Sermons on Looking Outward:

The Family Tree

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2016

A look at some of the people in Jesus' Family Tree.

The Family Tree Matthew 1:1-17 November 27, 2016 Have you ever tried to look up your family tree? We tried to do that. My cousin spent hours trying to determine where my dad’s side of the family was from. She couldn’t get very far. We believe even though our last name is Deutsch, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of God's Gift

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2016

Looking at the value of God's gift to us in Jesus

The Value of God's Gift December 18, 2016 1 John 4:9-10 Christmas is such a great time of the year, especially for kids. But my family didn’t celebrate Christmas, so I missed out on all of that fun. But we did celebrate Chanukah! We would light the Chanukah candles each night for the 8 nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Birth Of Christ With The Shepherds

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 19, 2016

Looking at the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Shepherds.

Experiencing the Birth of Christ With The Shepherds Luke 2:7-20 The challenge that faces a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Zechariah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Today, we want to look at the Book of Zechariah.

Illus: A Baptist pastor enters a clearing in woods to find a herd of sheep and a shepherd! He talks with shepherd, and in jest says: • “If I can guess exactly how many sheep you have, will you give me one to start my collection?” • The shepherd said, “Yes, if you can look at this herd of sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lost (2a Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Again, we will look at THE CHURCH dealing with the LOST.

Illus: Thinking of the church reminds me of the painter who was hired to paint the outside of the local church. First he waited until it was a bright sunny day to start the job. Then he went out and bought all the paint that he thought he would need, and started to get to work. All was going well ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Contemporary Heaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2022

What does heaven look like now?

What does heaven look like now? Paradise A first glimpse of heaven was the garden. The word Paradise means a garden or park reminiscent of the garden of Eden. What did Jesus tell the thief on the cross? “Jesus replied, ‘I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise.’ ” (Luke 23:43 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Revelation 22:1-2, Acts 7:55-56

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Have A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 30, 2022

Looking for God to do more in our lives

We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. And here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson not only to Elisha but to us today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice In The Wilderness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2022

Never mind the preacher. Look to the One preached.

THE VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS. John 1:19-28. The witness of John is put on record (John 1:19) because the Council in Jerusalem sent a delegation to him, asking who he thought he was, preaching without licence (from them) out there in the wilderness. They surely knew he was a priest’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 29 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2022

An ongoing look at the call of God to be His church.

Acts 29 The Church October 2, 2022 If I asked you to turn to Acts 29, in your Bibles, you wouldn’t find it. You would think something’s a little off with Pastor Michael today. More so than usual. Because there really is no Acts 29. It’s like Moses running a special telling us there’s an 11th ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Is Alive Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 8, 2022

Looking at the church and how we can be the church.

Calling on the Spirit October 9, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would make a skunk hold its nose? Maybe it was a picture or painting that would look great in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Bloody Plan Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A look at the striking price of the plan that God has.

- Open: - We all love the Christmas season. The lights of the tree, the warm gathering with family, the birth of the Savior. - There is a part of the Christmas story that we don’t like, though. It doesn’t fit with our warm light, soft focus Christmas. - Matthew 2:13-18 tells us of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Greatest Person In This Church?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

A close look at what Jesus considered greatness.

Who is the Greatest? Who is the greatest person in this church? That should be an easy question to answer if we use our culture’s criteria of greatness. In our society greatness is decided with three measuring rods: • Money • Beauty and • Brains All we would need to do is submit our financial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Discipline Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 21, 2021

A look at the final spiritual discipline in this series, Fellowship

Spiritual Discipline: Fellowship August 22, 2021 I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but America is totally lost! We don’t like one another. We can’t agree on anything. We can’t talk about anything. We can’t even disagree with respect. We’re split politically, we’re mask on or mask off, we’re for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 2:42-47, 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Politics

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2024

A look at Romans 6 and how it pertains to politics

Christian Unity in Politics Romans 6:1-8 October 20, 2024 We’re a mere 16 days away from the most important election in the history of the world. You’ve probably heard that before. Most likely it was 4 years ago. And it was 4 years before that. I believe every election is important. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:14-29

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Exegesis look at the passage with application to us today.

Heb. 12:14-29 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Vss 14-17 – Peace, Holiness, Concern, Respect A. Peace with Others 1. Mt 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.” 2. Make every effort (NIV) 3. Pursue (NKJV) a. This indicates action. b. This commands that we go out of our way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ