Sermons on Our True Rest:

Our God Is Strong! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 21, 2020

God has commanded his leaders and all people to be "Strong and courageous!" But He is the One who gives strength in areas of our lives.

There are over 20 different definitions of "strong", but the one we identify with most is fourfold. Physically, Mentally, Socially, and Spiritually. We use it by saying strong muscles, strong strong mind (courageous), strong winds, strong drink, strong odors, strong love and strong ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Sweet! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 22, 2020

Our God is sweet? YES! He provided sweetness to Moses and Israel. Jesus in the same manner provided sweetness!

There are 27 different definitions/meanings of "sweet/sweetness." Specifically, it could be the tastiness of honey or sugar. Or, it could something pleasing to the ear, such as a sweet sound. Or to the eye, beautiful, awesome. Or a very special person, you call "Sweet heart"! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Victorious! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 1, 2021

From beginning of scriptures to Revelation, our God has demonstrated why He brings Victory in the lives of His people.

Psalms 98:1 encourages to sing because Our God is Victorious, "O sing the Lord a new song; for He hath done marvelous things, His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten Him the 'victory." It's time to celebrate for the miracles He given to His people. And it all started with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Yoke! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 8, 2021

Many of us have heavy burdens, but Jesus encourages us to take "his yoke and learn of him, and He will make the burden to be light.

The word "yoke is used 50 times in the Old Testament and 8 times in the New Testament. We are not speaking about a part of an egg! I have a friend who will not eat the yokes of the eggs, Some people love the yokes runny. But we know it was a wooden harness for two oxen or cattle, for a pair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Zealous! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 9, 2021

Do we have a Zeal for God as much as He has Zeal for us?

God has so many ways to describe Him in the Word of God, and we did this alphabetically, now the last one! He is Zealous! 2 Kings 19:31 says, "For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant and they that escape out of Mt. Zion: the zeal of the Lord shall do this." And Isaiah 9:7 says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

All those in Christ will spend eternity living in the new heavens and new earth. The new heaven and new earth is everything that we loved about the old heaven and earth, minus the curse of sin. Creation’s beauties are heightened, its pleasures strengthened, and our limitations removed.

Twenty years old, Matthew decides to begin his sophomore year at Texas State University, by pledging for a fraternity. He feels it’s a good way to make new friends. During initiation, he consumes enough alcohol to make an elephant inebriated. Still, at 20 years of age and two-sport athlete in high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Isaiah 65:17-25, Genesis 3:6-8, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Considering Our Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are churches being built all around the world. All Bible believers are excited about seeing Bible believing and Bible preaching churches being built that glorify this wonderful Savior we serve.

But all churches being built are not for the glory of God! Illus: There was a church in Columbia, South Carolina, that was growing faster than any church in the area at one time. In fact, they advertised throughout the city that they were the “Fasting Growing Church” in the city. They were growing ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Babel And Our Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God or non-citizen neighbors. The sin of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. How is the tower of Babel still relevant today?

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God. Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of non-citizen neighbors. The sin of self-centered national pride, of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. Such arrogant self-importance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Genesis 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Passover

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Apr 19, 2021

The words of the Lord to Israel concerning the Passover should be precious to us, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” We are all offered the gift of being “passed over” – salvation through faith in the shed blood of Jesus, our Passover Lamb.

1 Corinthians 5:7 - Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Paul writes this letter to the Corinthians believers who were most likely familiar with the Exodus event of the Passover To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Isaiah 53:5-6, John 10:17-18, Mark 15:44, John 19:31-34, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2021

What rights do we have? What rights was Paul willing to give up for the gospel? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice in love of God and neighbor?

What rights do we have? What rights was Paul willing to give up for the gospel? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice in love of God and neighbor? 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Rights 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

If we do not know the Lord’s purpose as a church, then we can’t plan for success; and thus, we will see no results in reaching the world for Jesus Christ. This passage shows the five purposes (five E-words) designed for every church.

This morning, I want us to think about our purpose. The word “purpose” is defined as, “the reason for which something exists or is done,” and “an intended or desired result.”(1) Based on the definition of the word “purpose,” we can see how we need to consider the reason why we do certain things, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Our Position In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022

We have communion in our church service because the Lord tells us that as OFTEN AS WE DO IT WE DO IT IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM.

Great men and women have come and gone, and our history books are filled with reminders of what they did when they were here. For example, today many are still talking about: • Winston Churchill • Napoleon • Margaret Thatcher • Lady Diana • Abraham Lincoln • And many more…. These great men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

Have you ever had someone do something for you that was out the ordinary?

Illus: A man inherited a little over $3 billion dollars. He had three sons. He told his sons that since he now had all this money, he would like to know what each of them would like to have. He stressed that MONEY was no object. • His first son said that he had always wanted a Jaguar. The father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rebooting Our Minds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022

We reboot/reset our devices to return them to their optimal condition. In this new year, let's let God reboot us to the image we were intended to be.

Rebooting Our Minds lanny smith Reboot / Transformation; The Beatitudes / Romans 12:1–3   • Reboot - still a term we use though no longer accurate. • Comes from the earliest days of computing. Computers didn’t just start up. There was a process. • Card readers. Top card came to be known as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Final Flight Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist