Sermons on July 4:

Genesis 25:1-6 - How To Leave A Lifechanging Legacy? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 21, 2011

God said that nations would come from his family tree and Abraham is proving this to be right. But the promise God made to Abraham was that the blessing that would come to the human race would come through his son Isaac. (Genesis 12:3; 17:19)

Genesis 25:1-6 - HOW TO LEAVE A LIFECHANGING LEGACY? The artwork and design of my wife’s book on her family tree is magnificent. The storyline is clear and so interesting. Hours and hours of work, a labour of love. I am so proud of her. A legacy for generations to come. In the prologue of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-4, Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Has No Promises

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 9, 2007

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT WE MAXIMIZE EVERY MOMENT THAT LIFE BRINGS MAKING SURE THAT OUR MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, WEEK, MONTH OR YEAR IS LIVED WITH PURPOSE IN MIND.

LIFE HAS NO PROMISES JAMES 4:14 14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time; and then vanisheth away. THE CHARACTER THAT WRITES THIS EPISTLE IS JAMES THE BROTHER OF JOHN AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On Toward The Goal In 2024

Contributed by David Simpson on Jul 27, 2024

The apostle Paul was very goal oriented. He had witnessed the original Olympic races in Greece. He was no Olympic athlete, but neither are we! Yet, he wrote to the Philippians as a spiritual athlete running a race: But one thing I do...

Sermon Lanier Christian Church July 28, 2024.Lake Service and Main Campus David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Is there a place where God’s grace ends?

TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Grace July 23, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Does God turn away from Christians when they sin as He did when Jesus was on the cross? Is there a point where God turns away permanently? Let me answer the question initially from Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017

Sermon processes three life principles drawn from the Parable of the Talents.

7-14-13 In 1967 a vibrant seventeen-year-old girl, named Joni Eareckson, dived into a Chesapeake Bay and hit bottom. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. How do you process an event like that in someone’s life? What do you do when you are the most capable, hardest worker at your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Help! I'm Not Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 3, 2006

Preparing for Christmas; using FACT as an acrostic

“HELP – I’m Not Prepared for Christmas!” December 3, 2006 “About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation. (This census was taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Are You An Encourager Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We are called by God to be encouraging and edifying to the body of Christ!

Date Written: July 18, 2006 Date Preached: July 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: Are You an Encourager? Sermon Text: Acts 4:34-37 Introduction: 34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter: The Advocate Or Paraclete

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 12, 2023

A minister with a cracked voice and an unprepossessing appearance will not have one-tenth the natural drawing power of a Gypsy Smith with his wonderful voice and attractive personality (especially if Gypsy Smith criticizes or attacks your faith or morals.

Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and grandmothers and mother-figures such as big sisters in the congregation this morning. In a social media video, a woman named Nicole DeRoy explains one of the challenges of motherhood. She says, “My kids wanted to know what it was like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Catholic

"Just What You Need To Make You Happy" Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002

Sometimes God has to interfere with our life to help us find true happiness.

Intro: “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his shirts together. His speech drags like a worn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cut In On You?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 24, 2005

It was for freedom that Christ has set us free!

WHO CUT IN ON YOU! GALATIONS 5: 1 ~ 13 1. Introduction: Mindset God has given His salvation freely to every one who believes in the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. But the enemy, whom the Amplified Bible aptly describes as the evil genius of this world does his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

"Battle Of The Mind"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to not let Satan get a foothold in yoru life.

I just received a prayer request this morning of a teenager that tried to take his own life for the second time and is now on life support. I bring this up as I hear of this all the time. When I was younger we never heard of this even though I am sure it happened but why the increase now? Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-19

Sermon 8 - The Battle Is Won Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2025

God wants us to live in victory and hope knowing that the victory over Satan and death has already been won by Jesus. If we put our hope and trust in Jesus, then we are on His side and our victory is assured.

A. One of the favorite movies of all time is The Wizard of Oz. 1. I remember as a child of being very frightened by the movie. a. First, there was the cranky, crotchety neighbor. b. Then there was the tornado. c. But worst of all was the Wicked Witch of the West, with her green face, long nails ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-15, Luke 22:31-32, Hebrews 7:24-25, Romans 8:26, Romans 8:34, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2007

We have freedom in Christ as God’s people. Use that freedom, not for license to live selfishly, but to worship God completely… and love the people in your life unselfishly. Be free… be free to love.

Freedom, Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Introduction Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands the Capitol Building of the United States of America. The cornerstone was laid in 1793, but the crowning touch, is the statue on top of the rotunda known as the “Freedom Lady” that was placed there in 1863. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

A Big Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2007

We are models of God’s love to the world.

A BIG HEART John 13.34-35 S: Love one another C: Loving fellowship as a basis for evangelism Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE MODELS OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE WORLD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Scripture five qualities that enable us to model God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012

Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Baptist