Sermons on July 4:

The Beatitudes - Continued - 4 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

Blessed are the pure in heart, the peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Saying-4

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 19, 2012

What we invest in, in this life, we should make sure it has eternal dividends!!

Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. 1 Timothy 4:8-9-For bodily exercise profits a little, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn To Jesus-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2014

4 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—IV—John 1:35-51 Attention: My being drawn to the field of biological oceanography.—always fascinated with the ocean & with animals. I had no desire to be a tax consultant or an accountant—I can’t even imagine how tediously miserable I would be as either ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 4 Healing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013

Jesus told us that His church/disciples would do greater things than He did during His healing ministry. How do we release healing in today’s church?

Healing 4 November 14, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A Jesus told us that His church/disciples would do greater things than He did during His healing ministry. 1 How do we release healing in today’s church? 2 Mark 3.1-6 (One of Jesus earliest healings) 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Nemesis Of An Awakening - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2013

This series of messages was part of the preparation for our SAW (Spiritual Awakening Weekend). May it be used by others.

The Nemesis of an Awakening Aiming At an Awakening - #4 of 12 Jerry Watts Acts 4:31-5:10 * My heart’s desire is to see God show up and show out during the next month. I pray that He will draw us so close to Him that we look like Him. Wayne Watson wrote these words, “One day Jesus will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By His Stripes-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

4 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IV—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: To Brendan Johnston, it was a simple choice. The 18-year-old senior wrestler from The Classical Academy in Colorado had never competed against a girl, & faced with the option to do so & potentially move one round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 H Message

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019

Do you remember the 4 H program in high school? Well here is the 4 H message from the Bible.

The 4-H Club You Really Need to Join There is a club that has been around since 1924. Their platform was made up of the following elements: 1. Head 2. Heart 3. Hands 4. Health The group rallies young people to be active in each of these areas. For the most part, it has been a good program that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ethos #4 Transformation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Christian transformation is a process that begins when we make peace with God’s will

Today, we will dive into transformation. It is core to who we are as Christians. We are in the transformation business. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we all struggle with the idea. It’s seems simple enough in the beginning. We repent of our sins, invite Christ into our lives and wham-o ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness: Confesses #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

our largest tool for sharing the gospel has been thwarted by our willingness to so assimilate into the culture we don’t look like any different or welcome the challenge of criticism or debate for what we believe. We’d prefer to live anonymously.

We began a conversation three weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constraints Of Restoration-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2019

4 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice! (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Philippians 4, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince true joy in communion, concentration, and Christ.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2015 I came across a Peanuts cartoon this week. Charlie Brown and his friend Linus are gazing off into the distance overlooking a short brick wall, when Charlie asks, “Do you ever think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Carols (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. In Luke 2, Simeon sings about the revelation, redemption, and rest that comes through the birth of Christ!

Christmas Carols (Simeon) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/20/15 For the past few of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. In honor of all the Carols we sing at Christmas time, I thought I’d start off today by playing a little game. I’ll quote a line from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Christian Church

4 The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In Luke 19, Zacchaeus encounters Jesus. Zacchaeus may have been a wee little man, but he was more than a little charged, charitable, and changed by Jesus.

Encountering Jesus (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/25/2015 How many of you remember the story of Zacchaeus? Of course, you remember. Anyone who hears his story never forgets. Zacchaeus is one of those memorable Bible characters we learn about in Sunday School. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Lois Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

A GRANDMOTHER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist