Sermons on Mark 1 3a26:

Spiritual Gifts, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Don’t you see there are some people that you and you alone can reach? That’s the reason why God says he has prepared good works for you beforehand to walk in them. If we don’t have your gift operating, we are not at our full capacity.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you. On Mother’s Day, the most phone calls are made. On Father’s Day, the most collect phone calls are made. Now that’s ok because we dads like to be needed. On average, children spend around three more minutes talking to their mothers on Mother’s Day versus fathers on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Commandments, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” It's time to answer the question - What is meant by 'My commandments.'

Our passage today is from John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” There is a popular song, with the lyrics, “Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.” Verse 21 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, John 13:34, Acts 15:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 18, 2021

Jesus uses the word blessed nine times in these opening verses. Clearly there is a significant emphasis on being blessed. He reveals the presence and assurance of blessing to those who follow Him.

The Beatitudes of Christ (Part 1) Matthew 5: 3-12 Our text begins the great discourse of Jesus, His preaching of The Sermon on the Mount. His powerful message began with what has become commonly known as the “Beatitudes.” The term beatitude comes from Latin and literally means “happiness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching From Philippians #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In Paul’s writings, his greetings varied from church to church. He made the greetings fit the church he was addressing and the things he wanted to talk about.

For example, when he wrote to the Corinthians he stated that he was an Apostle in his greetings. Look at 1 Cor. 1:1 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.” He did not mention that he was an Apostle in his address to the Philippians! He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Time (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon explains the meaning of "redeeming the time" or "making the most of every opportunity" in Ephesians 5:16.

Opening: Suppose you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day. It allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening canceled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day. What would you do with it? Of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 23:23, Galatians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:29, Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 4:3, James 4:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3-1=4(Ever)

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

Allowing the Holy Spirit to Deduct Sin, so Holiness can be added

3-1=4 (ever) Living a life filled with the Holy Spirit is as much about getting rid of things, as it is about adding things. A life lived by the Holy Spirit is not earned. It is a gift of grace. A gift that DOES require life long maintenance. As a part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

A Perfect Heart Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Jan 25, 2022

In this message with Pastor Kiruba Stephen, we will learn, what are the characteristics of one whose heart is loyal to the Lord God Almighty.

1. Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2. And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart. Now, please make a note of this, verse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-17

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 11, 2022

I'm certain we all have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit. But what does it mean? Welp, pull up a chair, cuz I'm going to explain it to yall.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Let's start with the first one. Love. 1st Corinthians 13:4-10 "Love is patient and kind; love does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Joy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2021

This short series discusses the power of Joy - God's joy. There is a unique difference between joy and happiness. Joy can sustain us and dwell within us despite all circumstances we face while happiness cannot not.

The Power of Joy Part 1 Scripture: Proverbs 13:22; 15:13; 17:22; First Thessalonians 1:6 The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Joy.” It was my desire to cover the topic in one message but there is too much information for me to cover in just one message so we will see how it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021

We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vaccination Application 1.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

The social impact of contributing to social context in a positive way increases our effectiveness as heralds of the good news. (words of affirmation, acts of kindness and gifts)

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Omnipotent Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

God had the power to win, and His omnipotence is established forever. He can do anything that He wills to do. Thank God there is much He does not will to do, and thank God He is not compelled by His power to do anything contrary to His nature.

Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God's power. For the abuse of power all through history makes this attribute produce ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8