Sermons on Invite:

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Fortifying The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016

Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

(This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feeding Of The 5000 - On A Mission With A Miracle Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Jesus gets the 12 to take responsibility for the mission, which will need a miracle

Going on a journey through Luke - in a series of meals that teaches us about the Gospel and head towards the breaking of bread! First meal at Levi's we see how Levi's destiny should have been as God's Go Between a Priest, but sin had marred him and robbed him of his true destiny and made him a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

My Way? Vs. Make Today Count?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2016

We consider your choices of attitudes and how a bad attitude can cet you into deep spiritual problems... Are you making today count?

I DEMAND MY WAY, I WANT WHAT I WANT... VS. MAKE TODAY COUNT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WORDS CAN NEVER CONVEY THE POWER OF YOUR ATTITUDES AND WORDS IN YOUR DAILY LIFE. THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION YOU MAKE MIGHT HAVE TO BE ABOUT YOUR CHOICE OF ATTITUDES YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 3:16 & Our Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 24, 2018

God loves us, and He calls us to love others the same way. This is impossible, but it is our calling, and with God, all things are possible.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 God Who is God? —evolution or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the shepherds around the manger.

History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are purely secular in nature. That’s okay, for they still bring joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sins Of Omission

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 7, 2017

A look at separating sheep and goats

Preached at Christ Church, Billericay on 26 November 2017 Title: Sins of Omission Reading: Matt 25:31-46 Christ the King Today we are celebrating the Feast of Christ the King. As this is the last Sunday of the church year it is fitting that we remember Jesus has taken his seat in heaven and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Fear God And Live Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2018

God cares enough for King Ahaziah to step in and show Himself real and reminding him that there is only one true God and He is in Israel.

We ended the last chapter of 1 Kings with the sermon AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS. • God’s Word will be fulfilled. We saw that when King Ahab died in the battlefield. • 1 Kings 22:51-53 51Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come, Let Us Make Room --- I Will Never Be The Same Again

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2016

It was a sad day when there was NO ROOM for the son of God. The Shunammite woman made a room for the Preacher. There were benefits for making making room for God's plan.

COME, LET US MAKE ROOM... I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 116:12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? ANSWER THIS QUESTION: WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minister The Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2017

The apostles devoted themselves to the ministry of the word (Acts 6.4) which involved the Internal, External, and Eternal Mission of God's word.

1. You are flying at 30,000 feet. Which wing of the airplane do you think is more important, the right or left? BOTH, of course! Welcome to Biblical thinking; both-and rather than either/or 2. The same is true in our walk with God – Acts 6.4 a. The problem solved with servants so the apostles could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Concept Of Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2017

Pilate asked one of the greatest questions in history: WHAT IS TRUTH? Is truth just facts? Reality? Who defines truth? God has a concept of truth--- will we accept His plan?

IS THERE A CONCEPT OF TRUTH? WHO DEFINES TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever heard it said: IF THIS IS WRONG, I DO NOT WANT TO BE RIGTH? THERE ARE MANY GREAT QUESTIONS IN THE BIBLE... ONE WAS ASKED BY A POLITICAL LEADER THAT IS GOOD TO PONDER... John 18:38 Pilate saith ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commotion In Capernaum Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017

Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018

The Kindom is the first thing Jesus chooses to preach. He taught it consistently for three years and it was the final thing he told his disciples. It must be important.

Does Jesus have a slogan? Everyone else does. Even if you don’t wear Nike shoes most of us know Nike wants us to Just Do It. Of course, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. And Jesus wants to be sure we know, …? What? To be fair, his slogan hasn’t been on TV and billboards constantly. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018

Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist