Sermons on New Start:

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2022

The Value of the Scripture in the 21st century.

Series: Five Transcendent Truths Sola Scriptura Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 2, 2022

There are many godly people on this earth and we can learn how to live a godly life from their life.

Also, there are many ungodly people on this earth and we can learn what not to do from their life. The Bible gives us godly and ungodly men and women to learn from. Illus: August of 2022 the local news reported that the schools in South Carolina was a large shortage of teachers to teach our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-16, 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Secret Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022

Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

The Love Of God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021

4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Wife Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Most people who end in the divorce court because of a mole hill which was not removed, and it grew into a mountain.

A minister was visiting a state asylum, and was being shown around by the superintendent. On the first floor a man sat in a rocking chair moaning, "O Mary, why did you do it?" The superintendent said, "This is a very sad case of a man jilted in love." Continuing on the tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

What Makes The Church Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2020

What make a church successful? Is it lots of money? A great preacher? Great outreach programs and internal programming? Oddly enough, the early church didn't have that - and yet they turned the world upside down. What did the early church have that made the difference?

Flip Wilson was a popular black comedian several years ago, and among the routines he did were skits about a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” One of his skits went like this: He’d shout out: "If this church is going to serve God it’s got to get down on its knees and crawl!!!” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Expects, Not What He Inspects - Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 24, 2023

We often do what we think God will INSPECT, not what he EXPECTS us to do.

Do you love your neighbor? Love - that's a big word. Love is the fulfillment of all of God's laws. It's greater than any spiritual gift you could have. It's the reason God put us here on earth. It's even what Jesus said would confirm that we are his disciples. LOVE. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was He Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus is central to the Christian faith

April 20 Easter Why did Jesus come? Colossians 2:13-14 Redemption: the action of gaining or regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt. To shorten the discussion, let’s agree to three assumptions: Assumption #1: Jesus is eternal. John 8:58; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living Is A Team Effort

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

Bear one another’s burdens Bear his own load

Christian living is a team effort Can you recall a time in your life when you really needed some kind of help and someone was there to lend you a hand? Being a Christian requires that you put others before yourself. Christians are not hermits, we strive to enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 3, 2016

This sermon looks at the faith of Jabez when he prayed. There are five points: 1. Jabez had a life of FAITH 2. Jabez prayed for God to BLESS him 3. Jabez prayed to have MORE than he had 4. Jabez prayed to have God’s PRESENCE in his life 5. Jabez prayed for God’s PROTECTION

The Faith of Jabez Did you know that God never meant for us to live an average life. He has designed us for excellence. He has created us for success. He wants us to live above the norm. Each one of us is uniquely created by Him and for Him. Instead of being one in a million, you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016

Knowing about Jesus is not KNOWING H im

“Do You Know Him?” John 14:1-9 David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Peter Hockley for the basis for the three major points today. I have modified his to some degree) Many people had seen Jesus do signs and miracles. and had heard him preach. Many could tell you that He came from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ