Sermons on Merge:

Help! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2023

We serve a God who loves us, why do we have such a hard time asking for help? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I have to begin this morning with a confession. When it comes to matters of technology, I’m a stereotypical male. I’ll figure it out, just leave me alone, don’t hand me the instruction book, I’ve got this. It shows up as I’m driving somewhere using the GPS. It used to really bug me when Terri ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

Revelation 20-22 is all about the Judgement, the new Jerusalem, and Jesus!

(Part 10) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/3/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve reached the end our unforgettable journey through the puzzles and prophecies of Revelation. I want to thank each of you for sticking with me throughout this series—some of you may be glad ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Tell Shepherds And Ignore Kings?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2024

Why did God announce the birth of His Son to humble shepherds and ignore informing kings?

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 8, 2024

Continues series on James. It addresses the importance of wisdom and how to get it.

James 1:5-8 Wisdom Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist Preacher from the mid to late 1800’s, in London, England. The story is told of a time he attended a preaching conference when a preacher who was preaching at the conference boldly announced that he had reached a point in his life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Biblical Marriage For The 90"S

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

This Sermon Was Given At A Banquet For Pastors And Their Spouses to Renew Their Marriages.

Biblical Marriage For The 90’s Living God Church. Psalms 1:1-6 Luke 22:24-30 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 I consider it an honor to speak to you tonight at this banquet in honor of the pastors and their spouses. God has placed us in strategic places at one of the most significant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Keeping Power Of Biblical Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

How faith sustains a person in their relationship with God

The Keeping Power of Biblical Faith Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2002

This sermon is the message delivered on the church’s 40th anniversary dealing with where the Lord has brought us from as a church.

We’ve Come This Far By Faith 9/8/2002 40th Celebration Deutoronomy 8:1-18 Hebrews 10:35-39 Toby Today we celebrate our 40th anniversary and declare that we have come this far by faith. The year was 1961. The United States had attempted to overthrow the new Government of Cuba. The attempt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlikely Sources For God's Provision Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 2, 2002

Elijah faces three tests, each intended to refine him for the Master’s use.

This week we honor the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. No one’s life has gone unaffected. The television images that came across the news networks in the weeks following September 11, 2002 changed our lives dramatically. This past year has been met with new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Real Thing In The Case Of Jesus, His Voice, Is Found In His Word.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.” Jesus teaches that he is the gate of the sheepfold; no one can enter eternal life except through him. Chapters nine and ten, form one literary unit. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

the Covenant Future: A Defense Of Postmillennialism Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Christ’s kingdom is victorious in the gospel age because He promised his covenantal mercies will extend to a thousand generations.

INTRODUCTION - Hymns of the victory of the gospel: JESUS SHALL REIGN WHERE’ER THE SUN DOES HIS SUCCESSIVE JOURNEY’S RUN; HIS KINGDOM STRETCH FROM SHORE TO SHORE, TILL MOONS SHALL WAX AND WANE NO MORE, FOR HIM SHALL ENDLESS PRAYER BE MADE, AND PRAISES THRONG TO CROWN HIS HEAD; HIS NAME, LIKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Visit Of The Magi

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2001

Let us examine our attitudes as we come to Jesus

Christchurch, Brid 30-12-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “Curate”, he said as church wardens are wont to do “you preached a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What's The Body Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2004

We are to please God with our bodies.

WHAT’S THE BODY GOT TO DO WITH IT? I Corinthians 6:12-20 S: Holiness C: Our bodies are to be used to honor God. Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to please God. ?: How? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 6:12-20, three issues that we must act on in order to please God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 8, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: Ezekiels’ River of Life is the River of God running through Holy History and its life-giving waters grow deeper and deeper as we are invited to immerse ourselves in its refreshing!

A River Runs Through It Ezekiel 47:1-12 Copyright John Mark Jones 2004 All Rights Reserved All scripture quotes: Holy Bible, New King James Version Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Grab Your Ticket: How God Planned Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 25, 2004

2nd in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} This Christmas Season - Believe “Grab Your Ticket: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian Church