Sermons on Hope Deferred:

Face Off Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 8: 31 - 59

John 8: 31 - 59 Face Off 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Practising Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2017

The message is a study of the conduct of the assembly at the Lord's Table

“In the following instructions, I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Making It Real Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2018

An introduction to our 12 weeks series on the book of James.

Making It Real Introduction I would like for everyone to remain standing… (as a sign of honor for God’s Word). And we will take turns reading the Scripture that will come up on the screen… (I will go first, then you). “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could A Loving God Allow This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 15: 1 – 35

1 Samuel 15: 1 – 35 How could a loving God allow this? 15 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Widow Maker

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33

2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33 The Widow Maker 18 And David numbered the people who were with him and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. 2 Then David sent out one third of the people under the hand of Joab, one third under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Angels - Part 2

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

Take your Bibles and turn to Psalm 91… Psalm 91 and this is the second part of our message on angels. “Angels – Part 2” was the best that I could come up with for you from South Louisiana Part Deux. It’s the second part of this message.

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on June 12, 2016 Take your Bibles and turn to Psalm 91… Psalm 91 and this is the second part of our message on angels. “Angels – Part 2” was the best that I could come up with for you from South Louisiana ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

But Some Doubted...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2017

The struggle to believe when the evidence is before us is exemplified by the response of Apostles to the Risen Saviour.

“The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.” [1] This is shocking! The eleven disciples obeyed the command Jesus had given. Some women had gone to the tomb in order to prepare His body for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful For Our Elder Brothers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2017

A plea for Christians to turn from anti-Semitism and to love Israel for Christ's sake.

“I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? ‘Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Not Another Dead God Good Friday Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017

Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him.

Video Transition: Before there was Resurrection there was Death! Easter Series: Not Another Dead God! Thesis: Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him. Introduction: This makes Jesus so unique, so different in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017

Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lystra: A Lame Man Healed & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2017

Paul and Barnabas had the gifts of an apostle, the sign gifts. They came into these places without any New Testament with the message of the gospel. What were there credentials? How could they prove their message was from God? The sign gifts were their...

November 2, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Lystra-A Lame Man Healed & the Reaction (14:8-20a) Part 1 Part 1: A Lame Man Healed (8-10) Part 2: Paul and Barnabas Paid Homage (11-13) Part 3: Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tell-Tale Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2018

Those who are twice-born reveal divine parentage through life, through confidence and through victory.

“We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.” [1] Some truths cannot be hidden. Though an evil individual may attempt to hide the evil that contaminates the soul, the sinful proclivity ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Wish For–you Might Get It!

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 27: 1 – 46

Genesis 27: 1 – 46 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR–You Might Get It! 27 Now it came to pass, when Isaac was old and his eyes were so dim that he could not see, that he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son.” And he answered him, “Here I am.” 2 Then he said, “Behold now, I am old. I do ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David, A Hero Who Defeated His Giant Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the very familiar story of David defeating the giant Goliath - we will uncover several keys that will enable us to defeat the giants in our life as well.

David, A Hero Who Defeated His Giant #heroes Hebrews 12:1 says, Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. UNDERSTAND – that is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Son From Bad Dad

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 18: 1 – 37

2 Kings 18: 1 – 37 Good son from bad dad 18 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel