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Ugly Christmas Sweater Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and happiness based upon the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Too often, this fact gets lost in ugly thoughts, words, motives, and actions.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Week 1: Ugly Thoughts PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 // Philippians 4:4-8 // Luke 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a mini series for the Christmas season called Ugly Christmas Sweater. Maybe you have a tradition like many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality (6 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

We have discovered from Peter that to become like Christ, there are some things we need to add to our faith

We have seen that we need to add to our faith : • VIRTUE - We need virtue because virtue is what sets the boundaries of what WE DO and DO NOT DO! • KNOWLEDGE - We need knowledge of WHO HE IS and WHAT HE IS LIKE if we are going to become like Him. After he tells us to add virtue and knowledge, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships And Hospitality (Twelveth Sunday After Pentecost, August 28, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 25, 2022

Hospitality is a big deal for relationships. Relationships build or crumble based upon good or poor hospitality. .... Today we want to explore relationships, hospitality as they relate to kingdom etiquette, kingdom priorities and kingdom building because they all matter.

RELATIONSHIPS AND HOSPITALITY Text: Hebrews 13: 1- 8, 15 -16 Hebrews 13:1-25 Let mutual love continue. (2) Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (3) Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 10, 2023

The greatest comeback in all of history happened in Jerusalem when Jesus came back from the dead.

SERMON: THE GREATEST COMEBACK Scripture: Matt 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Important

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 1, 2012

Two core values that the church believes in. Bible Knowledge and Obiedience

What’s Important Luke 9:57-62. James 1:22-24 Intro. This morning we are back into our core values that we identified in our vision casting sessions. Out of these sessions we defined our mission as a church which was “ to encourage and develop those we meet into committed followers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In This Age

Contributed by Rita Sims on Feb 17, 2022

This sermon was preached for McMahan Chapel Day in San Augustine, Texas on October 11, 1997. It includes historical information about the first, still in operation, Methodist Church in Texas based on Hebrews 12.

To which generation would I like to live and minister? Would it be during the early to mid-1800s, my great-great-great granddad Col. Sameul Doak McMahan's time? At that time Protestants began moving into Texas, which belonged to Mexico with the approved religion being Catholicism. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ancient Of Days Is Still On His Throne

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 1, 2024

GOD IS NOT A GOD OF POLITICS. God is not a REPUBLICAN – DEMOCRAT - INDEPENDENT. To confine the God of the Universe to the petty entanglements of American politics is to reject the many attributes of a Supreme God who is OMNISCIENT – OMNIPOTENT – OMNIPRESENT.

TITLE: THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS STILL ON HIS THRONE SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 6:1 / PSALM 103:19 / DANIEL 7:13 ++++The world is watching and will be watching what our nation will do on Tuesday as we go to the polls to elect our new nation’s leader. I am sure there is trepidation felt in each of us. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 103:19, Daniel 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Stand with me as we go to the Lord in prayer. God, give me patience, and give it to me right now. Amen

Today, I’m going to begin the message like a lawyer presenting his opening argument: If I haven’t already offended you today, there is a strong possibility that I will offend you or say something you strenuously object to. That is ok, if the result is that you crack open your bible, and prove me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

If You ... You Might Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2003

Asaph started to regress toward bitterness because he struggled with over-reacting to the prosperity, pleasures and privileges of others. We all have to choose to become better or slip into bitterness, cynicism and negativity.

Getting Better or Bitter? (Psa. 73:1-28) "See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." (Heb. 12:15) Quote: " I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go" - ABRAHAM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparations

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2003

We are making preparations for the coming of Christmas but are we making preparations for the coming of the Lord?

PREPARATIONS We are entering a time of the year when the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life is ramped up, or kicked up another notch on the “Rat Race Scale”. People who were already stressed for time suddenly must find more time to do things that they don’t normally do. It’s the Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not My Fault... Or Is It?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Dec 21, 2003

The wolrd today is in a mess, our nation has made some terrible choices. But it’s not my fault.. or is it?

It’s Not My Fault…. Or is it? 12/13/03 Introduction… It’s not my fault!…. That is such a liberating and freeing statement don’t you think? I was so excited recently to see a new commercial on T.V. Dr. Greg cynaumon appeared before me on my 25” Sanyo and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Father In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

If Enoch could live godly before his children in his world, we can too.

June 10, 2001 Gen. 5:21-24 “Being a godly father in an ungodly world” INTRODUCTION - celebrate Father’s Day a little early this year since I am going to be gone next Sunday - How many of you dads remember the day that you first became a father? I don’t know what the circumstances were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Love Life?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

True love is a commitment that two people make to one another, not a hole in the ground into which they happen to fall.

Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He hardly knew her, since his only view of the singer was through binoculars—from the third balcony. But he was convinced he could live “happily ever after” married to a voice like that. He scarcely noticed she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist