Sermons on Palm Sunday:

His Broken Jars

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023

Rick and Kari Burdette's story

His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Moment Of Decision Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 8, 2023

Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put where we are for such a time as this!

Made for This Moment #2 A Moment of Decision Theme: Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:17-19, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023

One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord For The Miracles Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2023

Worship the Lord for the miracle... 1. Of the darkened sun (vs. 45). 2. Of fulfilled Scripture (vs. 46). 3. Of His sacrificial death (vs. 46-50). 4. Of the splitting veil (vs. 51). 5. Of the saints' resurrection (vs. 51-54).

Worship the Lord for the Miracles of the Cross The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:45-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Our God is a miracle working God! I am sure that He is working miracles in our world every single day. I am sure, because people we know have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of Love

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 13, 2023

Paul's desire was that the Church would be unified, but what does that look like? We live in a time when the church seems fragmented and divided, and that is affecting who we reach and don't reach people.

The Unity of Love If nothing else, you need to love the sixties and seventies for their awesome sense of style. The band was “The Brotherhood of Man,” the year was 1970, and the message of the song was spelled out in its title “United we stand, divided we fall.” Interesting tidbit about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Inspired By The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2023

Be inspired... 1. By the women's commitment to Jesus (vs. 55-56; 61). 2. By the rich man's courage (vs. 57-58). 3. By the rich men's contributions (Matt 27:58-60; John 19:38-42). 4. By our Savior Jesus Christ (vs. 62-66).

Be Inspired by the Burial of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:55-66; John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *In today's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

King Saul Dies In Battle With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

He keeps saying, "Who am I to harm the Lord's anointed?" But finally, it comes to its final point here. It says that the Philistines, this enemy nation, right near Israel, they are attacking Israel. There's there's a huge battle going on. And many were slaughtered.

Have you ever had a loved one in your family pass away? Can anyone relate? I think we've all probably had someone pass. And for some of us, it was someone we loved dearly. That's so incredibly hard. Then again maybe we don't have a good relationship with our parents or with our moms. ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Right On The Money Part 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Did you know that God’s Word has more to say about money than any other thing in the New Testament?

Also, probably money and things related to money are talked about more than any other thing today. It seems that everyone is trying to figure how to get as much money as they can. Illus: A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at the local grocery store. The owner didn't know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fit To Be Tied Part V

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In the 1992 presidential election, family values became one of the main issues when the candidates began campaigning.

Immediately the liberals made such mockery of bringing it up that the subject was dropped and barely mentioned any more, because the anti-family people made it seem that they were in the majority. The politicians who were for family values, realized that if they were going to stand a chance of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers.

In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people. WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Prophet 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

In Exodus, chapter 3, when God called Moses to do something great for Him, how did Moses respond? He was very reluctant!

Look at Exodus 3:1-9, we read, “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Preparations - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

God works through miracles and providence.

4/17/22 Christ Fellowship Easter Prep -- Part 4 -- Matthew 28 Somebody define the word "miracle" for me. How would you describe what a miracle is? I googled it and it came up with this that I found interesting: "a miracle is a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2022

How should the death & resurrection of Jesus change us? The purpose of the death of Christ is to empower us live a life for Him

2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST [Romans 14:7-9] When Jesus was crucified on the Cross and raised again on the third day, He won the victory over sin and death. That victory has a life changing purpose for those who have truly placed their faith in Christ. How should the death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks Unto The Lord!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving I would like to talk to you about what the scripture says about thanksgiving.

The scriptures say, “IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD!” Notice, the Psalmist not only says it is good thing to give thanks but he also tells us who we are to give thanks to…UNTO THE LORD!!! You would think everyone knew this but in the world in which we live there is ample proof ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important that we Christians prepare our hearts for this very special day.

We know that to be ready for special days requires special preparation, such as for: • Christmas • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • July 4th • Veterans Day • Memorial Day But when it comes to Thanksgiving, the preparation in many homes involves Mom going to the grocery store and buying a big ham or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist