Sermons on Internet Lies:

Opening The Photo Album Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. JESUS IS REVEALED AS GOD 1:1 II. JESUS IS RECOGNIZED AS GOD 1:7 III. JESUS IS RECEIVED AS GOD 1:12

Opening the Photo Album Jn 1:1-18 - Photo Albums have changed over the years - Fist it was quick draw artist on the scene Then it was B/W pictures taped too sheets of pictures - Then Binders equipped to take photos between plastic - Today computes do blogs In many ways, technology is making it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship Can Hurt

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2012

Is the pain worth it?

Ps 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. KJV Mic 7:5-6 5 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. 6 For the son dishonoureth the father, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9

Denomination: Baptist

In This Together

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

What do we think of Church? Are we the unified body that Paul discusses Christ had called it to be or are we caught up in what we define of as a "church"? We, as a body of believers, should be in this together to glorify God.

Text: 1 Cor 16:19-20, Title: In This Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.10.12, PM 1. Opening illustration: Mackenzie and I having the conversation about household chores, and me saying, “Oh, no, we are all in this thing together” 2. Background to passage: these are part of Paul’s final greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Powerful Outros Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2018

How can we conclude our sermons well?

Lesson Goal This lesson will encourage us to conclude our sermons well. Lesson Intro Moderns often use the terms intro and outro for the older sounding terms introduction and conclusion. Because the English language is ever evolving, let’s attempt to keep up to date and use those terms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An After Christmas Word

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2017

The legacy of Anna and Simeon for Christmas celebration

Weekend Message/Devotion Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Let me begin by hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a NEW YEAR of blessings and prosperity. Let us seek prosperity in gainful knowledge and practice of God’s Word and Will for our lives. – AMEN In this week’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Exodus 13:12-15, Psalm 119:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Missing? Series

Contributed by Daniel Lawson on Jan 14, 2018

We are living in a time of unparalleled technology and advancement, yet we are still empty. What's missing?

What’s missing? Isaiah 55 Intro It’s an amazing time that we live in. Technology allows us to travel the globe without ever leaving our living room. In our pocket we have a device that can answer virtually any question that we can come up with. We have Social media that connects us to family ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rescue #2: Fresh Oil

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 17, 2013

Before we can pour out the oil of the Holy Spirit into other people’s lives, we need to get filled up to overflowing first

THE RESCUE #2: FRESH OIL REVIEW LAST WEEK: We started our series looking at Elijah’s call of Elisha to replace him as prophet in Israel. Elisha received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and did twice as many miracles. God is calling us to do whatever it takes to reach the lost, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017

We are called to be built up in the faith

This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Even Somehow Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017

The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoying The Ups And Bracing For The Downs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2017

Life is filled with ups and downs, but God’s Word helps us anticipate and soften the downs and keep the ups from morphing into downs.

Enjoying the Ups and Bracing for the Downs (Proverbs 25:25-28) 1. I have told this joke before, but it has been a few years. 2. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second, "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David And Goliath

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.”

DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1:54 I. DAVID’S GOLIATH VS. OUR GOLIATH a. We frequently use this story metaphorically. Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.” b. David’s Goliath was tangible – a 9’9” tall man with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jan 24, 2020

Okay, what if Jesus actually and physically comes visiting your home? What would you do and how would you act? Something to think about, eh?

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Luke 19:1-10 Question, what would you do if Jesus comes to your house for dinner? There was a classic movie about 52 years ago around 1967, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Its stars Kathern Hepburn, Tracy Spencer, Sydney Poitier and Katharine Houghton ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist