Sermons on Old And New Covenants:

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodecia

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 17, 2019

Lukewarmness is like a dud bomb. Accomplishes not a thing. Jesus Christ prefers us to be passionately against God or, much better, passionately for God. And He disciplines us because He loves us so very much. Thanks to William Barclay's insights which are reflected throughout this message.

November 17 Sermon - The Churches of Revelation - Laodicea So we have come to the end of our look at the churches of Revelation, today being the last day. And it’s been a fascinating journey to see some of the challenges that the early church faced, and how Jesus directly, through this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3. The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Our modern culture is desperate to feel good about itself. But God has provided a true way to feel good about ourselves, to feel good because we are doing good, and to find God's forgiveness when our own efforts fall short.

We are continuing to look at what the Apostle Paul called the whole armor of God. In his letter to the Ephesian Church, chapter 6, he talked about our world as a battle field. And he wasn't picturing the kind of battle like that occurred when we began our attack on Iraq, where our forces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Asks For Signs Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2018

Gideon doubted God’s promise. Did God really want him to lead God’s army? What did he know about warfare? After all he was only an ordinary farmer.

Chapter 18.2.d: Gideon Asks for Signs Judges 6:37-40 Scripture 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. 38 And it was so: for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 27, 2017

Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I wanted to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from the dead before it happened to Jesus.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part one) 1st Kings 17:7-24 Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I thought it would be good to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Time To Grow Up Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2017

This message focuses on the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which is the foundation story our our personal message.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 5 If Justice Had Prevailed Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:11-2, 8, 11-14 Introduction Happy Easter!!! This morning is part five of my series, “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This morning, the subtitle of this message is “If Justice Had Prevailed.” We are slowly working our way to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Monsters

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2017

God uses 2 monsters to tell Job and us how to handle trials and life's hard blows.

GOD OF THE MONSTERS Job 40,41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? 1. For the umpteenth time Vickii Youngston went to her pastor to tell him, "I'm so scared! Joe says he's going to kill me if I keep coming to your church!" 2. "Vickii, this is a common trial" replied the pastor, more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consolation (Series: Lessons On 2 Corinthians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2019

The apostle Paul was not disappointed with the believers in Corinth, which he indicated to Titus; and though they faced an uncertain future, he could joyfully declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come.

September 18, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.c: Consolation. (7:13-16) 2nd Corinthians 7:13-16 (NKJV) 13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ears To Hear Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 1, 2018

Part one of a two part series on Luke 8

Grace to Hear Text: Luke 8:4- 10 It’s good to be back with you all this morning… I had sort of a working vacation over the last two weeks. As you all know, we moved Leslie into her dorm at JBU… and I’ve just got to tell you, that was a hard thing for me to do. When you invest 18 years into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Out To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Often when we pray, we expect God to answer even before we say Amen. God knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between He knows the perfect time for everything that happens in our lives.

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want to do is encourage you to Call out to God in prayer. Psalm 34:17-20, The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Acts 3:19, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Product Of God's Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2018

1 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-I—Ephesians 2:1-10 (After ‘Dodging a Bullet’) Attention: Surviving what others did not, may produce 'survivor’s remorse' or 'survivor’s guilt.' Is the surviving person’s life different after such an experience? Need: We confront & are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist