Sermons on Hoping Against Hope:

The World Is A Mess, But God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

In the midst of the darkest time, when the world is at its bleakest, God calls us to be children of the Light and children of the Day. He calls us to be the Truth when all around us are lies. He calls us to be courage, when everyone cowers in fear.

Psalm 12 The World is a Mess. But God is With Us. Lies According to research, By age four, 90% of children have learned how to lie. According to a 2002 study, 60% of adults can’t have a ten minute conversation without lying at least once. 86% of us lie to our parents regularly, 75% of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-7

Denomination: *other

Arm Yourselves

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How we should be armed to fight a "spiritual battle"

ARM YOURSELVES 1TH 5 VS 1-11 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

After The Party

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jan 3, 2018

The party will end, the question is will your hope survive.

Intro Good morning Real Life… Happy New Year! My name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director and it’s great to be here with you all this morning. So here we are… It’s almost the new year. You probably have one more party before the new year begins. Not sure how you guys are but I love this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nativity Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2016

The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". But on that day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. There were four things that came with the arrival of Jesus. Today we'll look at the first two-hope and peace.

NATIVITY INTRODUCTION: The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". And if I were to ask you, who was born you would all answer, "Jesus". But on that blessed day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. I'll be talking about four things that came with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Why I Pray

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 3, 2017

I pray because my Savior Jesus prayed.

Title: That’s Why I Pray Place: BLCC Date: 1/8/17 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5.17 CT: I pray because my Savior Jesus prayed. FAS: Play "That’s Why I Pray" video by Big and Rich [Screen 1] LS: I’m begging for forgiveness I wanna make a difference Even in the smallest way. I’m only one person, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Easter: Having A Paschual Overview Of Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

Without a viewpoint which holds together both the pain of the cross and the joy of the resurrection, caregivers risk being overwhelmed and burning out.

Easter Sunday The difference Easter makes "At the death of Nikita Khrushchev, the former leader of the Soviet Union many years ago, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party that had cast Mr. Khrushchev aside was uncomfortable with the idea of burying his body on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Joy Comes In The Morning! Or You Can’t Keep A God Man Down!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 11, 2017

Easter Sunday! proof that God is still working in the midst of our Sorrow and pain!

Joy Comes in the Morning! or You Can’t Keep a God Man Down! The bad guys had won! They used lies, disseat and they even allied themselves with the enemy! The oppressors, the hated Roman empire to murder Jesus in the most cruel, painful and public way possible. The man they called Friend, leader, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven-According To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017

Jesus has promised us a future with Him.

Title: Heaven- According To Jesus Place: BLCC Date: 4/23/17 Text: John 14.1-4 CT: Jesus has promised us a future with Him. [Screen 1] FAS: Imagine you have two women of the same age, the same socioeconomic status, the same educational level, and even the same temperament. You hire both of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Heaven-According To Genesis Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017

Heaven is revealed in the book of Genesis. What are some things we will get to do in heaven?

Title: Heaven- According To Genesis Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: Genesis 1-3, Revelation 19-21 CT: Heaven is revealed in the Book of Genesis. [Screen 1] FAS: In fall 2014, Rolling Stone magazine interviewed Stephen King, who has spent his career writing about death. When the interviewer ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Stuck Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2016

Job is in so much pain that we wishes he had never been born. His suffering continues and is not lessened by the words of a friend.

Job 3:1-10, 4:1-9, 7:11-21 “Stuck” INTRODUCTION Jay Wilson and Phillip Clay are heroes. Jay was half way home after finals at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. On I-65 a Jeep Cherokee suddenly veered and hit the median guard rail. At first he thought the driver was drunk. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust -

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2017

A sermon that looks at how we can trust in God

Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[a] Ever had a bad hair day Winston Churchill primeminister of England during world war 2 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Study Of “the Old Testament” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Old Testament”

The Study Of “The Old Testament” Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The Bible has two main divisions. The first division is called the Old Testament. The second division is called the New Testament. The Old Testament includes the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of “the Second Coming Of Christ” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Second Coming Of Christ”

The Study Of “The Second Coming Of Christ” John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit"

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of You And The Future Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of You And The Future

The Study Of You And The Future 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 (KJV) 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Foursquare