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  • Anchored In Christ As A Church That Loves, Lives, And Leads Well

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2025
     | 268 views

    This is a message about Hebrews 13, a very practical message on the qualities of a kingdom community

    Hebrews 13:1-8 “God’s Blueprint for a Kingdom Community: Anchored in Christ as a Church that Loves, Lives, and Leads Well” Today's message is called God’s Blueprint for a Kingdom Community. It’s actually a 2 parter. So, the subtitle is “Anchored in Christ: A Church that Loves, Lives, and Leads ...read more

  • What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 112 views

    When overwhelmed and uncertain, honestly seek God in prayer, fix your eyes on Him, and trust Him to guide and deliver you through every challenge.

    Some days feel like you wake up to a wall of wind. The inbox pings with pressure. The headlines hum with heaviness. A diagnosis raises questions you never wanted to ask. A bill arrives that your bank account can’t meet. And your heart—your faithful, beating companion—feels like it’s carrying a ...read more

  • 23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 1st, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    Year A, Proper 26.

    Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

  • 25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 15th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    Year A, Proper 28.

    Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 A). A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct ...read more

  • God's Plan For His Family And Ours Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,214 views

    1. God calls wives and all Christians to have submissive love (vs. 20-24, 33). 2. God calls husbands to the Savior’s love (vs. 25-29). 3. God created marriage with a sacred connection (vs. 29-31). 4. God wants everyone to be in His spiritual family (vs. 31-32).

    God's Plan for His Family and Ours Ephesians 5:20-33; Revelation 19:5-9; John 3:5-7; Ephesians 1:3-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 19, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Our families are precious to us, but they are infinitely more precious to the Lord. God created ...read more

  • Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 6: What Faith In God Can Do For You Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2023
     | 2,569 views

    1. Faith can let us look into the future. 2. Faith can make us a blessing to our families. 3. Faith gives us something firm to lean on. 4. Faith gives us the forgiveness we need. 5. Faith makes the Promised Land our final home.

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 6: What Faith in God Can Do for You (Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph) Hebrews 11:20-22; Genesis 25:21-23; Genesis 27:1-20; Genesis 32:9-12; Genesis 48:15-16; Genesis 50:24-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews ...read more

  • Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2023
     | 2,500 views

    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come.

    Surprise! (John 11:1-44) John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. ...read more

  • The Timelessness Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,171 views

    Since Jesus is truth, we must be ready at all times to tell others the truth about Him.

    The Timelessness of Truth John 8:31-36 Rev. Brian Bill September 30-October 1, 2023 Do you remember the scene from “A Few Good Men” when Jack Nicholson said to Tom Cruise, “You can’t handle the truth?” That’s a good description of the society we live in today where it’s common to hear statements ...read more

  • A Personal Encounter Sparks Servanthood

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023
     | 1,122 views

    I share my story about a time I faced pancreatic issues, marital struggles, and contemplating suicide. As with the Psalmist, I cried out to God and he heard and that began a lifetime of service.

    Early august, 2022, I had the privilege of doing a presentation in Denver at the Rocky Mountain Symposium on Addictive Disorders, the Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy. The dialogue it stimulated was exciting, especially with the wide range of professionals attending. One counselor ...read more

  • From Groans To Glory

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 15, 2023
     | 2,022 views

    Continuing series on Romans. This sermon examines things we can be encouraged by, in the midst of difficulties.

    Romans 8b Don’t Sweat It - Read Romans 8:12-30 One section of Romans 8 in my Bible is titled, “From Groans to Glory” I believe that is a fitting title for this message. Look there again please at verse 20. - Read Romans 8:20-21 These verses say that all of creation is suffering, is ...read more

  • Initiating The Turn-6(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,139 views

    6 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-VI—Luke 1:13b-17(:5-25) Attention: Ford Motor Company is remembered for implementing innovative approaches to the assembly-line production of automobiles. The company set many historical milestones beginning in 1903. [The following innovations are borrowed from ‘Forbes’ ...read more

  • Final Preparations Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,806 views

    Preparation is so important. In Mark 14, in Jesus' final days before His crucifixion, we see Him making final preparations for Himself and His disciples. If we haven't made spiritual preparation in advance, then i will be too late when the storm arrives, or the battle begins.

    Introduction A. The story is told about a football game that took place between the big animals and the little animals. 1. As you might expect, the large animals had a big lead going into halftime. 2. With a big lead, at the start of the second half, on first down, the big animals called a running ...read more

  • Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2023
     | 2,552 views

    We should... 1. Rejoice in the mercy of our Master (vs. 1-2). 2. Recommit ourselves to righteous living (vs. 1, 3-4). 3. Treat God's Word like a treasure (vs. 3-5). 4. Walk like the Lord Jesus walked (vs. 6).

    Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? 1 John 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 18, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Before we begin our study today, let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

  • Who Do You Believe? The Father Of Lies Or The Father Of Truth?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,789 views

    Every day we hear things from people and we have to decide if we believe them or not.

    Illus: I heard a very famous preacher one time say, (I want mention his name but if I did many of you would recognize his name immediately) He said this “I have never been discouraged a day of my life!” That statement shocked me when he said that because such men in the Bible as: • John the ...read more

  • Are Christians Still Sinners, But Saved By Grace – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more