Sermons on In The Jordan:

Self-Satisfaction

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009

Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2009

Jesus is deeply concerned about our spiritual destiny.

Text: “And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen” (Mark 1:16). In Jesus’ day, fishing was a major industry just as it is in certain parts of the world this day. The Sea of Galilee is located about 60 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Celebrity Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful.

Palm Sunday Title: Celebrity Jesus Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Good...

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

God in the Old Testament was a good God and the same as today as long as we have faith in Him. This faith we need to share with others.

Feb. 13, 2011 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 C & Z “God Is Good….” This is the day before a very special day of the year, Valentine’s Day. For many people and couples this is a day full of memories. I’m going to go out on a limb here and hopefully I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Remember Who You Are Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

Distinct… Someone who is distinguishable from all others; or having a special quality, style or attractiveness. I believe God wants us to recapture our distinctiveness, to remember who we are as God’s people. To help us remember who we are, one needs to l

I want to begin this morning by playing a word association game. I am going to name a famous person; you tell me what they are known for… Oprah Bill Gates Lady Ga-Ga Abraham Lincoln Tiger Woods Jesus Christ Each one of these people is famous for something. There is something they do that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing Leads To Another

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

For every action, there is a reaction and a series of events unfold. When we act toward God, we move unfold events to God’s glory. When we allow sin to move us, we move toward more sin.

Once again the Pharisees thought they had the perfect situation. They had a woman who had been caught in an adulterous act. Hebrew law said that she should be stoned, though divorce was the more common solution of the day. Still, if Jesus didn’t say, “Stone her,” they could show people that He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Serving God, "The Great Adventure"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 9, 2013

His yoke is easy, His burden is light. For to long, too many people have made it out to be, that serving God, is a burden. Serving God is anything but that, its an adventure, a great adventure, serving God is the time of your life, if you will let it be.

Serving God, "The Great Adventure" You know, it seems like unrest is the thing that we see the most, in the world today. I mean, either someone is trying to blow up someone, inflict their views on someone, or threatening to shoot their missiles and cause havoc around the world, And all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what can we learn from the experience of Judas?

Judas and Betrayal Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50, 27:1-5 When Jesus finished washing the disciple’s feet, he shared a last meal with them and the Scripture says, “Jesus was troubled in spirit…” Why wouldn’t he be? Within a few hours, he would be hanging on the cross, slowly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Eighty Miles To Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 9, 2012

A different spin on meaning of Christmas and the lessons learned on the road from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

“Eighty Miles To Christmas” "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 14, 2011

Jericho stood directly in the way, between Israel and the Promised Land. Its walls were built well and believed to be able to withstand, anything that an enemy could throw against them, or so they thought!

You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop! I want you to think back for just a moment, to what the earliest memory you had as a child, when a world event was taking place. For me, probably the first national event I ever remember, was the rocket that took off and was headed to the moon. Almost anyone you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

The prayer shawl (Tallit) was a piece of clothing designed by God for God’s People to remind them of God’s Commandments which lead to Godly living.

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets of the Prayer Shawl (1 of 2) September 18, 2011 FBC Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Last month a 15 year-old punk from Syracuse, NY was sentenced to 2 years in juvenile detention for assaulting and robbing a 73 year-old man. 1 The boy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Enough To Follow

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 8, 2011

This message poses the question, "Do you have faith enough to follow the Lord, even when He does not explain where you

Faith Enough to Follow Text: Gen. 12:4 Intro: Learning to live in an attitude of faith toward God is the foundation stone of the Christian life (Heb. 11:6a). However, faith is not merely a word in our religious vocabulary. Faith is the only way the child of God can experience intimate communion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Time In A Bottle Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Looking at the passage about Life and time

Time In Bottle-3 1-22.docx Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Just to let you know I will not sing Jim Croce—Time In A Bottle—" If I could save time in a bottle…The first thing that I'd like to do…Is to save every day…'Til eternity passes away…Just to spend them with you Or I wont sing The Byrds ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The message shows that when Jesus died the church was filled with despair and fear, but when he arose it was transformed into a band of heroes willing to die rather than keep silent.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 4 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 22 Text: 1 Cor.15:1-8;Luke 24:33 ff Concord Baptist Church: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS IS ALIVE! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Servant’s Final Words Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 11, 2015

John the Baptist ends his testimony and ministry with some humble words.

“A Faithful Servant’s Final Words”: John 3:22-30 Charles Spurgeon once said: “Humility is to make a right estimate of one's self.” We all recognize that humility is one of the great Christian virtues being the opposite of pride, but where does humility come from and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist