Sermons on Missing The Point:

What Makes The Church Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2020

What make a church successful? Is it lots of money? A great preacher? Great outreach programs and internal programming? Oddly enough, the early church didn't have that - and yet they turned the world upside down. What did the early church have that made the difference?

Flip Wilson was a popular black comedian several years ago, and among the routines he did were skits about a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” One of his skits went like this: He’d shout out: "If this church is going to serve God it’s got to get down on its knees and crawl!!!” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Ready Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021

Just because you are a church member, gives no guarantee of salvation. All quote from Scripture is from the NASB

Jesus is coming again. Each day is one day closer to that Day. Jesus give many warning about that day. Matthew 24:42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. In His Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about the perilous times that wait for us as the time of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

A Deep Dive Into Sin........., Judgement And Grace. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2024

There is a pattern established by God. That of Sin, judgement and grace. We look at how this is depicted in Genesis chapters 1-20.

A deep dive into Sin, Judgment and Grace. We started last week's message with a review of the events from creation, up until the birth of Abram who would go onto have his name changed to Abraham, which means The Father of Many. Rochelle and I got home and discussed the message and the amount ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 10:10, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 4:10-16, Romans 6:23, Genesis 12:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Genesis 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Blessed

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 19, 2023

The reality is that in Christ we have blessings that can't compare with anything here on earth. The first verses of Ephesians chapter one give us a view of what our situation really is – we are blessed!

Alba 1-15-2023 WE ARE BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-14 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant's crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: ...disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2023

Paul talked a lot about his faith and his Jesus because he knew who his God was. And what Paul did is something you and I can do... if we know God the way he did. What did Paul know about God that we sometimes don't?

A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened doctor’s office in town. He charged $500 a visit, but he promised that if he couldn’t cure you he’d give you $1,000. The town’s regular doctor was offended by that and decided to expose him as a fraud, so He went to the farmer’s office ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Free

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 1, 2023

MOSES AND GOD: GOD RAISES UP A LEADER TO DELIVER HIS PEOPLE

(3:1-10) What we must learn is that God calls people to serve Him. Just think who it is that calls us to serve Him. It is the sovereign Lord of all who actually stooped down and breathe the breath of life in us that gives us the privilege to serve Him. This should excite us. This should make us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Events Of The Tribulation

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2022

There will be a 7-Year period known as the 70th week of Daniel (9:27). It’s God’s last time to deal with the nation of Israel to bring them to Christ and to judge the world for sin, still hoping they will turn and repent (Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9,11).

EVENTS OF THE TRIBULATION Rev. 8-9;11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bart's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Bart came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. "Did it help ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward: Letting Go Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores facing our past, finding forgiveness in God's mercy, and fostering future growth through the study and application of God's Word. Key

Good morning, dear friends. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can find comfort and community, solace and strength, as we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather, I am reminded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27

Topics: Moving Forward, Letting Go, Past

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divided We Are Falling/Failing

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 20, 2021

The division (fueled by things like - COVID, masks and a presidential election...etc) between people who were redeemed and set free by the blood of Jesus and who claim to be following after Him... must stop!

Divided We ARE Falling/Failing Good morning MGCC. TODAY – is January 17 of the year 2021… YEAH – I know a lot of us were looking forward to the new year, wanting to put the year 2020 behind us. HOWEVER – 17 days in 2021 is not looking so good. I MEAN – the turmoil, the unrest, the anger, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Colossians 4:6, Luke 6:26, John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities

Contributed by Joshua Giere on Sep 14, 2002

Opportunities: Seized and wasted. This is a practical serman given before we left for camp.

Did You Know? A dollar bill lasts approximately 18 months in circulation. A pencil can draw a line more than 30 miles long, but a pen can only draw a line about 1 mile long. Practice footballs used by NFL teams last only 2 or 3 days, with a playing life of about 5 hours. Home teams are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5, Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Has Done For Us

Contributed by Bharat Raaya on Mar 2, 2016

Poor knowledge of the finished work of Christ on the cross can keep us bereave us of the benefits of our faith in living God.

He has done for us Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father - Gal.1:4 It's rather unfortunate that today's church lives in a perpetual state of blindness in spite of having the truth clearly revealed to us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4

Denomination: Bible Church

"A True Salvation Experience"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 5, 2006

In this message I try to get across the truth that in order to be saved we must have a changed life.

"A True Salvation Experience" Text-Acts 4:9-12 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction-I hope that you will listen to this message very closely and intently today, because I feel that I have a much needed word from God to share with you. My message concers having a genuine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

God intends for every believer to walk in freedom. However, even one of the most powerful, godly men in the Bible lost his freedom in the Lord for a season.

What Are You Doing Here?  God intends for every believer to walk in freedom  Psa 22:5 "Those who trust in the Lord will not be confound  If you are being victimized by a spirit of fear, lust, despondency or depression, you are not walking in freedom  Feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational