Sermons on Kingdom Provision:

The Memorial That Disappeared Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 11, 2021

The story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is a classic. What we sometimes forget is that a memorial, an altar to the LORD, was already there before Elijah came! The rest of the story is gripping!

Introduction: The days of Elijah were some of the best and some of the worst in Israel’s history. One of the highest points took place when God responded to Elijah’s prayer in a way that nobody could deny. Not only did this take place in the presence of pagan prophets, the event also took place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

God, Gender, And Pornography Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Pornography is killing our men. The 2016 Republican Party platform calls pornography a “public-health crisis that is destroying the lives of millions.” And even the liberal New York Times ran an article with the headline: “It’s O.K., Liberal Parents, You Can Freak Out About Porn” on July 16, 2016.

Thank you for joining for this important topic: God, Gender, and Pornography. In an interesting twist of God’s rich providence, our teens are looking at this subject with a guest upstairs this evening. The Problem of Pornography is real. In April 2010, The Atlantic Monthly ran an article ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 6:6-11, Genesis 3:16-19, 1 Corinthians 11:9, Genesis 2:19-20, Genesis 1:5, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 2:18-25, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2021

Year B, Proper 20.

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

19th Sunday After Pentecost. September 29th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2021

Year B, Proper 21.

Esther 7:1-6, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 9:20-22, Psalm 124, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50. A). A FEAST TO REMEMBER. Esther 7:1-6; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:20-22. Esther is a book of feasts. First there was the extravagance of a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-6, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 9:20-22, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2021

God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect purposes.

Last Sunday, someone told me they saw me run a red light earlier in the week. Apparently, he was driving behind me and witnessed my traffic transgression. I didn’t really know what to say so I deflected and mumbled something about how people drive too fast today. Before I went to bed that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

2 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-II—John 21:15-22 Attention: Two young guys were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,"Some people say people with opposite characteristics make the happiest marriages. What do you think?" The second friend replied, "I think they’re right. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicean Preaching

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2012

The final days of the Church Age will be marked by increased religious fervour and decreased commitment to divine truth. The pulpits will progressively capitulate to the spirit of this present age.

“And now, go, write it before them on a tablet and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come as a witness forever. For they are a rebellious people, lying children, children unwilling to hear the instruction of the LORD; who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Way Vs The American Way Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasin

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasing, not increasing every year on this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

How Must We Love? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

“Why do you think I gave you my grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit?” My grace is sufficient, but sufficient for what? To keep you going forward in your mission in spite of insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties. It’s not just a get to heave

You may be thinking, boy this series is sure a lot about what we must know, and must do, when do we get to some teaching about God’s love and grace. Well, part of me wants to say, we have had so much of that we have become mushy Christians who do very little for the Kingdom. Another part ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Going Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 21, 2012

As we wait on the Lord, HE wants us to learn the lessons of obeying HIm completely, Loving Him implicitly and following Him wholeheartedly.

GOING FISHING WITH JESUS John 21 INTRODUCTION I think by now you know that I am not much of a fisherman. That does not mean I dislike fishing. It only reflects the lack of opportunities I had growing up. And unfortunately, not many of those experiences were very positive. As I thought about it, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017

Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Message addresses question of how to repent and how to nurture a repentant heart. Is there anything we can do to accommodate the Holy Spirit’s work of convicting us of sin and leading us into truth?

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 3 (Nurturing a Repentant Heart) Isaiah 1:18-20 Richard Tow 8/7/16 We have been talking about repentance. In our last two messages we saw the nature and importance of repentance. The question we want to address today is how to repent. How do we nurture a repentant ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20, Isaiah 45:19, James 4:8, Matthew 7:3-5, Hosea 10:12, Haggai 1:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 19, 2017

The message today is based on a book written by Thom Rainer, titled, “I am A Church Member.” Thom is the President of Lifeway resources and spends a great deal of time researching all different kinds of churches!

Good morning. Last week Pastor Steve talked a little bit about how we all have our preferences when it comes to where we sit. Personally I sit in a different spot most weeks… And I have met lots of great neighbors. Sometimes though I wonder how YOU feel when one of the pastors sits with you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pursuing God Series

Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 10, 2015

The first sermon in a series on Jonah, concentrating on 3 timeless truths: God takes notice of sin (and takes it seriously), running from God is not healthy, and God always pursues us.

(Slide #1) The Running Man: A Pursuing God Jonah 1 In 1987 a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger called “The Running Man” came out. This was a movie about a futuristic game show (set in todays time) that used convicted criminals as what they called “Runners” who, if ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational