Sermons on Light Fishing Line:

Exit From Eden Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 4, 2022

Believers can experience the Grace of God through: 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribution (Genesis 3:21), 3) Correction (Genesis 3:22-23) and 4) Constraint (Genesis 3:24).

Genesis 3:20-24. [20] The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. [21] And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. [22] Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Other

Through This Man Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

God has called EVERY BELIEVER to TELL OTHERS about Jesus.

Through This Man Acts 13:13-52 The message of Jesus, what he has done and what he has accomplished has been the message of all eternity. From the moment of the fall of man, God forecasted this king that would come. And that message has gone out. And many of you who are here this morning have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion To Serve

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020

There is this big disconnect between loving the Lord and serving Him because many who say they love the Lord really don’t love Him. We will learn today that Jesus links together love and service.

If one were to take a survey and ask Christians the question “Do you love the Lord” the results of the survey would probably indicate that 99.9% of all surveyed "loved the Lord." Most would even say they "loved the Lord a lot." If one were to survey these same people and ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To The Psalms Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

We are not simply to read psalms; we are to be immersed in them so that they profoundly shape how we relate to God. The psalms are the divinely ordained way to learn devotion to our God. (Tim Keller)

Introduction to the Psalms The psalms of the Old Testament are at the heart of the spiritual experiences of Jew and Gentile believer alike. (Shelly) The book of Psalms was a manual and guide for the devotional life of Jewish believers. It came to be used as a hymnal at the temple and synagogue. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2022

1) Abraham’s justifying faith did not come by his circumcision (Romans 4:9–12); it did 2) not come by his keeping the law (vv. 13–15); but rather 3) it came solely by God’s grace (vv. 16–17).

Romans 4:9-17. 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. 11 He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-17

Denomination: Other

Judges (Takes Place Over 490 Years, 15 Here, 2 In 1 Samuel) Part 3 (Nasb),

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 9, 2023

chapters 11-15; special deliverers, cycles of rest and oppression; people brave and wise rose up to help their nation (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Jephthah the Ninth Judge (had the same anointing as Othniel . . . to win the battle) 11 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a [a]valiant warrior, but he was the son of a harlot. And Gilead [b]was the father of Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore him sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-26, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do We Reach The Higher Level

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

Everybody loves progess, but nobody likes change

Moving to the Next Level/how do we reach the higher level The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. (Genesis 12:1) God said to the children of Israel at Horeb, “You have dwelt long enough at this mountain” (Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But You Washed Them Away! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 16, 2023

Discuss the Corinthians' washing, sanctification, and justification. This they did after hearing, believing, and being baptized to "wash away their sins." This lesson deals with one's faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. But You Washed Them Away! Introductory Remarks. 1. In this Sermonette today, we will discuss some essential words of the Apostle Paul to Corinth. To them, he wrote: "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions

Contributed by Rob Watts on Apr 17, 2023

We're at the tomb, an empty tomb and we're at the end of our journey. Emotions are flying high.

• John 20:1-10 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

14th Sunday After Pentecost. September 3rd, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023

Year A, Proper 17.

Exodus 3:1-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:23-26, Psalm 105:45b, Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28 A). THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:23-26, Psalm 105:45, Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Accuser's Challenge Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we examine Job's interaction with the Accuser to learn insights about spiritual struggles. The life of Job teaches us how to persevere in faith in the face of hardship.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Accuser's Challenge Job 1:6-12 Introduction: Dear friends and members of our congregation. Today, we embark on a journey into the book of Job, delving into a profound and timeless story that explores the complexities of human suffering, divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:12, James 1:2-4, Job 1:12, Job 1:20-22, Job 1:6-12, Job 1:8, Job 42:5, John 8:44, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 12:10-11, Zechariah 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commentary—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The previous chapter dealt with denouncing false teachers. This chapter returns to the faithful believers, offering them love and encouragement to remember God’s words to them (3:1-2), to remember God’s timing is different from their expectation so that they could counter the scoffers

Tom Lowe 5/6/2021 COMMENTARY—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Note: All Scripture has been copied from the King James Bible unless noted otherwise. Commentary TEXT, 2 PETER, CHAPTER 3 (KJV) Christ’s Coming Judgment 1This way of remembrance: second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Fear Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021

1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Other

"if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025

When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist