Sermons on Living Sacrifices:

Jesus Loves Sinners Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus is the shepherd who loves the sheep whose performance is the worst. He loves in spite of your poor obedience, your poor performance. No one has been more inclusive of sinners than Jesus.

Jesus tells us three stories that arrives at a climax with a return of a son to his family and his father. These three stories, finding a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son, form a pyramid where the three show us the same truth but each side shows a different shade and nuance to God’s love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Beginning Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Had God alone been there from the beginning, there would be no thing or no one for Him to love. But God was not alone. The Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit were three in one. So God is relational before anything else.

The Bible is a single story. It doesn’t appear to be one story. The Bible is a long book, written over 1,500 years and in numerous different genres. But if you look closely enough, you’ll find one cohesive story. It is one single story with unity and a compelling narrative. And we can summarize ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-12, John 17:5, John 17:20-26, John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Jesus Came So You'd Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Millions of people have cited the words of the Apostle’s Creed. Do you think for a moment that Pilate’s mother thought her son would be referenced in every Christian creed for centuries to come?

It is Christmas and you are probably came expecting me to talk about shepherds, wise men, and Mary & Joseph every time Christmas comes around. Instead, scattered throughout your New Testament little statements of why Jesus Christmas came into existence. These statements tell you why Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13, Luke 12:14, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021

James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55), the one who was a leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15:13; Gal. 1:19), the one Paul called a pillar in the church (Gal. 2:9).

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Celebration

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Promise made, promise kept. When you hear these words, you can draw an arch from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the Old Testament is the promise made and the New Testament is the promise kept.

Merry Christmas to your family and your family. We are grateful you are joining us for our Christmas Eve celebration. We are delighted to have you join us this evening. I love hearing the strings celebrate Christmas for us and this team did not disappoint. Christmas is celebrated for many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35, Matthew 4:12-16, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas, The Story Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Christmas is the story of God. It’s the story of God’s praise for His mercy. God Designed Christmas for Fervent Worship Among All Peoples.

I hope you’ll join me next week (January 2, 2011) for our church’s time of worship. In place of the normal sermon, we’ll mix things up a bit and take questions from you. You can consult this week’s guide for the basic instructions on how things will play out. Let me give you some brief examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God's Great Promise

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

2 Peter 1

THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper that he ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Gifts, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Serving and ministering to others is why you were created. Each and every one of you were called to ministry. The call to salvation and the call to service are identical.

Some years ago, my family went to Washington, DC for vacation. If you ever have the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital, it is an amazing experience. From the new Museum of the Bible to the war memorials it is a moving experience for all ages. Of course, while we were there, we wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Ruler Called Peace Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Micah prophesied during the reigns of four kings. He probably wondered whether any administration would last. It was to this humble prophet that God sent a prophecy of the birthplace of a Ruler whose kingdom would never fade away.

This morning, we’re going to examine a passage from the book of Micah that relates to the Christmas season; and I’ve entitled our message, “A Ruler Called Peace.” “Micah [prophesied] during the reigns of four kings in Israel and three kings in Judah. He probably wondered, as he watched the parade ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2021

In a bible reading plan I'm involved in Mark 8 was among the readings this week. In vs. 18 Jesus asks his disciples if they have eyes but fail to see and ears but fail to hear. Let's look at Mark 8 and see what we come away with.

EYES TO SEE AND EARS TO HEAR Mark 8:1-33 I've been going through an online bible reading plan with someone where we read the passages of the day and comment accordingly. Mark 8 was among the readings this week. In vs. 18 Jesus asks his disciples if they have eyes but fail to see and ears but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qualified For Special Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022

All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2022

God calls us to never think more highly of ourselves than we ought and never to think we are better than other people for whom Christ died.

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness Luke 7:1-11 Matthew 8:5-13 9/23/22 Have you ever judged another person and missed out on the opportunity to have had your life enriched. I can remember in my years in high school, I pretty much stuck with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed