Sermons on Mental Awareness:

Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

"Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 119:105, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003

In Acts 20, when Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, we really see his heart as a pastor. What was driving him? Being aware of the necessity of being God’s "watchman." How did he accomplish this? "For I have not shunned to declare unto

Ephesus was a city in which many Jews took up residence + Here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost = [Acts 2:9, 6:9] + At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51) + When Paul was returning from Greece to Syria, first visits city = [Acts 18:18-21] + He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Moon Passover

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 11, 2014

Genesis 1.14, tells us that God created the Moon & heavenly lights to be for signs and for seasons and for days and years. It’s like God wants to signal us about His appearing/coming. If so, what is the signal? What “signs” should we be aware of?

Blood Moon Passover Message “look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” April 14, 2014 Chester’s First Baptist Church Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In Henry W. Longfellow’s poem of Paul Revere’s ride from Boston ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 6, 2022

The Lord wants us to: 1. Be aware of our adversaries (vs. 17-18, 21-22). 2. Count on Him when we have a crisis (vs. 19-20). 3. Know that His salvation is sure (vs. 22). 4. Carry on our work for Christ (vs. 23).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:17-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 6, 2022) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 10, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Lord commanded them to preach that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying The Great Commission | 6ps Of An Evangelist | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd | Lausanne 2024

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 10, 2024

Great Commission is back in focus thanks to the Lausanne congress scheduled in 2024. What does that mean to us, who are not full-time ministers? What do we need to be aware of to obey the Great Commission? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD, takes a dive into this matter with a structured 6Ps approach.

Obedience to the Great Commission Six Personality Traits that will help us For a video version of this sermon, please visit https://youtu.be/_8ayKMzSyu4 Pastor has initiated the series on the Great Commission and we will continue to focus on that theme today. Many of you might have heard about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:27, Luke 10:5-6, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 3:6, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Luke 5:29, Job 2:13, 1 Peter 2:12, 2 Kings 5:2-3, Matthew 3:3, Luke 3:16-17, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:14, John 15:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Essence Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2022

Jesus went from sitting on a throne to lying in a manger to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown to a baby with diapers to a criminal on the cross. Why did He do this?

It’s three weeks and just twenty-one days until Christmas. Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: students are soon to be out of school, teachers are soon to be off from school, and lights are everywhere. Who doesn’t like presents for everyone brimming from underneath a Christmas tree? Andy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 8:56-58

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Thief Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Now that’s funny I don’t care who you are. Hey, isn’t it great to be able to laugh in church? Yeah. Life is hard and laughter is good. Most of us don’t laugh enough, most church people don’t laugh enough. One of the things that I love the most in this place that we call DCC is the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

What Can We Do For Our Country?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013

1. We must be aware of the battles we face (vs. 8-9). 2. We must be faithful to follow God (vs. 9-12). 3. We must be open to every opportunity for service (vs. 12-13). 4. We must look to the Lord for salvation (vs. 14-16).

What Can We Do for Our Country? Exodus 17:8-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 4, 2012 *Forty years ago I was a very skeptical young man, as well as an extremely liberal atheist. I was actually a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I was cynical. Mostly I was cynical about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace Extinguisher And A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 14, 2020

In his anger Jonah seeks to extinguish the grace and compassion which God has shown to Nineveh. As we go through life we need to be aware of those times when we have also extinguished the grace of God and found ourselves in a place where God is asking, “Do you have a right to be angry?”

Message Jonah 4:1-4 A Grace Extinguisher And A Merciful God Let’s get a summary of Jonah’s evangelism crusade to Nineveh. Jonah proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown.” The Ninevites believed God. The king proclaimed, “ Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Obsessive Jealousy And Possessiveness In Marriage Or Any Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 21, 2024

Marriage is a beautiful union between two individuals, built on love, trust, and mutual respect.

Marriage is a beautiful union between two individuals, built on love, trust, and mutual respect. However, when obsessive jealousy and possessiveness creep in, the relationship can become toxic and damaging. The Bible offers guidance on navigating healthy relationships and warns against the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4, Proverbs 3:5-6

The Watchful Servants

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

You need the real meat that is the Holy word of God so you can discern the times and see how near the Masters coming is. You are not to fall into idleness or be defeated by being beaten down by this world of distraction. WATCH!

The Parable of the Watchful Servants Luke 12:35-48 Message: God’s plan to redeem the world to Himself involved the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Jesus remains the key figure in God’s plan but many have dismissed Jesus imminent return and have allowed their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 12:35-48, Matthew 5:15-16, Matthew 25:5-7, Revelation 3:3-6, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frail Frames Forecast Future Fixedness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 28, 2008

David was so true when he said that we are made of dust; likewise, he was true when he said that God is aware of our earthly/dust made bodies. God, in His wisdom has made it possible that once we lay down our dust made bodies, we can inherit a new body.

PSALMS 103:14 FRAIL FRAMES FORECAST FUTURE FIXEDNESS I. FRAME: A. Finite. B. Frail. C. Fleeting. II. FACTS: A. Full. B. Formative. C. Failings. III. FUTURE: A. Freedom. B. Fellowship. C. Fixedness. The mystery of the human body is still just that: a mystery. Although doctors, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-114

Denomination: Methodist

Worship: All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 7, 2008

I think the problem most of us have with worship is that we’ve never made that “phone call” – the one where we seek to discover more about the One who has saved us. Many of us have a vague awareness that we’ve avoided hellfire, but we don’t feel any part

Worship: All or Nothing Genesis 18:2 Genesis 22:17-18 Intro A few years ago, a young lady had moved to London, England and had bought herself a nice little flat on the top floor of a tenant building to live in. She had brought her share of great dreams to the great city. But what happened next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:2

Denomination: Baptist

Not Without The Lord You Don’t.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2024

The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but now Paul is aware of his lack, and his need for spirit leadership.

Not Without the Lord You Don’t. Ephesians 5.18-33 The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 11:23, Matthew 13:40-43, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 3:2, Colossians 2:8, Revelation 2:2, Jude 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational