Sermons on Partial Obedience:

Jesus Accepts His Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2022

Jesus took up His cross willingly. Shall we?

Jesus Accepts His Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4, Matthew 26:30-56, Luke 22:43-44, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

Joshua's Final Words, Part 2 (Joshua 24:1-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua calls them to make a deliberate choice-- for Yahweh, or other elohim. And he warns them, they will fail, and God's wrath will come. That said, he and his family will serve Yahweh.

Last week, in Joshua 23, we read what we thought were Joshua's last words. They were, really. Just, it was only first half of his farewell. And the focus of those words was on the warning. As a reminder, I'm going to reread verses 14-16: 14 “And now I am about to go the way of all the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33, Galatians 5:16, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-32

To Keep Your Ax Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

“And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 58:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Forward

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

There’s a surprising freedom that comes from following God unto the unknown. Enjoy it.

If you look back on the last 10 to 50 years the amount of change we have experienced in this country is pretty staggering, isn’t it. From propeller planes to space shuttles, from Ozzie and Harriet to Ozzie Osborne, from the Cold War to the War on Terror. But at least we’ve had the same government, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Fear

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

We ask for more faith than we realize we have. We let it lie dormant in us, while all the time God is there, and our faith in God is there, doing very little.

There is a legend from the Orient about a traveler making his way to a large city. One night he meets two other travelers along the road: Fear and Plague. Plague explains to the traveler that, once they arrived, they are expected to kill 10,000 people in the city. The traveler asks Plague if Plague ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husbands, Love Your Wives

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 21, 2020

Paul commands husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. If men are to be the fathers the Lord expects, we must first be the husbands He expects. We can't love our children as we should if our love for our wives is lacking.

Husbands, love your Wives Ephesians 5:25 As we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to wish each father a happy Father’s Day. I can say without hesitation, that being a father is one of the greatest blessings and joys in my life. I am truly thankful for the two daughters the Lord blessed Tanya and me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2020

At times, God’s purpose, and His will for us seems to be a puzzle and mystery.

Romans 12:1-2; tells us God’s desire for our lives is good, pleasing, and perfect. Philippians 1:9-11; His goal is for us to have knowledge and depth of insight. That we may be able to discern what is best. 1 John 2:17; His promise is that whoever does the will of God lives forever. At times, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unrelenting Love

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019

God’s love causes people to help and hug the lonely, the hungry, the helpless and the hurting! God’s love puts boots and wheels on supplies, and sends them around the world to help all those in need.

Unrelenting Love The DNA of the human anatomy is the complex collection of information, that still baffles doctors understanding of the inter workings of our body’s ability to function, regenerate, heal and take care of itself. I heard a while back if you were to write down the genetic code of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, Luke 10:25-37, James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 5, 2019

What is the Glory of the Lord and can we experience it today?

Today we finish the Book of Exodus. God gave instructions on how to relate with Him, especially the celebration of that relationship with worship. As this Book of Exodus ends, we note a Spiritual Revival and the Israelites did everything God called them to do! So let us open our Bibles to Exodus 40 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Is Autoreactive And Inerrant Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed in the authority of Scripture

A. JESUS BELIEVED IN THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 1. Because Jesus is God, He has always known Scripture. “My word is forever settled in heaven” (Ps. 119:89, BBJ). 2. Jesus, along with the Father and Holy Spirit, gave the Scriptures to Old Testament writers. “No word of prophecy was written by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

When we hear God's voice we have to respond. This is the second sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

Responding to God's Voice - Haggai 1:12-15 When we hear God's voice we have to respond. In ancient times, two of the most famous speakers were the Roman Cicero and the Greek Demosthenes. They were both eloquent, but someone noted the difference in the results of their addresses: "When ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2019

God spoke to Jonah, calling him to go and cry against Nineveh. Foolishly, Jonah thought he could flee the presence of God. However, God intended for Nineveh to hear a warning, and He intended Jonah to deliver that warning. It is futile to try and flee God's presence!

A Futile Effort Jonah 1: 1-10 Having considered the introduction for Jonah, I want to remind us of the major theme of the book. Most tend to focus solely on Jonah’s miraculous deliverance from the belly of the great fish, but that is just one scene from this account in Scripture. In fact, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Know For Certain That I Am Saved?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2019

The Apostle John tells us that we can know we are saved, and then in this epistle gives us three criteria from the Word of God that allow us to know this with certainty.

CAN I KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT I AM SAVED? 1 John 5:13 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 17, 2019 You may listen to an MP3 recording of this message by going to the following Link: http://chirb.it/z48hL4 INTRODUCTION: 1) Is it possible to know that we are saved? A.) To put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 4:13, 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Relationship In A Spirtual Funk?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 22, 2019

It’s time to step aside and delete your preconceived version of what you think your life should be, get out of the way and let God start giving you, all that He has for you!

Is your Relationship in a Funk? Deut 2:2-3 KJ 2. And the LORD spake unto me, saying, 3. Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. Spiritually speaking there are too many Christians this morning across this great world God created, who are in a funk. Most wouldn’t admit ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:2-3, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational