Sermons on Maps:

A Dove On Distant Oaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2022

Fleeing for his life because the king was determined to kill him, David fled from one dangerous situation only to enter into another dangerous situation. Where does a child of God go when danger is all around?

For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Miktam of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long. My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Luckiest People Alive - Matthew 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2024

There is controversy surrounding how the Sermon on the Mount should be interpreted. Is it law? Grace? Is it binding on us today? How can we possibly live that way?

The sermon on the mount makes some very hard demands on us. The introduction to the sermon (the beatitudes) is designed to provide motivation for the hard demands of righteous living throughout the sermon. The first half of the message focuses on how the sermon on the mount should be interpreted (a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Samson The Latter Years Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 12, 2024

Let’s remember that one of Samson’s problems was doing what was right within his own eyes too.

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe study ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Heeds Our Voice (Joshua 10:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

When God stops the sun, we find ourselves itching to talk about Joshua's faith. But AJ's focus is on God's willingness to do what Joshua asks-- God "heeds."

Let's start today by simply rereading Joshua 10:1-11 (read it). This brings us to verse 12. The easiest way to think about verses 12-15, is that AJ here hits the pause button on the story, because there's something else he wants to add. He could've talked about it earlier, in verses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Samuel 15:15-23, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2020

A review of the sin of homosexuality with encouragement for followers of Christ to treat homosexuals with compassion while holding firmly to the Word of God.

“The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The LORD said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Days Late

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2021

When Christ delays answering our pleas, how shall we respond? God is merciful, even when it appears that Heaven in silent.

“Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

Jesus' mom teaches us 3 things that we need to do when we are feeling overwhelmed.

When You Feel Overwhelmed Mother’s Day 2022 I want to start off today’s conversation, ‘When You Feel Overwhelmed,’ with some words to a song that David sang to the Lord after He had delivered David from all of his enemies including from the hand of Saul. We find it in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Writing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2018

Confidence in our salvation is essential to vibrant life as a Christian. John writes to encourage believers to focus on what is essential for vigorous faith.

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” [1] The couple, a man and a woman, had come to the door professing concern for my welfare. Their concern was driven by certainty that a great, world-wide conflagration known as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living At The Centre Of The Universe

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2019

Christians are secure in Christ. Because this is true, it behooves us to know Him--really know Who He is. The message explores Paul's revelation of Jesus as very God in his letter to the congregation in Colossae.

[1] “[Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part one of series on Ruth

GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Think About Our Plans? (James 4:13-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

We can make plans, but God expects us to be flexible, and willing to set them aside, for Him. We delight in God, living in faithfulness to Him. We don't delight in stuff.

Today, our focus will be on James 4:13-17. One of the interesting things about this passage is that there two pretty different ways of reading it. Both approaches take the verses seriously. Both issue a call, and a challenge, that the church needs to hear. But they differ in what exactly that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Stop Worrying About... Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 18, 2023

in this conversation we will unpack #1 - the problem of worry # 2 the way 'out of' worry (using the phrase 'stop it' as an acrostic)

Stop Worrying About... Dismiss Grove KIDZ 2000 years ago on the hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. NOW - over the years we have known it as, The Sermon On The...... Mount. AND WHAT - this message basically is, is Jesus’ Kingdom Manifesto. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Vegetarian

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 29, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 14: 1 – 23

Romans 14: 1 – 23 The Vegetarian 1 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat and let not him who does not eat judge him who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 16, 2025

In the story of the proigal son, Jesus tells us about the heart of the Father.

A Perfect Father Luke 15 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-15-2025 Happy Father’s Day Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. In 1909, Sonora Dodd sat through in church listening to a Mother’s day sermon and wondered to herself why there wasn’t a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist