Sermons on Inauguration:

The Essence Of Unity

Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004

We as children of God need to set aside all differences and opinions that we might have towards one another and we need to bind together in love and in unity and we need to call out the name of Jesus.

“The Essence of Unity” Ephesians 4:1-13 - What Does Unity Mean? – A) Definition for Unity: Oneness, harmony, agreement. 1) Oneness means just what it says, “ONE”. Now one may consist of more than one thing like for instance a car is made up by hundreds of different parts but just because it has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again;

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field" (Matthew 13:44). In the popular interpretation of this parable the Gospel is the treasure hidden in the field and the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Holiness

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2015

This funeral was for Tom, a 68 year old man who was not a church-goer.

Song – Peace in the Valley 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

This is a brief examination of the new commandment that Jesus gave to his disciples in John 13:34-35.

Scripture On Jesus’ final evening on earth he had just had supper with his disciples. During this meal Jesus inaugurated what we now call the Lord’s Supper. After supper Jesus visibly demonstrated his servanthood by washing his disciples’ feet. Then Judas Iscariot left them in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Do We Want To Go When We Die?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 7, 2015

We need to be prepared for life after death. We must endeavor to live our lives in such a way that when we stand before God and give an account of how we have lived our lives, God will say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A man walked home one evening after having some drinks at a local bar. He decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery. Unfortunately, he fell into an open grave and could not get out. He fell asleep and woke up the next morning when the whistle at the local factory blew. He was still suffering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Anglican

O God Our Help In Ages Past Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 29, 2014

This sermon follows the first verse of O God Our Help In ages Past

Isaac Watts 1674-1748 - Considered by many the best known of the 800 hymns written by Isaac Watts Isaac Watts is often called the "Father of English hymns" - Some of his hymns in our Hymn Book • O God Our Help • Joy To The World • Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed • When I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Birthday Party Or Memorial Service?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014

Has Pentecost become a dim memory of God's past dealing with the church?

Pentecost: Birthday Party or Memorial Service? Acts 2: 1-41 Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar. In it we remember the birth of the church when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came upon the believers in Jerusalem. In many Schools today, children will cut out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 18, 2013

A discussion, of whom's authority do you live and work. In the Name of Jesus, a powerful revelation of change.

IN THE NAME OF JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/18/2013) “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (The Acts 2:38, King James Version ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Setting The Tone Of Victory: The Source Of Our Perseverance Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013

Revelation 1:4-8, part 1

The Seven, part 2 Setting the Tone of Victory: The Source of our Perseverance Revelation 1:4-8, part 1 May 26, 2013 Review: Last week I said that although Revelation poses unique interpretative challenges it is understandable by the ordinary person. It appeals to the imagination, is similar to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Act As A Free Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2009

Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.

HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts:responsibility

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for February 1, 2009

(Slide 1) Kathy begins the meditation this morning with a poem that gives us some important things to think about. (Kathy shares poem entitled, ‘Give Me Flowers.’ In this world today while we’re living Some folks say the worst of us they can But when we are dead and in our casket, They always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord’s Day

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Celebrate the Lord’s Day!

The Lord’s Day September 2, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Celebrate the Lord’s Day! Focus Passage: Exodus 20: 8-11 Baptist Faith and Message says: VIII. The Lord’s Day The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being There Is Everything

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about the sacrament of the Eucharist

Some of you will know I am a football supporter. And I’m talking about proper football, the type you actually play with your feet. (Although I do also like some of the oval ball offshoots, in which you are allowed to carry the ball.) The club I support is West Ham United Football Club (or West Ham ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

What Happens When We Love Our Sons And Daughters More Than God?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Jun 7, 2017

In this message I try to answer the following questions.Has sin infiltrated the church because we have loved our sons and daughters more than Jesus? Have we tolerated sin in our homes in order to show unconditional love?

Jesus said if any man or woman love son or daughter more than Him, he or she is not worthy of Him (Matthew 10:37). What does that mean? Thomas Coke said the following regarding our passage, "He who preferreth the friendship of his nearest relations, though the sweetest of all earthly satisfactions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navy Vet Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2019

Loy was a long-time member of our congregation and had served in the USN during the Korean Conflict.

l Song #1 Amazing Grace Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ