Sermons on Michigan:

The Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Diplomacy has been defined as the art of saying, "nice doggie," until you find a rock. There is truth to this, but it is also true that one may want to say, "nice doggie" until the dog likes you, and becomes, in fact, a nice and friendly dog. That is being a peace maker.

A traveler in the South found himself stranded in a small town on Saturday night. Wondering around, he noticed there were two Baptist churches. He couldn't understand it, so he asked someone why it was that such a small town would have two Baptist churches? The local man said, "They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

The Foolishness Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2022

If you want to repair your broken relationship(s), reject the wisdom of this world and rely on the foolishness of the cross

Several years ago, there was a Mensa convention in San Francisco, whose members have an IQ of 140 or higher. They were having lunch at a local café when they discovered that their saltshaker contained pepper and their peppershaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Run To Win Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 27, 2022

If you want to win the prize of new followers of Christ, submit yourself to unbelievers and discipline yourself for the task.

A drunken man got on the bus late one night, staggered up the aisle, and sat next to a woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked the wayward drunk up and down and said, “I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell!” The man jumped up out of his seat and shouted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sing! Sing! Sing! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2023

Why do we sing when we worship? What difference does it make if we do that... or if we don't?

There’s an old chorus that was based on Psalm 96 and I’d like you to sing it with me: “Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth; Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth. For God is great and greatly to be praised. God is great and greatly to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Complications

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Nov 30, 2023

How a Christian heart should look.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Luke Chapter 16. A little girl from Alabama went to church for the first time ever when she was visiting her grandparents in Michigan. When the pastor announced it was time for the Lord’s Supper, she was excited–and hungry. The congregation filed up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-15

Christmas According To The Wise Men 2023 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 18, 2023

The wise men went to great lengths to worship Jesus while others opposed Him or were indifferent to Him

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-17–2023 White Christmas Let’s start this morning with a trivia question. What’s the number one-selling Christmas song of all time? You’re right! “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby is not only the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kairos - How We Hear From God / Prompting And Pain Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain?

This is the 3rd message in the series called, "Kairos". Big Idea: We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain? A good pilot does what it takes to get his passengers home. A good example of this is the story of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-11, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parables Of The Kingdom Part 5 - The Dragnet

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 24, 2024

This is the fifth in a series of sermons from Matthew 13.

Title: “Parables of the Kingdom Part V – The Dragnet” Script: Mt. 13:47-50 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 2-25-24 Intro: If you were a child in the 1960’s you most likely remember the tv series that introduced the world to Sgt. Joe Friday and his faithful assistant, officer Bill Gannon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship Is More Than You Think Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024

“How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Attack Or Natural Consequences

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Job

Suffering due to an Attack or Consequences? Opener: Well Good morning church! We are so happy that you have joined us to worship the Lord! The past number of weeks we have been in a sermon series from the book of Jonah. It really touched a number of people in our congregation. This week, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Do Everything In The Name Of The Lord Jesus”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 1, 2024

It’s that time of year once again. December 31st brings reflections on a year that is ending. There may be anticipation mixed with some anxiety for a new year that is just beginning. If we really want to keep our New Year’s resolutions we need to learn God’s way of making changes in our lives.

It’s that time of year once again. December 31st brings reflections on a year that is ending. There may be anticipation mixed with some anxiety for a new year that is just beginning. Whether you have plans for a “count-down” party with corks popping or flipflops dropping (Folley Beach) at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk In Integrity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2024

There is a shaking taking place within the Body of Christ, God is trying to get the attention of His people saying wake up and come out of her, come out of the lies, the hypocrisies, the false apostate church, stop having a form of godliness and live holy and walk in integrity.

Walk in Integrity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Now by this being New Year’s Ever, and the last Sunday before we enter a New Year there are some preachers who will try to give a prophetic word for 2024. Some will come up with a catchy cliché like God will open doors in 2024, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Jeremiah 1:5, Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Message Of The Sound

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 22, 2024

The sound heard today by a lot of the church says things like God wants you to be rich, God wants you to have 3 mansions, or God wants you to drive a Bentley, God never said he wanted you to drive a Bentley.

The Message of the Sound By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me clarify for all my Cleveland Brown fans, emphatically yes, I am a Cleveland Browns Fan, but I do live in Michigan, so I have some partiality towards the Detroit Lions and that is where it stops O-H-I-O. Last Sunday the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 14:7-8, Exodus 28:31-35, Exodus 32:17-19, Romans 7:15-20, 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Chronicles 23:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Angelic Lessons About Life And Eternity Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Do you believe in angels? 7 out of 10 Americans do. But what is their purpose? What do they teach us? Hebrews 1 is the most comprehensive discussion about angels in the Bible. They've got a lot to say.

Do you believe in angels? This question is repeated over and over in one of my favorite movies of all time: “Angels in the Outfield” The word “angel” is used consistently in the Bible. They are consistently spoken of for example: a) At creation they were present as Job said in Job 38: 4, 7 that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Times Ahead! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022

Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Ephesians 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free