Sermons on Medical Research:

God Is Not Homophobic Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

What's God really like? God is not political, he’s not Republican or Democrat, He is not stoic or uncaring, He’s not boring or lame, He’s not checked out or disengaged, and He’s not homophobic.

Hopefully, that will make a lot more sense by the time we walk out of here today. Before we get to that good to see you and welcome to this place that we call DCC. If you are new here we want you to know that you are safe here regardless of how your story reads and that you really have walked into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-42

Worry About Yourself Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message16 (and final message) in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Let’s start this morning with a time of confession. By show of hands, how many of you have ever had a mysterious ailment that caused you to turn to Dr. Google or WebMD for a diagnosis? Raise your hand again if you convinced yourself that said diagnosis was likely terminal. Raise your hand again if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blood On The Door

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2024

If you want to be truly free, put away your worthless idols, rely on the blood of the Lamb, and leave your bondage.

Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Exodus 12:1-13, Exodus 12:29-42, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:19, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Against Hyprocrites Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

1) Luke has fact checked the report for you; 2) Luke has prepared the Road for the King; and 3) The Ellis Island for Christianity is Repentance.

Most people are religious at some point in their life. They dabble in religion either as a child or perhaps they attend church for a while with a friend during their days in college to explore the fascinating world of religious belief. A coworker dies that is Buddhist and they interact with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love And Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

In nearly every area of life, we perform better when we know our purpose. God wants you to know your purpose in life as a believer in Christ. God Almighty wants you to know your “why.”

What’s my purpose in life? Something inside of us craves knowing our purpose in life. All of us ask this question - Why am I here? Studies show knowing one’s purpose is a powerful source of motivation in life. Get this: researchers have shown that when you stress “why we are doing this” to people, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Second Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023

After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like God Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

The Bible says that when you act like there is no God, you are a clown show. Upstairs, you maybe believe God exists, but downstairs, you live as if you are an atheist. Do you act the fool at work? Do you act the fool at school?

Today, we begin a new sermon series entitled, Hello My Name is God. It’s a series designed to focus us on the character of God from the book of Psalms. This morning, I want to help you answer this question: “How Do I Live like God Exists?” Today’s Scripture TO THE CHOIRMASTER. OF DAVID. The fool ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024

What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inside Out

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon in which I taught about the importance and significance of baptism.

Stats don’t lie. LifeWay data indicates that although Southern Baptist membership grew, the number of baptisms decreased for the fourth consecutive year. The 2003 total was 377,357, reflecting a 4.44 percent decrease from the 2002 totals. “This indicated a baptism ratio of 1 to 43, meaning that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing With Vision

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003

A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy church!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Methodist

"Ingratitude In The House Of Mercy"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

There is no better time than now to begin showing gratitude to God in both word and life

“After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Blood Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions.

The Blood Thesis: Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions. Texts: Hebrews 9:11-28 11. When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprising Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the suprising and often overlooked work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On August 6, 1945, at precisely 8:15 AM, a uranium bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within seconds, the entire city lay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Life Series

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

At the core of finding life is the life building truth of Jesus who transforms my life for the great life.

The Great Life: Finding Life June 22-23, 2002 Matthew 10:37-39 (New International Version) 37“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross a nd follow me is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran