Sermons on Hope And Encouragement:

The Sower Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The last in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the sower and the four types of soil, focusing equally on the Sower, the seed, and the soil.

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE SOWER Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/9/14 In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Unconditional Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014

Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Second in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon underscores the deceptive character of sin, the destructive consequences of sin, and the divine covering for sin.

A New Beginning (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/13/14 It was a bright Sunday morning in 18th century London, but Robert Robinson’s mood was anything but sunny. All along the street there were people hurrying to church, but in the midst of the crowd Robinson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Beginning (5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:22-4:4 Last time we looked at promise #1: According to verse 19 when there is true repentance your sins will be blotted out. Today I want us to focus on the Prophets and the persecutions. Peter uses the prophets in order to make an impact on his audience. He knew the prophets were held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Mark Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe.

The Mystery of the Mark of God Giant Mysteries Series May 18, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe. 1 Revelation 7:2-3 (NASB) 2 And I saw another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 7, 2014

John the Baptist was an important pivotal prophet who teaches us the principles of a true WITNESS and TESTIMONY.

11 9 14 A Witness of the Word: John 1:6-8 We have been walking with John through the Gospel of John and meeting the Eternal Son of God who became the Son of Man. We have seen the Savior in the first five verses as the Eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

One of the most important things about your prayer life is WHAT YOU DO AFTER GOD SAYS NO.

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Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Holiness

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014

The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

“DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Tenant Farmers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2014

In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes & Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history including the gospel story.

LUKE 20: 9-18 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE TENANT FARMERS [Isaiah 5:1-7 / John 12:35-43] In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes and Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Trumpet Has Sounded

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2014

Watchman blow the trumpet and warn the people that judgment is on the way. For judgment must begin at tghe house of God.

THE TRUMPET HAS SOUNDED By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. EZEKIEL 33:1-5: “Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword (judgment) upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Those Divine Moments Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 5, 2010

Jesus continues to invest into His disciples. As they travel, they discover divine moments of God-cidents!

God has His hand all over His children in everyday events. As we grow in the faith and in grace, we realize that we do have divine moments scheduled by God. We don’t always understand them or recognize them but they are there. Today, we look at a passage of scripture that by all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Tease - How To Overcome Bullying Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Kids are constantly being made fun of and bullied. This sermon looks at what it means to overcome and rise above the bully.

Darrell Loomis was a truck driver. Each week he hauled goods from Cincinnati to Atlanta. Joe’s Diner was his favorite eating spot on the route. Darrell always stopped for meals at Joe’s. One summer afternoon, Darrell parked his truck and walked into the diner. Sitting down in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: *other