Sermons on Lost And Gain:

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 13, 2023

To be forewarned of Satan’s strategy is to be forearmed.

How Temptation Works Genesis 3:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2023 This past Sunday night, the Grammys celebrated Satan by showcasing decadent sensuality and Devil worship, complete with flames, red lights, dancers dressed in red portraying demons, and Sam Smith wearing a red top hat with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Words My Mark

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Dec 23, 2019

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you.

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you. Marks? See… getting through life unscathed is quite a daunting task. Now, unscathed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mirroring/Emulating Jesus-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

1 of ? Peter calls his audience to mirror/reflect/emulate Christ Jesus. God’s people will strive to intentionally mirror/reflect Christ Jesus. But What of Christ Jesus are God’s people to reflect/mirror? Mirroring Jesus reflects...


MIRRORING/Emulating JESUS-I—1Peter 3:18--4:6 Attention: Every day, just before I leave for work, I put certain things in my pockets as I get ready to leave the house—2 to 3 sets of keys, a comb, a pocketknife, a phone, etc. Hershey(our largest dog) often follows me into the bedroom, lies on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School Advice For Families Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want to talk to you about the deadly sin of envy. We continue a seven-week series of sermons devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins.

Fights between brothers and sisters are common and often can be humorous. I collected a few stories that highlight just how funny sibling rivalry can be. One young girl with two brothers who were around ten years older than her, taught her the alphabet in this order, “A,B,C,D,R,F,K.” It wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-5, Numbers 12:9-16

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

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2021

Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles when the lights are blown out make this statement. This celebration of God’s deliverance and a call to repentance for the Jewish nation will set the stage for Jesus 2nd “I Am” statement – Jesus states, “I am the Light of the world!”

Video Transition: This Place Series: Jesus the “I Am” of Renewal Thesis for Series: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Summary of Sermon 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, John 8:12-59, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fixed

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There are moments in life where we feel "bowed over" in our spirit and need to be "fixed"!

Psalms 57:1-7 (1) Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities be overpast. (2) I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me. (3) He shall send from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

The Before The After

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

We are always seeking God for an after this moment, we want to move beyond the current to get our blessing, God says there has to be a before the after!

“The Before the After” 1 Chronicles 18:1-4 (1) Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. (2) And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. (3) And David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 18:1-4

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4a: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Significance Of Detours To Joseph’s Destiny)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Looking at some people's past, they should have never produced a Joseph. In our society, most people with Joseph's backgrounds are killers, jail birds, drunks, addicts, etc. But God’s Destiny on your life can be fulfilled even in the midst of thorns.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4A: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - SIGNIFICANCE OF DETOURS TO JOSEPH’S DESTINY 1. Genesis 35:18: Rachel died while giving birth to the son. Before dying, she named the boy Benoni. But Jacob called him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:18, Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Behold Your King, Part 2 (John 19:17-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

When you look at Jesus on the cross, who, and what, do you see?

My goal this week, is a simple one. When you look at Jesus on the cross, think about what you are seeing. Think about who Jesus truly is, and what he did for you. And leave today, praising God the Father, and God the Son, for the life they have given to you. Now, last week, when Jesus was on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-36

Zechariah’s Fourth Vision: Messiah The Qualifier Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 11, 2022

Do you want to enjoy intimacy with God and operate in His authority? In Zechariah 3 we are given two keys for that to happen. Additionally, it is only possible through Messiah Jesus seen here as Servant, the Branch, and the Chief Cornerstone.

Today we return to our study of Zechariah. Zechariah, along with a faithful remnant, have returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the temple along with Ezra and restoring worship of the Lord in their homeland. For 70 years the nation has been living in Babylon as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:16, James 4:8, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 20:28, Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Daniel 2:34-35, Isaiah 11:1-3, Matthew 21:42, Revelation 5:6, 1 Kings 4:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 10, 2022

Every morning, God's mercy says wake up, get up! Don’t lie down in bed depressed and refuse to get up, don't give up because nothing seems to be working or going on well in your life. Face the day, face any situation with the mercy of God.

Introduction Mercy is God’s Nature, God’s Character If someone were to ask you to describe your father, you would probably say things like he is tall or average height, dark or fair in complexion, likes jazz music, enjoys watching documentaries, has a good sense of humor or he is very strict, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal