Sermons on Our Substitute:

Go To The Tomb

Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 3, 2015

Do our trials soften, harden or transform us for Him? A look at 3 witnesses of the empty tomb.

Lou Holtz, the famous coach of Notre Dame football fame, said, “life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond.” A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2020

Jesus uses shepherding imagery to express the heart of God. This message talks about the ways that Jesus shepherds us.

June 7, 2020 Sermon - Jesus: I Am the Good Shepherd” So glad that You were able to join us today for our online worship service, and to continue our exploration of the “I AM” Statements of Jesus. I want to pause before we begin this message by acknowledging the extraordinary pain that is being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019

Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

When Trials Become Triumphs

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leap Over A Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2015

Only people who can run fearlessly and ruthlessly to meet giant Goliaths like David, can write such words!

Double and triple hundreds! Push boundaries! Psalm 18:29”For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.” Former India captain Kapil Dev said the iconic Sachin Tendulkar ‘did not know how to make double hundreds and triple hundreds and four hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Passover

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 9, 2020

A planned betrayal. Institution of Communion. Singing Praise. On to Gethsemane.

THE LAST PASSOVER. Matthew 26:14-30. Even before the chief priests and the scribes had wrongly determined that the death of Jesus should not take place ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), Jesus had already predicted exactly when His death would take place (Matthew 26:2). They were wrong, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hebrews- Part 15 " Mirrors Of Our Faith" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2016

Part 15 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews- Encouragement for a life of Faith Part 15 “The mirrors of our faith” Hebrews 13:1-7 This week Patti and I took the grandkids to the state fair of Texas It has been years since we went I am pretty sure it was Lilly’s and Xanders first time there The smells and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 10, 2019

This sermon answers the question posed in Acts 2..."what does this mean"?

Title: Pentecost – Whatever does this mean? Text: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Blessed Hope Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 23, 2023

We are looking for Jesus Christ our Savior and Blessed Hope in the Rapture of the church This sermon can be used in whatever way that brings glory to God.

THE BLESSED HOPE - PART I Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Titus 2 as we continue with our series “God’s Watchman,” with today’s message, “The Blessed Hope – Part I.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Luke 21:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Self-Existence Of God And Our Dependency On Him

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Oct 30, 2021

The self-existence of God

Title: The self-existence of God and our dependency on Him Summary: This sermon intends to establish our dependency on God in everything and that we cannot do away with Him for He is everything to us. Topic: The Self-Existence Of God And Our Dependency On Him By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Practice Of Loving Our Enemies (May 22, 2013)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

We as Christians should exhibit Christian behavior, which cannot be done without the help of Christ. Turning the other cheek is easier said than done.

THE PRACTICE OF LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Matthew 5:38 - 48 Matthew 5:38-48  "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'  (39)  But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is The Glue

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2022

Jesus holds everything together!

Jesus is the Clue Colossians 1:11-20 Arthur Fry a chemist at 3M Corporation was having problems in the choir at Church. The pastor's sermon was especially boring, so Arthur began putting slips of paper in the hymnal for upcoming songs, but the slips kept fluttering out and on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Season Of Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes.

A season of change Have you ever said, “I’ll never do that again!” only to do it again a few days later? There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes. How do we get from where we are to the season where God wants us to be? Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-24, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal