Sermons on Obedience And Transformation:

What Shall I Render To The Lord

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 30, 2022

Have you ever thought about the grace you receive from God? What is that? What shall we render to the Lord for all of His benefits toward us? Through this psalm, the psalmist gives us invaluable answers.

Today, from Psalm 116 we will learn how to be grateful and reflect on the question: "What shall I render to the Lord?" This is the question of David's self-examination, as mentioned in Psalm 116:12, What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I believe that such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Priorities: The Secret To Staying On Mission During A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 5, 2022

Our lives are all full of things we need to accomplish, spiritual, social, and vocational demands that fight for our attention. All needs are not created equal, and we shouldn’t give them the same weight in our lives. That’s where a practice of healthy priorities comes in.

Sermon – Proper Priorities: The Secret to Staying Focused on The Mission Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers[a] rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Intro & Theme (1:3-2:5): Part One Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 18, 2022

In Colossians 1:3-25 Paul introduces himself and the themes of the letter. This lesson explores how Paul thanks God for the Colossians. It relies heavily on N.T. Wright's commentary of Colossians in the Tyndale NT Commentaries.

Paul's Intro & Theme (1:3-2:5): Part One Introduction: Colossians 1:3-2:5 is Paul's long introduction to before he moves on to the heart of his letter. He wants this young church to know that his letter is an outflow of the ministry God has given him. The introduction can be broken ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

David: A Man After God's Heart (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

What was it that made David a man after God's heart? In 1 Samuel 16, we learn that David had a humble, hard-working, halleluiah-filled heart!

David: A Man after God’s Heart (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/21/2016 Most everyone who has ever been to Sunday school or Vacation Bible School as a child knows the familiar story of David and Goliath. We know David as the young shepherd boy who slew a giant with one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From Christmas In Corona Season!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 19, 2020

In these tough times, Yours Truly was inspired to come-up with this message especially with emphasis on soon-to-be fulfilled Biblical promises at the end of the message (message supplemented by pics)!!!

LESSONS FROM CHRISTMAS IN CORONA SEASON!!! Yes… opening ceremony of a grand event (even of the earthly realm) say Olympics signaling the imminent arrival of the exciting sporting action is always celebrated with pomp and gaiety (with special songs thrown into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Revelation 13:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Splinter

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 25, 2020

Why did Christ come to earth? What message did he leave us?

During the 1000 years between the time of Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, who declared Christianity the religion of the realm and the Reformation and rise of Protestantism an avalanche of religious fervor overtook the European Continent. The rulers of the various countries and city-states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Adventist

Sanctity Of Life Sermon: Just Think About It

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 9, 2021

Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?

Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

When Things Change With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Shows a progression in our relationship with Jesus

John 2 (1) When things change with Jesus - Read John 2:1-12 This passage begins with the words, “on the third day”. Evidently this event took place shortly after the events that had occurred in John chapter 1. Jesus had called some disciples and they were traveling with Him, hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bold In Witness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

It's interesting to me when you think about it, most of the time when we make New Year's resolutions, most of them are more self centered in nature.

SELFLESS WK. 1 - BOLD IN WITNESS PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24 INTRODUCTION: I love this weekend because it's the first weekend of a new year. How many of you have New Year's resolutions, you have goals, you want something to be different this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Washing Feet Reveals The One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2021

When it came right down to it, Jesus was the one who paused to wash everyone's feet before the Passover meal. What does this action reveal about those who were there and what should we learn from this event? Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

When I graduated from the seminary in the 90s, I was given two reminders that day. The first was a diploma, to show that you’ve completed their training to lead. The second was a towel to remind you that to lead is to serve. To further reinforce that idea for all students, they placed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions Are A Gift From God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2021

We often think that our emotions are a burden, rather than a blessing, but nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with emotions so our lives might be enriched. But we do need to learn how to embrace and employ our emotions in a way that is helpful, not harmful.

A. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. 1. When asked to define what he meant by a “great writer,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18, Psalm 73:21-28, Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:32, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 61:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The sound of praise and thanksgiving is the best offering you can give to God. Not only does such music please God, it sends us into life with thanksgiving power.

Almost everyone has heard of Leo Tolstoy the author of War and Peace, but few have ever heard of his grandfather Prince Nicholas Volkausky. This old man took 8 of his slaves on his country estate and formed them into an orchestra. He taught them how to play the finest classical music in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Why Tragedy? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Job is a comedy, for in spite of all the tragedy, it has a happy ending. So life is a comedy. No matter how tragic life becomes because of freedom, God will make sure that evil will be overcome.

Elie Wiesel, who survived Hitler's blood bath for the Jews, as devoted his life to telling the world of this tragedy that he feels surpasses hell in its horrors. His books have motivated others to write so that there now exists a holocaust literature. There are books, plays, articles, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The basic issue in worship is not, is the choir worthy, is the soloist worthy, is the organist or pianist worthy, is the pastor worthy-the issue is, is Jesus worthy?

Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he received great honor. But General Morgan reminded him, had his plan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2021

Part of our series on the major themes or lessons from the minor prophets. In this Sunday’s Message we’ll be looking at what it means to fear the Lord from the prophet Haggai, and those things that dissuade us from fulfilling God’s call, and how are we to respond.

The Fear of God The Book of Haggai Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV5ycYJsQew We’ve been working our way through the minor prophets looking at their major themes, and in the process seeing some of God’s characteristics to boot. To date we’ve looked at the prophet Jonah and the theme of ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare