identical.

Some years ago, my family went to Washington, DC for vacation. If you ever have the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital, it is an amazing experience. From the new Museum of the Bible to the war memorials it is a moving experience for all ages. Of course, while we were there, we wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2019

Today's Sermon is a part of the series on building lasting values that we can build up God's House within us, and thus build our lives upon. Today's Value is the Value of Love.

Building Lasting Values “The Value of Love” 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!jJV1WC5J!pIpqOFPke7Kd3v3OJ7HE7QLC0WMWmAmxSTXn_XNK25U In our series on building our lives on values that will last, the value of love might be the most valuable of them all. Turn to 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Matthew 23:37-39, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Value Of Purity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2019

This is a part of a sermon series entitled Building Lasting Values, and looks at those values that we need to build God's Temple within us. Today's sermon is about the value of purity, or how to live a pure life in an impure world.

Building Lasting Values “The Value of Purity” Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rVcAUaxT!fs_ktd_U1JekrWx1FPzv8Iboj7Vh6vosxkLUMmzVxLE Today in our series on building values that will last, I want to talk about staying pure in an impure world. As Americans we care a lot about the purity in some areas, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Foursquare

What In Tarnation Is The Incarnation?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Dec 6, 2021

Like a Christmas tree, once a year, we pull out a theological word-incarnation, the significance of which continues to ripple through time and is the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place.

INTRO: Merry Christmas and welcome to our Christmas themed teaching series. Today we begin with a look at a very theological word that much like a Christmas ornament we pull out once a year and then put it back. The word is incarnation. Stay with me. Some of you are probably thinking, this guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

The Great Depression # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Last week, as we considered THE GREAT DEPRESSION, we dealt with the life of Elijah. He is the ideal person to study when you study the subject of depression.

WHY IS HE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS STUDY? Because of what the Word of God says about him. Look at James 5:17, we read, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are…" Elijah represents us in that - (1) HE HAD HIS HIGH DAYS He enjoyed the highest of highs. We Americans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Gospel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2016

If you want to be free from your sin, don't believe in a different, distorted or damned gospel. Believe in the divine Gospel that Jesus sets the believer free!

Several years ago (December 2008), I had the opportunity to go to Belarus to teach church multiplication to young Belarussians getting ready to plant churches in various parts of the country. I had about a hundred pages of notes for the students, so I looked into translating them into Russian. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Source

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus points the Samaritan woman toward a relationship with God as the source of life.

I. THE STORY IS SAD AND ALL TOO FAMILIAR. Nobody knows it better than a woman who lived nearly two millenniums ago in a remote village in northern Palestine. She had made what she thought was a good decision, to marry the man of her dreams. However, it was not long before she started having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desolation Of The Harlot Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 38 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 38 “Desolation of the Harlot” Date: May 21, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:6-18 Introduction We studied through the 6th verse of chapter 17 last week. We said that during the tribulation period there will come on the scene, a mixture of coming together of a one worldwide ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Will It End?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007

If your life were a movie, how would it end? If you want a happy ending, follow these guides.

How Will It End? Have you ever watched a movie and thought it was good except for the end? Ever read fairy tale books? How do they always end? “Happily Ever After” If your life was a movie or a book how would it end? You’d want it to end happy right? Today we are going to talk about how to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generation In Crisis

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 27, 2006

For many years now, the foundation of our society has been torn apart and it is time for a generation to stand up and shout out for the destruction to stop and for the foundations to be rebuilt.

I was so pumped up today to see 26 people from our church and our youth group at See You at the Pole. AWESOME! You are a group of people that has the ability to do some really positive things for your school and for your community. In order for you to live up to that potential you need to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joining Together Of Two Cultures

Contributed by Nelson Lin on Nov 7, 2006

This wedding message was used at a bi-racial wedding ceremony. The audience was mostly non church going people. Had a lot of positive comments on the differences between covenant marriage and contract marriage.

Marriage Ceremony of Dan and Kimm August 5, 2006 Greeting On behalf of Kimm and Dan, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you. I know that some of you traveled a great distance to be here, some of you even came from another country, Texas, just to be here to celebrate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible