Sermons on Not Abandoned:

A Tale Of Two Homecomings

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 1, 2012

I Daniel 12, we see the resurrection, the rapture of the church and the retribution for those who have not accepted God's gift of salvation. The only way to change from retribution is through repentance.

A TALE OF TWO HOMECOMINGS Revelation 19:7, Daniel 12:1-3 Intro: Homecoming at the “Creek”. What a wonderful time to be a part of our church. We see many here this morning that we usually don’t see and we are excited about visiting with you today. Homecoming is a time to remember. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Prognosis?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 24, 2020

Are you growing in speech and knowledge? Is there room for optimism in the new year?

11.29.20 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 You were enriched in him in every way, in all your speaking and all your knowledge, 6 because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation Of Gideon

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

When God comes to Gideon, he was busy working, threshing wheat, in a winepress! God come to us when we are doing the everyday things in life. God is a Present Help in the time of trouble. Here in our lesson, God chooses to alleviate the suffering of His people by calling Gideon to be a judge.

Subject: Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation of Gideon From a Zero to Hero by The Power of God's Word" Text: Judges 6:11-24 Introduction: The period of Israel's history in the book of Judges is like a merry-go-round; a time full of ups and downs. It was a time when every man did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Still Here!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 15, 2022

In the face of the ever spreading Covid-19 virus we must not give into fear or despair but witness to the world of the unspeakable joy we have in worshipping He who is sovereign over all things seen and unseen!

We are Still Here Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 On December 30, 2019, Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in China reported cases of what they at that time called “undiagnosed pneumonia.” Since then there has been over 295 million confirmed cases and over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

"how's Your Hearing?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 28, 2022

The way in which we hear something affects our response to it.

“HOW’S YOUR HEARING? / PSALM 119:33-40 NLT An old man was worried about his wife losing her hearing So he went to an audiologist to ask if he had any suggestions on how to convince his wife to have her ears tested. The audiologist suggested, “Try coming up from behind her about 10 feet away and, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Mary Got Right

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 9, 2021

Mary was willing to leave the role society expected of her. She's a great example to us: Jesus calls all of us, in one way or another, to leave.

This talk starts with a very short sketch, done online. The person who plays Martha will need an apron, a rolling pin and a few pans. Sketch: [Members of the cast first introduce themselves.] Simon-Peter: Hey, Andrew, we’re quite close to Bethany, aren’t we? Andrew: Yes. Mary and Martha live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Of The Giants

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2023

Need 4 things to defeat the enemy giants (started working on this years ago so have no idea where the outline came from but not original with me). This was focused on a group of older veterans for Veteran's Day

HoHum: Veteran’s Day- Be thankful of our veterans and we, who did not serve, need to honor those who did. As we look out, most here are seasoned with time. I love the account of the reunion of Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg in July 1913, 50 years after the battle, as recounted in Ken Burns’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 1 Samuel 17:29, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Isaiah 40:12, Psalm 37:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tracks Of My Tears - The Tracks Of Jesus’s Tears

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away. Like a faithful parent weeping over a wayward child who betrayed their trust and destroyed their future. These few word shows the passionate affection of Christ towards them, and His sincere desire for their salvation.

Sermon: The Tracks of Jesus’s Tears Luke 19:41-42 “As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” Matthew 23:37-39 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42, Matthew 23:37-39, Acts 7:51-53, Proverbs 29:1-2, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

If You Love Me, Keep My Commands

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus said, if you love me keep my commands. To be holy as God is holy is an impossible task for us to accomplish on our own! Thankfully, Jesus sent us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit to reveal and empower us to obey God’s commands out of love.

If You Love ME John 14:15-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How are the fallen to come to know, glorify, and obey a holy God of whom is wholly other? No being is like Him for He alone eternally existed before even time began! His ways are truly higher than our ways ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Light

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023

If we are willing to turn toward truth, even though it means we have to admit we have been wrong, then we will find ourselves being drawn to Jesus.

How often have you heard someone say, “it’s not fair for God to punish otherwise good people who don’t believe in Jesus?" It’s like saying, “It’s not fair that I can’t see the Statue of Liberty without going to New York.” That’s where it is! And yet God has not only given us maps and signposts ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s Time To Turn The Page

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2016

Joseph, after 13 years of trauma, was elevated from the dungeon to Prime Minister. He's a great example on how to "turn the page" from an unpleasant period of life to a positive, fulfilling and fruitful phase. Let's follow his example!

IT’S TIME TO TURN THE PAGE Gen. 41:14-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYING CARDS ON A TRAIN 1. Three men got onto a train going to Moscow. One was a Russian orthodox priest, one a protestant preacher, and the other was a Rabbi. 2. These 3 were alone in one compartment and because they were bored, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It's Christmas!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2017

A look through the lectionary from the book of Luke as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

It’s Christmas Luke 21:25-36 December 3, 2017 I’m having a difficult time realizing we’re in December. I’m not sure why, I think it happens to me every year. In January, you think about the fact that it’s another year, it’s going to last forever, and after 5 minutes, it seems the year is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Attacking Panic

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 1, 2016

How can we use David's example and attack panic!

Attacking Panic August 28, 2016 Psalm 31 A photographer was assigned to get photos of a forest fire. Because there was too much smoke, he hired a plane so he could fly over the forest. When he arrived at the airport, a plane was warming up near the runway. He jumped in and said, "Let's go! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church