Sermons on Mutual Accountability:

Tempted To Turn Back

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Don’t fall for the temptation to turn back.

TEMPTED TO TURN BACK Galatians 4:8-11 By Cleavon Matthews February 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION Due to a lack of mutual familiarity it appears to be prudent to express my doctrinal commitment to Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus which means in Latin ‘No salvation outside the church.’ Cyprian said “he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Much Life

Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2023

Each of us lives in our own Bethany in a manner of speaking. And our Bethany is determined by whether we are allowing Jesus to come in, or we have too much life to give him time to give us even more life.

Too Much Life Sunday, March 26, 2023 Bethany was a little town just about 2 miles from the gates of Jerusalem and during his earthly ministry it became a favorite place for Jesus to stop as he traveled. The name Bethany is interpreted to mean many different things, depending upon which scholar ...read more

Scripture: John 11:5, Isaiah 55:6-7, Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Imitators Of God - Living In The Light, Living By The Spirit’s Power, And Living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

Paul reminds us to give thanks for God in all things, the submit yourselves, your identity, your position in life and then submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Who you are in Christ supersedes and guides your actions in every area of life.

Sermon: Be Imitators of God - Living in the Light, Living by the Spirit’s Power, and living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Scripture Ephesians 5:1-2 “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-32, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Final Commands Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2022

In this concluding section of Paul's letter to Timothy, Paul gives Timothy a series of final commands to guide Timothy through the turbulent waters of ministry that lay ahead of him.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever done white-water rafting? 1. I want to use an illustration from white-water rafting as our launching point for today’s sermon, but before we get into the illustration, let’s start with a little humor. 2. White-water river guides get a lot of funny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025

God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2025

When following Jesus gets hard, and it will, we must remind ourselves that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Be encouraged and Follow Jesus Anyway!

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus! Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, John 6:1-12, John 6:56-59, 2 Timothy 3:12, Luke 9:23, Mark 10:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

United Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

As a church, we are in the process of transitioning from traditional Sunday School classes to home-based community groups. In this process, we are going to take a few weeks to consider what it means for us to be a biblical community. We begin with the consideration that we are united.

Introduction Series on biblical community in preparation for the launching of community groups next month we will look at a variety of passages, but most of our time together will be in the book of Ephesians Background Diversity There were cultural, ethnic, and religious divisions in the city - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not A Victim: The Christian Life Is An Abundant Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 21, 2022

God takes broken things and makes them new. And abundantly new. Abundantly beautiful.

“Slats Grobnik scratched out a few bucks selling Christmas trees. Just before Christmas, when all the trees had been picked over, a ragged couple came onto the lot. As they turned the price tag over on each tree, it was obvious that they didn’t have enough money to buy one. Then the woman spied a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-19, 2 Peter 1:3-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unwrapping Thegifts God Has Given You

Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001

Firstin a three-part series on Spiritual Gifts

“The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” (Part 1 of 3) 1 Cor 13:8-10; Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION For several years American presidents have focused attention on what has been called America’s greatest wasteland: the vast potential of young men and women who, because of inadequate resources or other ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Do It Again

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A Whitsuntide Message pleading for God to work in power among His holy people.

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Grow In Intimacy With God By Asking Him Questions.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.” In verses eleven to fifteen we have the scene of Sarah’s laughing at the very idea, God’s questioning her about her doubts and Sarah’s denial she laughed at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Samaritans Are People, Too!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 29, 2002

A message encouraging us to reach out to the people outside our normal circles.

Samaritans Are People, Too! John 4:4-42 April 28, 2002 Introduction Last Tuesday, I went to listen to Dana Scott, sister of Rachel Scott, who was one of the students killed at Columbine High School. And one of the points of Miss Scott’s message was that we need to be more compassionate toward ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To See A Star

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him.

Title: How to See a Star Text: Luke 2:8-14 MP: Only the humble can see the amazing peace of Christ FCF: We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him. Outline: Black Hole (How could you miss it?) My problem with the Gospel narratives: How could you miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Caricature Or Reality (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

Following the movement of the Ark in early Israelites history, we learn that God is holy and that means that he is not a commodity, but Lord. It also means that even though Joy is appropriate and even commanded, God must be approached with reverence befor

Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's Your Treasure?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Matt. 6:19-24

Where’s Your Treasure? Matt. 6:19-24 A while back, Fortune magazine did their cover story on Mr. Warren Buffet, who in June was the world’s 2nd richest man. It was then he announced he will donate 85% of his $44 billion fortune to 5 charity foundations. Commenting on his generosity, Buffet said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist