Sermons on July 4:

The End Is Near

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2019

Christ depicted three coming realities: 1) The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2), 2) The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4–6), and finally, 3) The Devastation of the Earth (Mark 13:7–8).

Mark 13:1–8 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 And as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Other

Jesus Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Our Great High Priest – Hebrews chapter 4 verse 14 to chapter 5 verse 10 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Question one: Who is this Great High Priest? Question Two: What does this Great High Priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does he qualify as our Great High Priest? SERMON BODY: Ill: • John H. Starkey was a violent British criminal. • He murdered his own wife, then was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

In Christ - You Can Be Perceptive Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

The world we live in is full of distractions, mistruths and deception – sometimes it is hard to perceive all that is going on. Through Philippians 4:8 Paul equips us with the ability to be perceptive as we walk the journey with Christ together.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:8 You Can Be Perceptive My grandfather - progressively started going blind from his 70’s … lived to early 90’s. Dutch … stubborn. He would listen to what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good For Nothing! (Fruit)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 13, 2018

Let us consider: GOOD FOR NOTHING... fire wood or fruit trees? If we have no roots there will be no fruits. You will be known by the fruit you bear. 4 degrees of fruit: no fruit, fruit, more fruit, much fruit.

GOOD FOR NOTHING? NO ROOTS NO FRUITS?? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com UNDERSTANDING THE JOURNEY? Elijah lead Elisha from Gilgal (rolling stone), to Bethel (prayer, devotions), to Jericho (sweet fragrance, praise), to the Jordon (death to self). Each step of this journey had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2019

1) The Precept: (Galatians 6:6) 2) The Principle behind the Precept: (Galatians 6:7-8), 3) The Promise: (Galatians 6:9 and finally, 4) The Procedure (Galations 6:10) of Sowing & Reaping.

We have just experienced Daylight Saving Time. Although we may have lost an hour of sleep, the extra sunlight can make a big difference. For many people, the ever increasing amount of daylight in the average day, impacts their moods and their productivity. For the farmers, the sunlight makes a big ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Other

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 5, 2014

What does it mean to Grieve the Holy Spirit? How does finite man grieve infinite God? Eph. 4:30 seems strange at first glance, but we will see that this verse fits in perfectly with the rest of the passage.

All verses from the Bible Gateway NIV and NASV. The Christian Walk 101 – Grieving the Holy Spirit Opening The next lesson in this series on Christianity 101 may seem on the surface to be out of step with what has been discussed before. Here we have the apostle Paul telling us to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

The Starting Point PURPOSE FOR A NEW YEAR - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matt. 22:34-40 / Matt 28:18-20 • As last year has now ended and a new year presents itself, we have met twice to pray and dream about God’s desire for us, both individually and collectively. God has placed us here for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Myths Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the second in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

“The MYTHS” Purpose living for a New Year - #2 of 4 Jerry Watts MATT 16:13-19 • Shortly after I became your pastor I took a trip to Saddleback for 2 conferences in one week. One conference was “Preaching for Life-Change” and the other was “The Purpose-Driven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the third in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

The FOUNDATION Purpose for a new year - #3 of 4 Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 • Today, I begin with a question that is personal as well as collective. Here it is; what type of foundation are you building your life on & are we building this fellowship on? This is important. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Building Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

“My Building” Purpose for a New Year - #4 of 4 Jerry Watts Col. 3:1-4 (NOTE: I am indebted to Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Thom Rainer, & Dr Rick Warren for their writings that assisted greatly with this series of messages) • We began, what has been for me – a journey – four ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Hell

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 20, 2014

1) The Scene (Revelation 20:11-12a), 2) The Summons (Revelation 20:13a) , 3) The Standard (Revelation 20:12b, 13b), and 4) The Sentence (Revelation 20:14-15).

This week, Skylar Murphy admitted in court that he put together a pipe bomb with a friend last year and planned to blow up a shed in rural Alberta for fun, but forgot the explosive in his bag until he was in line at the Edmonton airport. Screening staff found the device but — in an admitted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Other

When Life Does Not Work Out

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

1. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW 2. WHAT WE DO KNOW 5. Life Ingredients 3. A Phrase Difference Gives A New Focus 4. ALL THINGS 5. Life Ingredients

Our Daily Bread It has a story about a shipwreck. When the sole survivor reached a small, uninhabited island, he prayed for God to rescue him, but help didn't come. Eventually he built a hut out of driftwood for protection from the elements. One day he returned from scavenging for food and found ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Grace Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 12, 2013

This is the final in a 4 week series on Jonah. God pursued Jonah, God developed Jonah, God used Jonah and now He is schooling Jonah. Jonah cannot see beyond himself in order to offer compassion to Nineveh.

Intro: All of us want to know that others are concerned about us. When people don’t appear to be concerned about our pain and problems we think they don’t care. What God is telling Jonah today is that He is concerned about all His creation. God is especially concerned about those ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Line?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2013

Since Paul was a servant and an apostle, what was his job and what is our job as Christians? 1- To further the faith of others 2- To increase the knowledge of truth 3- To encourage godliness 4- To foster the hope of eternal life

INTRO. - How old are you? Do you remember the old TV game show called “What’s my Line?” It was a panel game show which originally ran in the United States on the CBS from 1950 to 1967. The game had celebrity panelists questioning contestants in order to determine their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ