Sermons on Myra Brooks Welch:

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John communicates to his readers that Christ's appearance will inevitably cause one of two reactions: confidence or shame.

Personalities of the Children of God – They Are Righteous 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 1 John 2:29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

One cannot have fellowship with God and at the same time walk in darkness.

John wrote his first epistle from the city of Ephesus. It helps to understand this epistle if you know something about the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the second century. There were four important factors that were in play in Ephesus and throughout the Roman world when John wrote this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.

As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

5 Life Changing Reasons To Become A Generous Christian

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This message will give everyone, regardless of their financial situation, five biblical reasons why to give faithfully to God's work.

A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church saying, "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When they were coming out of church, the mother asked her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fat Lady Is Singing! Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 11, 2018

#6 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 3:1-9, Peter is admonishing the believers that regardless of what the false teachers are saying, Jesus is returning. The fat lady is singing!

THE FAT LADY IS SINGING! “Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradise Lost... Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 18, 2018

#7 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 10-13, Peter instructs the believer that a day is coming when Paradise Lost will be Regained.

PARADISE LOST…PARADISE REGAINED “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Apr 19, 2020

Christ has a law of love.

Christ’s Law of Love. Romans 12:9-21 There are lots of Christians who seem to think that because salvation is a free gift of grace, that there are no laws involved with the faith anymore. That there are no more commandments. They seem to think the New Testament is a collection of suggestions, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pilgrim’s Way

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Of The Brethren

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

(Psa 133:1 NKJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psa 133:2 NKJV) It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. (Psa 133:3 NKJV) It is like the dew of Hermon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 17:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on May 15, 2021

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes...

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes. The headline of an article published by WKYT in Kentucky reported that a study revealed increased suicide rates across the U.S, and mental health issues arose among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. * ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible