Sermons on National Reflections:

The Lord's Great Desire

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 29, 2003

A Lord’s Supper sermon.

Luke 22:14-16 The Lord’s Great Desire Introduction The Lord’s Supper is a beautiful commemorative supper where we are drawn together to remember the Lord’s death till He returns. It is a time of solemn reflection upon our individual lives to help us reflect on our relationships with God, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Exodus 12:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recognizing God's Call Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 30, 2015

In this message, we will examine the keys to prosperity and success that allowed Joshua to fulfill his mission of bringing the people to the Promised Land in spite of the death of Moses. How did he overcome his fears and allowed God's Word to guide him?

Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:6-9 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. 7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 1, 2017

Tell the truth and heal broken relationships, honor Christ, and help yourself.

At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the first time required a Social Security number ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Ephesians 4:25, Deuteronomy 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Workings Of The Holy Spirit: Character And Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a believer. This is a message on the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Workings of the Holy Spirit: Character and Gifts – March 5, 2017 When I was 16 years old, I had been living with serious depression for three years. I was using a lot of marijuana, which was only numbing the pain. It wasn't helping me make any progress in life. So I was pretty sad. At night ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Marriage Really All About? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2014

We cannot fully understand or appreciate what marriage is really all about until we see a picture of the way things really are.

“Getting A Clue: What’s Marriage Really All About?” Mt. 19:1-12; Eph. 5:22-33 Sometimes, to fully understand something we need to see a picture of how things really are. For example, we know our heart pumps life-giving blood that keeps us alive. But it’s only when we see a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Failures And Faith Of Samson -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 9, 2020

Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records his incredible feats and failures! We can learn much from studying the biblical record of his life!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Title: The Failures and Faith of Samson (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records both his incredible feats and failures. We can learn many valuable lessons from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 13:1-24

Trinity And Creation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010

The Trinity foreshadowed in creation.

The well known Christian author, Jim Packer, lectures in systematic theology at Regent’s College in Vancouver. One of his former students says that Packer started every class by saying, ‘Arise, friends, let us sing the Doxology!’ After singing and a word of prayer, he would then say to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mission

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 30, 2013

The Civil Rights struggle in the Mississippi Delta, in the 1960's.

The Mission by Dr. Gale Ragan-Reid (9/30/2013) “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21, King James Version [The effects of Paul's bonds]. Greetings in the grace of Christ Jesus, Will you die for me? This powerful revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Friends

Free Will Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2020

What is the purpose of our freewill? The purpose of our freewill is to give us the option to have a real personal relationship God and for Him to know our hearts. We are free to pursue and know the God of the universe.

AT THE MOVIES 2020: “Free Will” Psalm 139:1-24 ANNOUNCEMENT Welcome back church! We are still getting into the swing of things from COVID19 and all the isolation we went through. Next week is Father’s Day and we will have a drive-in service at 10:30am so as many people as possible can join us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 5, 2021

When we are joined to Christ the true vine, we are powerfully connected to his Spirit and his vitality. By faith, we can share in Jesus’s righteous life and his atoning death. It is through his death and resurrection that the branches begin to flourish and bear much fruit.

When we take the time to look at trees, we get a beautiful reminder of how they sustain the life of their branches and leaves. Some of these trees are also able to produce a harvest of fruit that we can enjoy. Scripture talks about this too, the importance of the link from a leaf or branch to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 34:1-6 - Part 2 - Radiant Faces Have Looked To The Mighty God Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

There is coming a day when in the Lord’s presence, a holy radiance will be upon His redeemed and their/our faces will shine with His radiance. Our faces can do that now. This message investigates that and many great aspects also from praise to fear. Deliverance and gratitude.

PSALM 34:1-6 - PART 2 - RADIANT FACES HAVE LOOKED TO THE MIGHTY GOD OF DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we spent time on the setting for this Psalm, set deep in David’s experience with Achish the king of Gath. The lives of God’s people spread out over the journey of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3-6, Psalm 120:1, Psalm 69:14, Psalm 22:20-21, 1 John 4:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Luke 9:26, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:23, 1 Corinthians 3:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god's Mercy Seat."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 16, 2022

God is beyond our comprehension as our limited three-pound brain cannot fathom his true nature. He has always existed and is the ultimate ruler of everything. Therefore, he does not rely on any created thing to sustain him, but everything that exists must depend on him for its continued existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 3:22-23) (22) "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." (23) "They are new every morning: great is thy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 12:1, John 3:16, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, Micah 7:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King In The Tomb - Matthew 27:45-66 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 9, 2025

JESUS’ death was not "THE END"; it was the fulfillment of Prophecy, the Payment for sin, and the Prelude to VICTORY. The Cross and the Tomb Reveal the KING’s Divine Authority, Sacrificial Love, and THE Unstoppable Plan of GOD the FATHER.

2025.11.09. Sermon Notes. THE KING IN THE TOMB - MATTHEW 27:45-66 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jesus’ death was not the end; it was the fulfillment of prophecy, the payment for sin, and the prelude to victory. The cross and the tomb reveal the King’s divine authority, sacrificial love, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-66, Psalm 22:1-18, Isaiah 53:4-9, John 10:18, John 19:30, John 19:38-42, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:19-22, Ephesians 2:13-18, Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 5:8-10, Romans 8:31-39, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Habakkuk was, much like the other prophets, a morally sensitive soul. For some time now, he had been plagued with concern for his city and his country. Every day he saw injustice played out on the faces of the worshipers who came to the Temple

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series: Major Message from the “Minor Prophets” July 23, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro We are continuing our summer focus on hearing what God speaks to us from the section of the Bible referred to as The Minor Prophets. The prophets were those God raised ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational