Sermons on Holy Communion:

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2025

The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God.

Sermon: Sons of Thunder Thesis: The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God. Their lives show us how God can will transform us into what he wants us to be. Like when John became both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 3, 2024

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

A somebody becomes a fugitive Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory to Israel. Saul hears the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 18:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Politics Of Praise - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 18, 2024

Your placement in the world’s authority structure is a good thing – God’s perfect design. This message will help you appreciate the blessing of your earthly authorities.

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Soul Care 105 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2023

Soul care is an important part of growing whole thru life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in dark times.

Video Clip: Jesus Revolution the heart of the story! Soul Care 105: Soul Care in dark times Thesis: Soul care is an important part of growing wholistically in life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipping The Snake

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2023

We Evangelicals are as susceptible to idolatry as are every other religious group. We don't identify our idols as opposed to Christ's rule, but they are idols that cause us to stumble, nevertheless.

“In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. And he did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Photos Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 15, 2002

This sermon takes one of the summary paragraphs in Acts and likens them to photos in a photo album of the early church and describes what the church today should learn from these photos.

Photos Acts 5:12-16 March 17, 2002 Intro: A. [Confusing Signs, Citation: Doug Lansky, signspotting.com; submitted by Lee Eclov] Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discernment

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002

We need to have some spiritual discernment and know whom we serve. See four things that Jesus knew that we can use in our life.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Martyr

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002

Three characteristics of Stephen - the first Christian Martyr - that should be true of all believers.

One dark January evening in 1944 Bruce Porterfield sat down in his home in Lansing, Michigan, to read the paper after a hard day’s work. The story of how five missionaries had presumably been killed by Stone-Age Indians in Bolivia caught his attention. That evening he committed himself to follow in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Warefare

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering Your Hope After 9/11 (Easter Sunday) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 1, 2002

How the resurrection of Jesus helps us regain our hope in light of the terrorist attacks of September 11.

On September 11 all of our lives changed drastically. And although we’re back into our daily routines six months later, we’re still trying to make sense of what happened. Like most of you, I still remember exactly what I was doing when I first heard about the first plane crashing into the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could Divorce Be A Part Of The Plan?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 1, 2002

God Hates Divorce, not divorced or re-married people. Taken from a paper the Biblical Theology of Divorce for Kentucky Christian College.

Joe Bedy April 1 2002 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33776 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 May 5, 2002 Divorce, could it be a part of the plan? Matt. 19:3-10 I have just completed some fairly extensive research on the theology of Biblical marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9, Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ: Firstfruits"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 17, 2002

The harvest is already begun

For the past several decades, the study of ‘last things’ ~ the last days ~ has gotten a much sharper focus than it seems to have had in past decades and even centuries. There have been specific times in history when Christian circles have looked more closely at Biblical prophecies concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Livin' Large Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We must want to be more and do more for God.

LIVIN’ LARGE I Chronicles 4:10 S: Prayer of Jabez: blessing and vision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST WANT TO BE MORE AND DO MORE FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Situations TS: In order to be more and do more for God, we must confront three situations as revealed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Get the good news out.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED John 4:1-42 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT! ?: How? KW: Manners TS: We will find in John 4:1-42, four manners that describe how we get the good news out. The _____ manner that describes how we get the good news out is by… I. GOING, NOT ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist