Sermons on Occasion:

The Ultimate Scapegoat

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

What was the Scapegoat, and can it's function somehow be applied to Jesus? Christ made a one-time sacrifice and atonement to cover all sins. There is no more need for a scapegoat, as the Lamb of God became the final sin offering.

I want to begin our sermon this morning by asking if you’ve ever before heard the word “scapegoat.” This term was coined by William Tyndale, the first great English Bible translator, who I will discuss a little further later on in our message. After Tyndale, the word came to be used for a person, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:6-22, Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah 2:1-5, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-9, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Determined Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Nothing could stop Jesus from the cross. It was a rough road with pot holes galore, and obstacles everywhere, but He plowed ahead not looking back.

Robert Fulghum, who became famous for his book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, has written another funny book titled, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It. He has officiated at over 1000 weddings and knows by experience that they are the events that bring out the ding dong in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Part One Of The Wedding Of Cana Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

This first miracle brought pleasure and joy to life and this was the purpose in all of the miracles of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: CANA OF GALILEE Nathanael, one of Jesus's first disciples is called in John 21:2 "Nathanael from Cana in Galilee." This was his home town and he no doubt knew many of the people. This was a very small village about three hours journey from Nazareth. It is not named ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Daniel-The Lions Didn’t Hurt Him!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 23, 2020

Daniel and the lions' den is a familiar and fantastic story. I've loved this story ever since on of the first times my aunt and grandmother read it to me, and I'm grateful for their love. This one is dedicated to you, Aunt V!

Daniel-the lions didn’t hurt him! Introduction: After Babylon fell to the Medes and Persians, Daniel’s life was spared and he was given a position under the new rulers. Eventually some of the other officials became jealous and conspired to have Daniel put to death—by being thrown into a den of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the fact that the only hope of true rest is found in Jesus Christ.

REST FOR THE WEARY MARK 6:30-32 One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest. The challenger worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break. The other man had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, the challenger was surprised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished Beyond Measure Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the fact that we should ever be amazed by Jesus.

Astonished Beyond Measure Mark 7:31-37 Today I would like to preach on the thought “astonished beyond measure”. This title is taken directly from the text; verse 37 tells us that the people were “astonished beyond measure”. The word “astonished” means to be “struck with amazement”. In our modern ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021

We are salt and light, let it happen!

Salt and Light OR Decay and Darkness Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glorious Wedding (Jesus' First Miracle)

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022

When Jesus is on the scene, our problems can become His Glory. This – first of His signs, manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. The Glory of Jesus, the carpenter, had not yet been seen, but it was about to burst onto the scene

The Glorious Wedding John 2:1-11 BBC 1-9-22 In March of 2004 a group of Boy Scouts were on their annual excursion into Northern Utah’s Logan Canyon The scouts had carved snow caves deep into a snow ridge at an elevation of 7,400 ft. Randy Maurer, a father of one of the scouts was quoted as ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 19, 2022

One anothering involves many things and some of them balance each other. In the last sermon, we explored accepting one another, and that command is balanced by today's "one another" which is admonish one another. It is so important for us to learn how to give and receive admonition.

Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table at an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to put his napkin in his collar like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Romans 15:14, Galatians 2:11-13, Proverbs 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Taking The Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

WHEN JESUS IS INVITING ME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT

Maximum Impact #7 Taking the leap of faith This week, we will work on THE issue that has the potential to keep more people from living a maximum impact life that makes a difference than any other thing– FEAR! I am convinced that outside of love, fear is the most common driving emotion felt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Chosen Parents

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Joseph

GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years of the cost of raising a child through its survey of over 15,000 families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, child care, education and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Message In 1peter – Number 6 – Follow My Example Of Suffering And Walk Accordingly (But Not The Writer’s Example) – 1peter 2:21-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 24, 2023

This message looks at examples, especially Christ's example in suffering. Committed Christians take up their crosses and follow Christ, their example. Our Lord has set the example in suffering. That will lead to persecution/suffering when we deny self and walk in His footsteps.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 6 – FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE OF SUFFERING AND WALK ACCORDINGLY (BUT NOT THE WRITER’S EXAMPLE) – 1Peter 2:21-23 {{1Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,”}} [A]. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21, Acts 17:10-11, Philippians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 16:24, John 12:24-25, Isaiah 53:3-5, 1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 7:26, John 8:46, James 5:10-11, Philippians 3:10-11, Acts 5:41, Romans 8:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, John 6:15, Philippians 3:8, 1 Peter 2:23, Matthew 26:62-63, Luke 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know The Shepherd

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 21, 2025

Distinguishing between false shepherds and the true shepherd.

How to Know the Shepherd John 10:1-6 From discussing “light” Jesus suddenly moves to the subject of shepherds. Once again, the timing is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist