Sermons on Overseeing The Flock:

Miracle In The Desert

Contributed by Steven Ferber on May 8, 2012

The Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion shows us that God works through the Holy Spirit, the Word, and through His people who willingly step out in faith. God can do great things through His children who are led by the Spirit!

Some of us remember the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark from 1981, where Indiana Jones discovers the Ark of the Covenant, the 4-foot long container holding the two tablets of the 10 commandments that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. Jones takes the Ark back to America, and at the end of the movie you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Essential Parts Of A Godly Life

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on May 24, 2008

The patient to endure persecutions is the fruit that flow from divergent receptions, our profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures supply the foundation for a godly life. Thus, this three-thought combination takes us from our basis in faith t

ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A GODLY LIFE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr INTRODUCTION When Paul wrote the book of 2 Timothy, he was anything but comfortable. He was in prison. Paul was actually put in prison two times. The first time in prison was much like a house arrest where he was being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purposing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

How did Daniel have the power to do the right thing when everyone else was doing wrong? PURPOSING... he purposed in his heart. How do we "purpose"?

Purposing 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming … ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purposing Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

My Refuge In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 5, 2020

The following sermon is going to focus first on the false refuge of the things of this world and finish with what refuge in God looks like.

Our Refuge Psalms 46:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “If, indeed the Lord be our refuge and strength, we are entitled to seek after a spirit which shall bear us above the dreads of common men.” When the tides of tribulations come roaring into one’s life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us, sinners one and all – spiritual waifs, to be honest – and he “marries” himself to us. He redeems us from the estrangement sin has caused in our lives. He takes us under his wings; he covers us with his cloak. And we are restored.

One of the characters in Kent Haruf’s novel Plainsong is Victoria, a seventeen-year-old girl who is four months pregnant. When her boyfriend finds out about her condition, he breaks up with her. And when her mother finds out, she kicks her out of the house and says to her, “You got ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Another Storm, Really?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

This miracle was not a cool trick to show his disciples, but with a specific purpose, like the others, to reveal himself to the disciples. This miracle was about walking on the water.

Background to passage: Since the end of chapter four, Jesus has been demonstrating his person and character through multiple miracles. He calmed a storm, cast out a demon, healed the sick, raised a little girl from the dead. Now, having fed the 5000+, Jesus sends them away and sends the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

You Said It, I Believe It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 3, 2023

We must always be in agreement with what God's Word says about us.

October 22, 2023 Morning Worship Text: John 17:17 Subject: The Priority of God’s Word Title: You Said It; I Believe It In June of 1964 our family moved to the Troy area. My parents purchased a little country store along Highway 61 near Briscoe. Some of you long time residents might remember Read’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Path To God's Unconditional Love."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 28, 2025

Grasping the nature of God’s unconditional love can enrich your spiritual journey. This message describes how faith, grace, and God’s love can facilitate noticeable changes in one’s personal life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 5:8) KJV “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Ephesians 2:4-5) (4) “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” (5) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Churches - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Church in Ephesus

We are excited to be here as we are starting a new sermon series this morning. During, this series we will be looking at the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. These churches had several things in common, in particular they were all living in a pagan world and they were all under ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To .... Work ....

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2023

God created us to work - He gave us talents, skills and gifts - He uses work for us to learn how to live together and for each other.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Colossians 3:23-24 Theme: How to – Work … Celebrating Work – and How God created us to work… INTRO Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of you remember an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song that went like this: [Verse 1] Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Serving God Is Not Optional

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2023

In one sense, God gives us the freedom and option to serve Him or not. We know the outcomes of that choice, so it is not really an option to reject Him.

Serving God Is Not Optional Patriots have their eyes open to the destruction of our republic. Even the people who are asleep or are not patriotic know something is wrong. Our forefathers knew that having God as the basis of our society was essential, not optional. They knew that when people know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

Rest And Build: Live Freely, Lightly And Fully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.

Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Topics: Rest, Build