Sermons on Moving In Different Direction:

Free Yet A Slave Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 6, 2019

This is the 17th in a series we've been doing on the Gospel of John. Here we talk about what it means to be a slave to either Christ or sin.

Free! Yet a Slave. (Gospel of John Part 17) Text: John 5:16-47 We are back in the Gospel of John this morning… and just to re-cap, last time we talked about how Jesus had healed the man at the pool of Bethesda. If you remember; the man had been in his condition for 38 years, but Jesus healed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apostles' Creed: Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. What will eternal life with God be like? 2. When does eternal life begin? 3. How do we receive eternal life?

APOSTLES’ CREED: Life Everlasting Our study of the Apostles’ Creed concludes with, “I believe in THE LIFE EVERLASTING. Do you want to live forever? I guess it beats the alternative, but for many people, living forever sounds boring. After a few thousand years, wouldn’t we get tired of doing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bearing The Fruit Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 18, 2019

God calls us to bear the fruit of faithfulness, regardless of what the world around us may say or do, leaving Him in charge of the details and the outcome.

Bearing the fruit of faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJ Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Illus. By David Jeremiah Integrity is telling the truth to yourself. Honesty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compelled By The Presence Of Christ To Swing Into Action Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught by example that nothing can bring greater joy to the lives of His disciples, as well as those they minister to, than doing right toward others even if doing so inconveniences the doer.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Fighting The Giant Of Regret

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 22, 2019

We have been in the subject of “Battle Ready” for many weeks now. But these last two weeks we have looked at the real enemy that is not flesh and blood as Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6. This week I would like to look at the giant of Regret.

Battle Ready “Fighting The Giant Of Regret” Philippians 3:13 - 4:1 Introduction: We have been in the subject of “Battle Ready” for many weeks now. But these last two weeks we have looked at the real enemy that is not flesh and blood as Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6. This week I would like to look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed In Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 11, 2019

The letter to Titus, although written to the young pastor, has much to say to the church and individual believers. Following our transformation in Christ, we have an obligation to live in a way that pleases Him and reveals His grace before others.

Transformed in Christ Titus 3: 1-7 Although Paul’s letter to Titus was brief in comparison to some of the other letters he had written, the Apostle shared much with the young pastor. He had provided sound wisdom in regard to settling the church on a firm foundation, implementing a plan that would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Introduction To Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 15, 2019

What is worship? Is it prayer, praise, or preaching? These are elements of worship, but they do not necessarily constitute worship in and of themselves. Worship is an attitude that motivates action, not a mere activity.

An Introduction to Worship John 4:22-24 Today, I want to lay the groundwork for a series regarding biblical worship. The verses I read are likely familiar to each of us. (Illus. context.) Just as the woman at the well, many today have no concept of biblical worship. I want to spend the next ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

These Temptations Sure Are Tempting Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2019

The struggle with temptation is real. This passage focuses on where temptation originates and how we can overcome it.

We’ve been working our way through the Book of James. The last two weeks, we have looked at how we can have joy when the trials and temptations of life come our way. Tonight, we are going to look specifically at temptation. I ask you, “Where does Temptation come from”? Sometimes the desire and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2019

Jesus calls us to a new and higher standard of righteousness. We are called to love others more than we love our own rights.

“That’s not fair” Matthew 5:38-42 Here are some things we always see in the news: There was a mass shooting There was another bombing A church fought and split over who got to be in charge Cruel words were spoken, doors were slammed Tears were shed, and bones were broken Hearts were broken, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2019

Of means and privilege versus poverty and dispair

Weekly Message/Devotion September 23, 2019 Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2019

Robert Burns wrote a poetic apology to a mouse for having destroyed its home. How often are we like that mouse when we try to leave God out? What does the Psalmist have to say about finding balance between faith and effort? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

There’s a popular saying that goes, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Where does this saying come from? Many attribute this to John Steinbeck’s book- Of Mice and Men, written in 1937. He actually got the title from a poem by Robert Burns- To a Mouse, written in 1786. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ