Sermons on Long Haul:

1. The Generous Employer Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007

The way into the Kingdom is by response to an invitation to come – not by justice (working for your wages). All people, regardless of background, can respond to God’s invitation and be rewarded with eternal life.

In a rather shocking story that Jesus told to a crowd of people, he shared with them that the ways of God’s relating to people are actually quite a bit different from our rules of fairness, justice, and good economic principles. Listen now as I’ll tell you a story like Jesus told it – it comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007

This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Near Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Christ came near to us at Christmas

He is Near Series: Prepare the Way Luke 1:1-25 December 1, 2013 Morning Service This message is adapted from the Wesleyan Church materials called Prepare the Way The season of Advent seems to be filled with a need to wait. Waiting is not always the biggest strong suit of people. We live in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Taste Buds Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 34 regarding a feast for the soul upon the most Satisfying thing in the universe.

Text: Psalm 34:8, Title: Taste Buds of the Soul, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/6/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: “the soul has a palate and a throat, else Jesus would not bid us to drink,” Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Hope Fulfilled, Then And Now

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Our task as a Church is to continue the work of John the Baptist, to proclaim the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the one who’s brought salvation to all people and the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to renew us and transform us.

It’s now just over 15 years since Mulder and Scully first appeared in the series ’The X-Files’, asking "Could there be something out there?" Mulder believed that the ’Truth is out there’ but Scully wasn’t quite sure. Of course, although the questions they were raising echoed those of lots of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Song Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 18, 2021

Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.

June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 3:1-4, Song of Songs 8:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Live With The Blues

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

Psalm 4 confronts the reality of existential weariness and challenges within the church and leadership, urging a return to the Blues sensibility that acknowledges suffering and seeks faith, peace, and hope in God's promises amid life's storms.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B How Shall We Live With The Blues Easter is such a joyous, colorful, and vibrant celebration! Now in Eastertide, this second Sunday after Easter this third Sunday of Eastertide, Christ is still risen! The Creation is still waking up! This Sunday provides us with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

When Nothing Changes Or Turning Despair Into Delight

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 16, 2018

It may seem a strange place to find encouragement, but the man after God's own heart goes form despair to delight in six verses.

WHEN NOTHING CHANGES Psalms 13 This was probably written by David during the years when King Saul was pursuing him for the purpose of taking his life. During that time David confessed, “There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3). I. HIS DESPAIR (13;1-2) 1. With The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Hiding From Me?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 2, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 13

Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Are You hiding from me? 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God; Enlighten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Typical Counselees' Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Typical Counselees’ Masks

Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Has Come: No Angel Is Necessary!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2025

The troubling of the waters of Bethesda signaled the descent of the angel. We all have our "story" of why we can't get healed; Jesus doesn't need it. Jesus didn't wait for the angel to heal, because He's ALWAYS READY TO HEAL! Call on Him!

JESUS HAS COME: NO ANGEL IS NECESSARY! John 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MALE’S KEEN OBSERVATION 1. Jason was out shopping at the Woodlands Mall with his wife Latisha, but he wasn’t enjoying it. For over 45 minutes, he'd been 'stuck' with Latisha in the ladies department of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In The Wilderness: Turning Suffering Into Seeking - Psalm 63 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 29, 2025

What if your deepest pain could become your greatest pathway to God? Learn how to transform suffering into a thirst for His presence that changes everything. Imagine a life where every moment—good or bad—draws you closer to God. Psalm 63 reveals the one desire that can make it a reality.

Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Emotion and Temptation The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Messages From God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

We have a God that cares so much about us that when we were separated from him by our rebellious and selfish actions He sent his only begotten son to redeem us and make a way for us to come home. We have a God that cares so much about us that He has give

TRANSFORMATIONS From the beginning of history until the middle of the 1800’s most communication was by letters, flags, signal fires. It was the invention of the telegraph that by Samuel Morse in 1837 that changed everything. From this simple idea – an electric pulse – our world has become ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:98-105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering Our Mountains

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

In a spiritual sense, a mountain can represent any obstacle that stands in the way of victory. This message looks at how to overcome the obstacles and trials that are trying to pull us down into the valley of hardship and defeat below.

In the Christian walk we often refer to “entering the valley” and “having mountaintop experiences.” The valleys are the low points in our life, and those times in which we experience hardship and trials. King David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 14:9-12, Mark 11:22-24, Zechariah 4:6-7, Isaiah 40:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist