Sermons on Our Destiny:

God Introduces Himself Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 3, 2022

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7)

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7) With the same words He introduces Himself to Moses (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 15:7, Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Degrees In Christian Service

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord?

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord? Some people respond to every need, every call. Why are some Christians always faithful to the house of God? Some people are purposely absent when the pastor is out of the pulpit. Sometimes if I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing God Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 20, 2022

Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is “How will I conduct myself today?” In "Bringing God Pleasure" Pastor Jonathan addresses specific choices we can make that will bring God pleasure throughout the day.

Launch Verse – Isaiah 46:9-10 INTRODUCTION • The Scriptures talk a lot about what brings pleasure to God. o Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is, “How will I conduct myself today?” • Isaiah 46:9-10 – Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, Hebrews 10:6, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 42:1, Colossians 1:19, John 3:16, Ezekiel 18:23, Luke 15:7, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 37:23, Psalm 35:26-28, Psalm 149:4, Psalm 17:7-9, Psalm 22:8, Deuteronomy 3:22, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 144:2, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Evidence For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? How would we discuss this with an atheist?

Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? An ancient songwriter wrote: “The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Job 38:2-12, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 1:26-32, Job 12:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Final Hours? Jesus Christ Is Alive Forevermore! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Mark 16 presents the glorious day of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and concludes with evidence that we worship a risen Savior.

After Jesus was buried, His body lay in the tomb until early Sunday morning. The evening before, three women had bought spices to anoint the body, and came again to the tomb to complete their work. They were concerned that they could not get access to the tomb, for it had been sealed with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43, 1 Corinthians 15:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Single Serving Seeking

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Do not be distracted in your spouse hunting. Seek Jesus and serve.

1 Corinthians 7:32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Hard Times

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 21, 2021

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3.

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3. House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 “And Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Blood Never Loses Its Power.

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 30, 2021

Without the shedding of the blood of Jesus we could not be saved. His blood and His love is the means we can be forgiven and saved. While the liberal church does not want the blood of Jesus spoken and even never sing such as there is power in the Blood of Jesus

Jesus Blood never loses its power. I. First mention of blood in scripture A. Death Gen 4:10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. Foreshadows the Atonement; Abel was a Shepard Gen 4:2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10, John 6:53, Hebrews 12:24

The Insidious And The Godly Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2021

God’s providence can take us down winding paths, paths that involve dealing with insidious people, yet still accomplishing His will.

The Insidious and the Godly (Acts 25:1-26:32) 1. Have you ever gotten a call from someone claiming to be from windows? Or how about a call saying it was the IRS and you faced going to jail if you didn’t make a payment? These scams, along with Ponzi schemes and other cons, can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Get Naked

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2021

Keep your clothes on before men, but bare your soul before God.

I was reminded of a couple of instances where two hyper-Charismatics told women they needed to get naked before the Lord. One was an older man and while the lady knew it was wrong she complied out of respect for the "prophet." The other one told two ladies they had to get naked before ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13, Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Outline For The First World War-And It Was In The Bible!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 4, 2021

This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!

Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021

A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2021

Because we are children of God, we should remember that we are blessed.

Blessed – Luke 1: 46 - 56 Intro: I remember a Christmas song sung by Burl Ives. “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.” “Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Brought Israel Out Of Egypt

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2020

Thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand. Exodus 32 verse 11.

WHO BROUGHT ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT. Exodus 32:1-14. The people began by saying, “Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt” (Exodus 32:1). Then they changed their mind, saying of the molten calf, “These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational