Sermons on Peculiar:

Alone, Yet Not Alone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The title of my message is a paradox, for to say, alone, yet not alone seems to contradict itself. How can two opposites be true? How can one be alone and yet not alone at the same time?

Bjornsen, the great Norwegian poet, who received the Nobel Prize for literature was once asked what incident in his life gave him the most pleasure. He replied that is was an occasion when his house was attacked and his windows broken. This sounds slightly odd and paradoxical, but before you jump ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-32

Aliens From Another World

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 24, 2020

We need to view ourselves as “Aliens,” and not make ourselves too comfortable as citizens of this world.

TITLE: ALIENS FROM ANOTHER WORLD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 69:8 / EPHESIANS 2:12 / I PETER 1:1-2 When I was growing up in the 70's, it seemed like the most popular tv shows and movies involved aliens and UFO’S -- I grew up watching Star Trek - Lost In Space -- and it was as if most shows on TV, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Trees

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There are over 500 reference to trees, and they play a major role in God's revelation. The text we are looking at in Judges 9 is not the most important, but it is the most conspicuous.

One of the questions most often debated among amateur philosophers is whether or not a tree falling in the woods makes any noise is no one is around to hear it? From a biblical perspective there is never a time when the trees are not being heard, for if we take seriously the Lordship of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Serving As Good Soldiers Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

Thankfully Jesus lives, and we are his people. There is no one else.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theaters. A stunning film, and for Christmas this year I got a DVD copy of Dunkirk. Both of these stories revolve around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Top Level Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Top-level thanksgiving depends on deep awareness of the goodness of God, and none can have this awareness until they have the assurance of salvation in Christ. You must experience God's goodness and mercy in being forgiven and set free from sin to have the thankful heart of the Psalmist.

Leslie Weatherhead tells the story of the 5 year old boy use to listen to the radio even though he could not understand anything but the children's programs. He observed that his parents listened every day to what was called the news. He could make nothing of that. One Sunday morning he went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-5

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

W e hear a great deal today about the benefits of walking.

Every good medical doctor knows the value of walking, this is why they strongly recommend it to their patients. But walking has also proven to be good for other things. Illus: A young fellow was walking in the park one day and he saw a beautiful young lady sitting on a bench reading a book. • He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 13 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2022

In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.

Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 23:2-5, Exodus 13:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (9 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and wondered what that person looked like.

If you have, you were probably, like most people, surprised when you actually saw that person. Why? Because that person probably did not look at all like you had thought from the way he/she sounded. I want to ask you another question. Have you ever read your Bible and tried to imagine what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tweets From God (Part 2: Philemon) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

“If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet?” The Bible contains five short one-chapter books. The second, Philemon, is a tweet about a runaway slave changed by the gospel of Jesus.

Tweets from God: Philemon Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/22/2016 Last Sunday I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. Like I said last week, with over 200 million users, Twitter is the most popular social network besides Facebook. But what makes Twitter unique is that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boy Are We Different ... The Creation Of Mankind

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 2, 2021

Are we the product of 13.6 billion years (give or take a few billion) or are we the direct creation of a Creator who made us in His own image? What makes us different from all of the other animals on earth? God knows. And He told us.

Boy Are We Different … The Creation of Mankind Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 10:7-18, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 24:23-24, Matthew 15:22, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:19, Job 19:25-27, Genesis 1:6-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

A Church Built On Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024

Just what is it that makes a church authentic? The greatest challenge that we find as we try to follow Jesus is dedicating ourselves to the truth of the Scripture in a culture that tends to base their lives on their own opinions instead of on the truth of God's word.

I don't think I need to tell any of you that our church is going through a new phase. We are about to enter into a new stage of growth for this church beginning in January. I have asked God what words can I bring to the church that would make this transition a lot easier so that we can remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 16 - Overcoming Fears Of The Present Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 30, 2025

There are so many who are gripped with all sorts of fears, and only the Lord Jesus can help us overcome these fears. Anyone who puts their faith in Jesus will conquer every fear and live a victorious life.

We read in Luke 21:26, “men fainting at heart from fear, and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.” (YLT) The disciples of Jesus enquired of Him as to what would be the signs that the end of days was close at hand. Jesus went on to explain in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, 1 Samuel 17:3-4, 1 Samuel 17:10, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:37, 2 Kings 5:7-8, 2 Kings 5:10, 2 Kings 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other