Sermons on Open Rebuke:

Trust, Hope & Confidence

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 22, 2024

Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”.

The world, ourselves & even the enemy of our souls has made it easy to lose “Trust, Hope & Confidence” in anything, including the Lord! Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024

Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23, John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Word

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 19, 2024

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired.

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired. And truth be told I have a few things of his to this day. Somewhere I even have a few of his old ties that are so wide you could use them for a sail on a sailboat. He was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Minister To Jesus

Contributed by Michael L. Brown on May 1, 2022

Matthew makes it clear that when we minister to the poor, we minister to Jesus. And when we don't minister to the poor Jesus takes it personally

Matthew 25:31-44 (NKJV) The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-44, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Protection (2 Kings 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 1, 2025

Will God protect us? Let's look at 2 Kings 19.

Is it always better to have God defend us than trust our own plans? Can God give us seemingly impossible divine protection? Let’s look at 2 Kings 19. What did Hezekiah do when threatened by a blasphemous Assyrian? And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Good Stewardship

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 13, 2025

Stewardship is the accepted responsibility and ethical management of something entrusted into one's care.

Pope John Paul II, the Polish former head of the Catholic church once remarked: "The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations." Genesis 1:28 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Colossians 3:23, Titus 1:7

Our Search For Values PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the perfection of God's law, our pursuit of moral values, and the importance of submitting to God's moral absolutes as a guide in our chaotic world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that needs our utmost attention. We're going to talk about the perfection of God's law, our search for moral values, and how we need to submit ourselves to God's moral absolites. As we navigate this world, it's easy to lose ...read more

Topics: God's Law

Narnia: The Lion Series

Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Lead

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parental Responsibility In The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Expound biblical wisdom for parenting as found in the proverbs.

Parental Responsibility In many ancient pre-literate societies values and virtues were often passed from generation to generation through the wisdom tradition. Many elders formulated wise sayings whereby the younger could learn general principles concerning the usual operation of life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Whats Rocking Your Boat?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003

A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Men And A King

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 27, 2005

Taking a look at the two other men on crosses, one to the left of Christ and one to the right. What do they represent and what can we lear from them?

Easter Sunday Service – March 27th 2005 “Two men and a King” We would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a Visitor Card located in the back of the pew’s, and place them into the offering plate as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening To God

Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Jan 20, 2007

A look at the story of Samuel as a boy in the temple, asking the questions why should we listen to God? and Is God still speaking today? With the intention to inspire God’s people to listen to Him.

INTRO (credit to www.stillspeaking.com) This morning we’re going to talk about listening to God. We want to be careful listeners and not let other things get in the way. Later, while you’re in Sunday school, I’m going to talk to the adults about a young person named Samuel. He had been sent to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Gentleness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 12, 2006

Look at the gentleness of Christ and how this Spiritual Fruit can help bring others to know Jesus.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 6 – Gentleness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit, this being Part 6. We’ve spoke over the past few weeks on Love, Joy and Peace, and week before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church