Sermons on Man Made Rituals:

Waiting Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020

There is no shortage of God’s power, might, and strength. Our way is not hidden from Him. He has not forgotten about us. He will make His strength available to us, if we but trust Him. AND WAIT.

Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength. This past week we experimented here at the church with livestreaming on our church Facebook page. I’m not sure if you saw that post. We are learning how to film the service LIVE when we finally do come back to church for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: Expound A Pericope Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2018

The value of a pericope in preaching

Lesson Goal In this lesson I want to encourage the use of pericopes in preaching. Lesson Intro Have you ever sat through a Bible flipping sermon, where the preacher turns to several Scriptures, ripping them out of their context. The only relationship between the Scriptures is that they all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Channels Of God’s Grace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

WHEN WE GET UP IN THE MORNING, WE EXPECT THE DAY TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. THIS MESSAGE DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS "JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY" AND WE COULD BE CALLED INTO GOD'S PRESENCE AT ANY TIME.

CHANNELS OF GOD’S GRACE 1 PETER 4:1-11 EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY LAST SUNDAY IN SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY AT A COUNTRY CONCERT IN LOS VEGAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

AS CHRISTIANS WE LIVE IN THE WORLD OF THE EXTRAORDINARY. AS TUTU’S DAUGHTER SAID, “WE ALL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BE EXTRAORDINARY.” OUR CHALLENGE TODAY IS TO BE EXTRAORDINARY FORGIVERS. PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.

THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 6:12-15 A LETTER WAS WRITTEN FROM A LADY TO HER EX-BOYFRIEND EXPRESSING HER UNHAPPINESS SINCE SHE BROKE OFF THEIR ENGAGEMENT. IT READ: DEAREST JIMMY: NO WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS THE GREAT UNHAPPINESS I’VE FELT SINCE BREAKING OUR ENGAGEMENT. PLEASE SAY YOU’LL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 43: Subversive Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2018

How to subvert a popular theological misconception.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to teach you how to subvert a popular notion. Lesson Intro The sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) is subversive, but wise in avoiding hot political issues. Many preachers around the world get themselves into political trouble by trying to subvert the legally ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Satisfied With Our Daily Bread? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Through the Lord's Prayer we are being called to a life of daily trust - are we satisfied enough to trust all that God provides?

Message Matthew 6:25-34 Are we satisfied? Let me start with a poem. Young Mother Quak went to the fridge to get her children some dinner. But when she got there, the fridge was bare so the children she loved just got thinner. We laugh because it is so silly. We also laugh because – really – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Right Side Up (Acts 17:1-9) Series

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jan 22, 2021

After enough news and encounters with haters you'd be prone to think that no one really cares to know about God, but you'd be wrong. There's always someone out there, someone within your circles, who truly wants to know more about God.

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: This Side Up Text: Acts 17:1-9 Date: Jan 24, 2020 Big Idea: After watching enough news and having personal encounters with haters, you'd be prone to think that no one could care less about Jesus, but you'd be wrong. Allowing this negative view ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Micah 1-4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 23, 2021

Destruction in Israel and Judah; Woe to Oppressors; Rulers Denounced; Peaceful Latter Days

Chapter 1 and 2 is a Witness against Israel, Samaria is to be destroyed Destruction in Israel and Judah (735-710BC per Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1: 1 The (A)word of the LORD which came to (B)Micah of Moresheth in the days of (C)Jotham, (D)Ahaz, and (E)Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and which he saw ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Journey Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The Christian life is much more than a single decision to follow Jesus. It's a lifelong journey with Jesus. Jesus is with us on this journey. The journey is his classroom; it provides the context in which we learn to be like him.

Today we’re just about at the end of the Christmas season and we’re going to move on from our Christmas themes. We’re starting a new series in the gospel of Luke and we’ll mostly continue in Luke until Easter. But before we start to look at our passage I want to explain why it’s so important that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021

A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Batter Sin's Strongholds

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 24, 2021

If you hear of sin and do nothing, you are sinning yourself.

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they (our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Characterized By Love?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God?

Today let’s ask the question, “Can I be described by the term LOVE?” Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God? Everyone has had a first love in life. Do you remember yours? It might have been a childhood or teenage crush. Some call it puppy love. For some it may have happened ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 22:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

"the Demons Don't Serve"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2021

Faith is to be put into action.

“The Demons Don’t Serve” James 2:1-10, 14-19 When I was a freshman in college I became friends with a really awesome guy named Tim. The first thing Tim asked me when we met, threw me off a little bit. He asked, “Are you a Christian?” I don’t know that I had ever had anyone ask me that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist