Sermons on Party:

Desire Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022

This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 6, 2022

In this message we will unpack 3 statements in regards to this beatitude: The Promise, The Call and The Path.

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Matthew 5:8 MGCC – on December 19th, we as a church began a journey in the Gospel of Matthew… NOW CURRENTLY – we are in Matthew chapter 5. WHERE JESUS – after spending about a year… teaching the multitudes, healing the sick, cleansing the leper and telling everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, James 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A City On A Hill Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallowed Be Your Name (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2023

in part two of the message we will (after some review) answer 2 questions... #1 - What does pursuing holiness look like #2 - How do we pursue holiness

Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY MGCC – it is October 9th 2022.... AND – as we gather together (on this beautiful Fall morning) I want to remind you of a few things, that... God is real. Jesus is alive. His word is true His promises are certain We are His church, His people, and ‘in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joyfully Hoping For God 2 (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 27, 2022

Though this is an edited version of the first one, but God revealed to me another message to enhance the previous one. May everyone who will read this find the grace and mercy of God towards those who are looking for His joyful hope.

Intro: Good morning and we welcome everyone to our 4th and last Sunday for the month of March with a theme “A Joyful Hope”. And throughout all our exhortations this month, it all circled on this topic. But a question remained unanswered “are we happy?” Do we still feel the joy of God in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Join Murderous Gangs (Proverbs 1:8-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

Gangs can make you quite the offer: power, wealth, and community. But join, and you'll end up dead. The passage turns into a broader appeal to avoid ill-gotten gains.

Introduction Although my wife Heidi and I have been married for less than 5 years, we’ve moved a lot in that time period. We’ve lived in three states, 3 apartments, and two houses, and we feel a bit like gypsies without a real home. Heidi and I met up in Manitoba at Providence Bible College. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:9-19

Resolve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2022

Resolve to live convictionally without compromise.

Last Sunday afternoon, Beth and I drove to the Chicago area to celebrate Mother’s Day with Beth’s mom. It was a joy to see her mom and dad, two of her sisters, and two brothers-in-law. After visiting for a bit, my brother-in-law Mark shared how disappointed and sad he is about what is happening ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Idads (Intentional Dads)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2022

In this message we unpack 5 areas where dads need to be more intentional

iDADS “Intentional Dads” 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/17321/ im-watching-you-dad Wow… I’ve watched that video a bunch of times this week, and I gotta tell you, it moved me every single time. It’s powerful, convicting, challenging… Sooo convicting, and sooo true I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priscilla And Aquila Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022

Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Aquila is usually listed among the Seventy Disciples.

Saints Aquila and Priscilla of Rome Depiction of Saint Paul (left) in the home of Saints Aquila and Priscilla. Holy Couple and Martyrs Born Unknown Died Rome Venerated in • Catholic Church • Eastern Orthodoxy • Oriental Orthodoxy • Lutheran Church Canonized Pre-Congregation Feast • 8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2022

Some of the events leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca have been institutionalized in the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Before the bride and bridegroom stand under the chuppah, they participate in a special ceremony called badeken (veiling).

Rebekah Rebecca appears in the Hebrew Bible[1] as Isaac’s wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:67

Denomination: Baptist

John Jesus I Am Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God?

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024! Thesis: To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Exodus 3:13-15, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2023

To avoid sliding into sin, make sure you are tethered to God’s truth.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Genesis 3:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2023 One of my favorite shows is America’s Funniest Home Videos. I can’t stop laughing at the videos which show people slipping and sliding on ice. I know first-hand that falling isn’t funny because it led to my shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Rest In His Peace

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 28, 2023

On that first Easter a lot of things happened on that day, but it wasn't until after the resurrection that Jesus could finally say Peace be unto you.

We Rest in His Peace Isaiah 53:5-7 | John 20:19-21 (5) But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7, John 20:19-21