Sermons on Hospitality:

Land Of The Free, Church Of The Brave

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Philemon

LAND OF THE FREE, CHURCH OF THE BRAVE (PHILEMON 1) One of the most fascinating slave stories known lately is that of Oney (also known as Ona) Judge. Judge was one of George Washington's slaves until she managed to escape. Judge was born into slavery at Mount Vernon, and she traveled with the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Busyness A Help Or A Distraction?

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 19, 2018

This was part 2 of a distraction sermon series at our church. Part 1 was about distractions due to technology.

Distractions: Busyness Title: Is your Busyness a help or a distraction? Main Point: Use your busyness for what’s most important Intro: “Busyness makes us stop caring… about what we care about” “It is not so much how busy you are, but why you’re busy… the bee is praised, but the mosquito and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Underestimate God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 20, 2018

Who’s your prayer partner? Nothing is to big for God’s Suddenly Moments!! Each and Every time you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to get us ready for the miracle we are seeking Him for!

Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. What you dwell on is what you will draw into your life, everyday everyone of us, make a choice of whether or not we will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2018

She began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil.

10-6-04 A Sacrificial Faith Luke 7:36-7:50 (Read first) What we have in our text this morning is a record of the worship of a woman who falls at the feet of Jesus in worship. We are never told her name. Luke does not record a single word spoken by the woman in her sacrificial act of worship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Receptivity Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

In this lesson, we discover spiritual growth is not about our spiritual knowledge or spiritual age, but that our increase directly correlates to our spiritual receptivity. Discover four levels of human receptivity.

Men, I don’t know if we are as receptive as we think we are. I guarantee it. I bet you think you’re the most receptive person in the world, to all kinds of truth. I bet you think that. But as you are listening today, I guarantee that you are not as receptive as you think you are. Jesus is going to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Survival Kit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2018

In this section of Philippians, Paul points them toward three important Christ-like characteristics that are vital for us to survive and to thrive.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a moment that your airplane has gone down in the middle of the ocean. 1. You find yourself floating in a life raft designed for survival. 2. You immediately and frantically search for the survival kit that is usually provided in a life raft, and you are relieved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Got You

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 3, 2018

God loves you and is for you.

Title: I Got You Place: BLCC Date: 4/8/18 Text: Hebrews 6.18-19, Genesis 37,39 CT: God loves you and is for you. [Screen 1] FAS Todd Wilson tells a powerful story of rescue in a life and death situation. As a country, we are still reeling from many tragic events. But there are a few flashes of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How Will Your Will Match God's Will?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 30, 2013

God's will is not a mystery. Rather it's a battle; his will against our will.

We just read the Apostle’s Creed. It was written in the 4th Century by a Council in Milan as an early statement of Christian belief. It is read regularly in some congregations. However, I found a statement of belief that may fit how we truly believe based on our actions. From Rick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Rapture: Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2013

The Rapture is not a side-show of the Gospel, but a main attraction that should capture our attention.What is the Rapture? What are its 4 benefits? And what are the 7 indisputable signs that the Rapture is about to occur?

THE RAPTURE: ARE YOU READY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 Pizza or Mobster? The following are either actual mobster nicknames or pizza specials. Can you tell which is which? 1. Big Tuna 2. Pistol Pete 3. Greasy Thumb 4. The Greek 5. Meatball 6. Lucky 7 7. Johnny Sausage 8. Big Brother 9. Burger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When Jesus Comes To Town?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2013

God's love is large enough to embrace and include everyone.

Title: What Happens When Jesus Comes to Town? Text: Luke 4:21-30 Thesis: God’s love is large enough to embrace and include everyone. Introduction A syndrome is a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder or other abnormal condition. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lingering In Sodom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013

Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Zero Tolerance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 22, 2012

A sermon about the exclusivity of the Gospel.

“Zero Tolerance” Isaiah 45:20-25 Scripture Reading Isaiah 45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I. The Inclusiveness of the Gospel a. Its operation One of the most impressive aspects to the Gospel is its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Guide You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.

I recently bought one of these new smart phones. It's great. It does everything, except make the coffee. One of the best “apps” on it is the navwoman. You type in your destination and a very clever woman tells you exactly how to get there. “Turn right in 300 metres.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Top Models Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012

There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012

Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Anglican