Sermons on Mothers Day:

"blessed Are The Meek"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 29, 2023

"Blessed are the Meek" is one of the Beatitudes, a set of teachings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This specific Beatitude states that those who are humble, patient, and gentle will be blessed and inherit the earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:5) "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." (Psalms 37:11) "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:11, James 3:13, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 25:9, 1 Peter 3:15, Titus 3:2, Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 29:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abram, The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2023

We are called to live intentionally, to desire to know who loved us most. This means we live fully for Him, and He gives us a model (and a promise) to follow. It’s not to exalt another human – but to live for God because of His promises! Abram shows us how and why this is important.

Alpha and Omega, Part 16 Abram, the Father of Faith Genesis 11:27-32 and 12:1-3 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the Tower of Babel, and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 8, 2023

Various churches have various teachings and various practices concerning baptism. But that does not mean that the Bible does not provide us with a good understanding of the will of God in the matter of baptism.

Alba 5-7-2023 THERE IS ONE BAPTISM Ephesians 4:5 The story is told of a preacher who had just starting serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached about baptism. Finally, the chairman of the elders approached him and said, “Preacher, we get the point about baptism, and so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Acts 2:38-39, Romans 6:1-5, Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking The Beat

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 18, 2023

Wherever God has placed you, there are people who need the Gospel. Each one of us has a neighborhood beat to walk, and we are all on duty.

Almost everyone who watches TV at all watches reality shows, from The Bachelor to Project Runway to the Kardashians. Not to mention Hoarders and almost anything on HGTV. But the most popular reality show ever was Survival. Do you know that about 51 million people watched the last episode? It beat ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting To See

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

It is not reasonable for us, like Thomas, to insist on seeing Jesus' wounds for ourselves before we believe; We have clouds of witnesses whose lives proclaim the truth of their words. What more do we need?

Not too long ago I had some serious computer problems. I took my printer in to be repaired only to be told that it was a software problem. So I downloaded new installation software off of the Internet only to find that in doing so I had messed up my operating system. I tried to reinstall the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be?

A Reason for Hope A study through Peter July 23rd 2023 If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be? Is your hope for today and the future (because we cannot hope for the past) found in your investments (I hope my stocks are up!), the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Know God, Great Wisdom Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 26, 2023

Knowledge and experience are wisdom. But no book can give Godly wisdom. Offering your body to God is wisdom. God perfects that which is His. When we know God, this is great wisdom

There are very clever people in this world. Some people have spent many hours studying to get degrees and other qualifications. We can read books and listen to lectures and speeches on various topics. It is possible to read manuals on how to fly an airline carrier. However, no matter how much you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-11, Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Relationships That Matter Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

Relationship with others matter in our lives. casual and intimate friends are needed to spiritually guide us.

Life choice series Relationships that matter Good Morning everyone… We are so glad that you have joined us as we dig into God’s Word and continue with the series “Life Choices” Life choices involve life decisions… and life decisions should be thought out before they are made. We know that most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted In Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

The fact that believers are in a state of being complete in Christ indicates that there is nothing of a higher spiritual blessing to be found anywhere else including, but not limited to, this false Gnostic philosophy found in Colosse.

Opening illustration: There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Blessing!

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 6, 2024

Abram didn’t need a change of scenery or circumstance - Abram’s life needed to be transformed. He had to break his past cultural ties because they had such a powerful hold on him.

Called to be a Blessing Genesis 11:27-12:9 5 May 2024 From the beginning of Genesis we have seen the cascading effects of the Fall on the human race. But despite all that happens on this planet, God has given the world hope that through one woman - Eve, one family - Abraham’s, and from one nation ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ancient Paths Are Ripped Up And Crooked Ways Prevail Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

Our nations have bulldozed out the ancient paths that were set for us by more decent legislators and leaders in the past; indeed, by God Himself. Every moral statute of God has now been trashed – marriage, creation, birth, sexuality. Judah did that and met God’s judgement.

ANCIENT PATHS ARE RIPPED UP AND CROOKED WAYS PREVAIL {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, AND ASK FOR THE ANCIENT PATHS WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS, AND WALK IN IT, and you shall find rest for your souls, but they said, ‘We will not walk in it. Jeremiah 6:17 “I set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Psalm 125:5, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Forward (Pentecost Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 16, 2024

As we know Pentecost is about the birthday of the Church. Our marching orders for the Kingdom following the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ are to be Spirit filled, Spirit fed and Spirit led as we go and make disciples!

John 16:7-14 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (8) And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: (9) about sin, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Based on the hit song by Jeremy Camp and the small group study by Kyle Idleman and Jeremy Camp with the same title: I Still Believe.

I STILL BELIEVE YOU ARE GOOD A. Romans 8:28-30 (READ) 1. How many of you like to KNOW the SPOILER ALERTS of a BOOK or MOVIE? ILLUSTRATION: There was a STUDY done by two RESEARCHERS at the University of California of San Diego about SPOILERS (apparently, they had a lot of time on their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

16. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-17 Messages In Romans – A Look At Abraham: The Sign Of Circumcision Was A Seal Of The Righteousness Of His Faith - Message 16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

The Law and faith are in contrast and we look further into Abraham’s faith. The universe was created BUT it is that Creator God who creates us as new creations in Christ, and who will raise the dead bodies of the saints. Such blessings and promises.

16. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-17 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – A LOOK AT ABRAHAM: THE SIGN OF CIRCUMCISION WAS A SEAL OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF HIS FAITH - MESSAGE 16 [A]. REVISION AND A BIT EXTRA Last time we looked at Romans 4:4-12 carefully and just to summarise what we say, the word of God is very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-7, Romans 4:9-12, Colossians 2:11-14, Romans 4:13-17, Matthew 12:9-10, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 17:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational