Sermons on Malachi 1 3a10:

Humility And Service Are The Path To Blessing (John 13:1-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

When Jesus washes his disciples' feet, he is teaching them a better, higher, way to live. "Know" what Jesus teaches, and "do" it, and you will be blessed.

To start this morning, let's turn to John 13:1-4. In the Greek, this is a single, complex sentence. Let's read it as a whole, and then work through it more slowly: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour had come, that he would depart from this world ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Why Christians Do Not Continue In Sin (1of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In chapter 5:12-21, we discovered that sin entered the world through Adam, who was the head of the human race.

His one sin plunged the whole human race into sin, because all mankind was in his loins when he sinned. The Bible tells us that mankind is born into sin, but even if It did not state this, it would not be hard to prove. Illus: All you have to do is watch a newborn baby. You will see immediately: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Prays For You (John 17:1-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

What's important to Jesus? What does he want for us? Also, Jesus here passes the baton to his Father. His job is done, and the Father must complete it.

Let's start this morning by reading John 13:1-5 (NRSV), and remind ourselves of where we are in the gospel of John: Now, before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Daniel's Vision Of World History Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022

In the first part of this vision that God gave Daniel, we see that God wanted Daniel and all succeeding generations to know the major events of world history up until the very end.

Last time we spoke about this great cosmic warfare being fought for the souls of people. The warfare is being waged by the angels of God and the angels of Satan who are locked in a constant fight to influence the behavior of people and nations. We got a glimpse of this warfare in the previous ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (1 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 0f 15b (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Again, I would like to remind you this is the last chapter in II Thessalonians.

You can sense the love and admiration Paul had for these young Christians in this last chapter. Like a spiritual father that is concerned for his children, he has one more important thing he needs to bring to their attention before he closes his letter. In this text we see... II. HIS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God's Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God describes Himself in human functions so we can understand, distinguish, and interpret God to others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author, wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3, Psalm 50:21, Exodus 20:3, Psalm 6:1, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Loving God Created Our World (Sermon 1 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 19, 2023

This is the first of a series of five sermons on "The Five Most Important Teachings In The Word Of God"

Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings Of Scripture Message 1 of 5: “A Loving God Created Our World” Genesis 1Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 20, 2023 If you would like to see the video recording of this sermon the following link will take you to the message: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:5, Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Soils Supplementary Notes - Mark 4:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

These are the footnotes from the studies on the parable of the soils in Mark 4.

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Capturing Victory: Inner Healing And The Modern Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2023

Is inner healing a Biblical practice or psychotherapy? Is there a place for it in the modern church? Dr. Vorce discusses the practice of inner healing among Christians today and encourages the faithful to lean on the Word of God for all that pertains to life and Godliness.

Romans 6:1-7 Summary: Scripture alone offers the truth and clarity necessary to profoundly comprehend the human psyche. It is through the divine words of the Bible that we can truly understand our thoughts, emotions, and motivations. By immersing ourselves in the teachings of the Scriptures, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Amazing Unremarkable Healing - Mark 1:28-34a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

The people were amazed at Jesus’ authority, but that response is inadequate. Only repentance and faith are sufficient.

Mark 1:28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-34

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Jesus’ Private Prayer Life - Mark 1:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

The fact that we are told of the circumstances of Jesus’ prayer but not the content shows that it’s recorded as an example for us to follow.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Make Me Clean Lord - Mark 1:36-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

What Jesus did for the leper is a picture of what he does for our hearts.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:36-45