Sermons on Overseeing The Flock:

Bummed Or Blessed Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 24, 2014

The truth about God is either a total bummer or a tremendous blessing. Which will it be for you depends on how you respond to Paul's message in Ephesians 2.

In my days as a television reporter I had the dubious distinction to be the last reporter to visit Oregon’s death row before it was closed off to all public access. I can see why. Death row was in the innermost parts of the Oregon State Penitentiary. Through many locked and bared doors there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013

God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 4:1-5 regarding the stewards and servants: Paul and Apollos

Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Title: Pleasing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Semper Fidelis, video from Marines.com B. Background to passage: Explain why we are skipping 3:18-23. Paul now adds one last little note that relates to how the Corinthians view him (and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Equality With God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

In this passage, Jesus will give us 9 proofs that He is equal with God.

As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified this claim. In ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Now we begin a new vision—the second vision given to John the Apostle. Now it’s time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth.

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome. Now we begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This book or scroll is the official document of the last days of human history. The world’s future is about to be unfolded before our eyes.

There should be no break between chapters 4 & 5. We are still at the scene of the throne of God. Read verse 1. So God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. We must emphasize again and again that the book is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Wedding Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

God has planned this celebration above and beyond anything we could ever imagine or describe. It will be the first time that all the redeemed of all ages have ever come together at one time to honor the Lamb who was slain.

Tonight we get to talk about the great wedding supper of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the supper where all of heaven will be present to celebrate the union of Jesus Christ and the believers who have followed Him down through the centuries. Everyone in heaven will be there: God, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Among Wolves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 11, 2017

Harvest, Courage, Urgency, Salvation

FAITH OVER FEAR - Like Sheep Among Wolves Luke 10:1-12 February 19, 2023 Introduction: Jesus and his disciples are walking down the road to another village when a man approaches Jesus and says, “I’ll Follow you wherever you go!” And Jesus wants to make sure he knows what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sympathizes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2021

Paul mentioned Christ as our High Priest before in (Hebrews 2:17,3:1), but did not attempt to prove it until now, which he does at great length in Hebrews 4:13 through Hebrews 10:39) in over 5 and a half chapters.

Jesus Sympathizes. Hebrews 4:14-16NKJV Mark Twain once said: “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture which they cannot understand; but as for me, I have always noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those which I do understand.” Paul mentioned Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unwilling Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2016

A crisis is a test. It reveals our attitude towards God and faith in Him. What is the posture of your heart?

Saul showed an unwillingness to trust God. This sounds odd at first. Why would anyone not trust God? • If we think of our own experience, then we can understand. It could be pride (we think we know best), freedom (I like to do what I like), pleasure (I want some fun), or fear (sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Hour Has Not Yet Come: An Exposition Of John 2:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 1, 2019

Why does Jesus answer Mary so?

My Hour Has not Yet Come: An Exposition of John 2:1-12. On the surface, this passage is a cute story which demonstrates the compassion Mary and Jesus had on a bridegroom and his family when they ran out of wine at a wedding feast. When it is preached this way, emphasis is placed upon Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 2:1-12, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 1, 2019

We have an exciting task before us. We need to fully grasp the scope how this task is even possible

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we conclude our Rebrand series, today we are going to place our focus on something that is important for us to remember and important for us to do, we are all called to a ministry. • It is vital that we do not forget, neglect, or set aside this ministry because it has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Long Farewell

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2016

A final sermon after a fruitful ministry

HoHum: Funny things at Pleasant Ridge I remember asking Steve and Ginger Bailey to get me a crown for a children’s minute from Burger King. They said they would handle it. Right before the sermon, they gave me the package and instead of a Burger King crown, it was a tiarra. I remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 7, 2019

History helps to be obedient as it gives us examples of the blessing of obedience and the consequences of disobedience. History also gives us hope for the future.

There are many people who can tell you where they were and what they were doing on the morning of September 11 2001. His was one of the darkest days in American history as two planes crashed into thru World Trade Center towers and thousands of lives were lost. In the days that followed many ...read more