Sermons on Philemon 10:21-25:

The Essential Changes Of New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023

The Essential Changes of New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 23, 2023

Intro Out of respect for being fully transparent... I want to tell you that this past Monday morning I stood before the honorable Judge Mark Young at the SM Courthouse...and he told me that I was looking at potentially 3 to 4 weeks time...I was allowed to temporarily return home...where naturally I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 28:6, Colossians 3:1, John 3:16, John 4:14, John 5:24, Romans 6:22, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Free Will Compatible With God’s Decreed Divine Appointments?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 4, 2022

Do people freely make the choices that lead them to Jesus, or does He predetermine them according to His providential will and lead them to make the choices?

I grew up in the occult. My adoptive Mom was the practitioner and a raging blackout alcoholic. It was not the dark satanic sacrificial worship type. Unlike people I have known, I never killed anything, nor was I sexually abused. It was more along the lines of Wiccan witchcraft, occultism, voodoo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 8:28, Matthew 11:21-24, John 15:19, Romans 8:29, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Person Interpret Scripture And Give Their Own Meaning?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 23, 2019

Some believe that the 66 books that make up the Bible are insufficient, so they continuously look for private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential revelation from God. - A Multi-Part Message

There is a growing belief in the church today that a person can interpret and give their own meaning to Scripture because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27-28 ESV), as well as, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, John 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020

Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Philippians 1:27-28, Ephesians 6:10-14, Philippians 3:20-21, Hebrews 10:35-37, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Jude 1:3, Matthew 12:25, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 18:15-18, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Anchored In Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon uses the imagery of a storm-tossed ship and a lighthouse to illustrate how Christ offers steadfast guidance amid the chaos of life. Through Colossians 3, it calls believers to spiritual renewal by putting off sin and embracing Christlike virtues with intentionality and gratitude.

The Might and Majesty of Nature Close your eyes for a moment. Let your senses tune in to the might and majesty of nature. Listen closely. Can you hear it? The relentless roar of the vast, deep ocean, waves crashing with unbridled fury. The shrill cries of the wind, whipping and swirling, a force ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Ephesians 4:25, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Radical Preacher Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 1, 2020

Paul held nothing back when it came to living for and witnessing for Jesus.

A radical preacher Romans 1:13-17 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The “HOW” of our message gives validity to the “WHAT” of our message.

Marks Of The Messenger Part 2 Acts 14:1-28 This week I watched an interview of a mom who's son was one of the servicemen who was killed in the tragic shooting here in our home town. She experienced what no serviceman's family wants to experience: the arrival of a death notification officer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2018

In week two of our series on Understanding The Bible we will see that from Genesis to Revelation the Bible has one overriding and compelling story - The Coming Of Christ!

The Story of The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible Bumper Video Good morning MGCC! Welcome to week 2 of our series, ‘Understanding The Bible.’ A series that has 2 primary goals… Goal #1 – To take a look at the overwhelming evidence that demonstrates (contrary to the onslaughts of modern culture) ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Use Of The Word "Our"

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This message examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the word "our."

The Apostle Paul’s Use of the Plural Possessive Pronoun OUR I Corinthians 15:3 Arminian Bible commentators teach that the plural possessive pronoun "our" is used in I Corinthians 15:3 in a universal, general, unlimited, unrestricted sense. They paraphrase the middle part of this verse in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey's End

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul arrives in Rome

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. Someone came up to me last week and said that they almost got seasick from last week’s message, and Paul’s experiences there on the Mediterranean Sea were certainly compelling. b. I believe that it is the storms of life, the tribulations that we face that really draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Grace

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Good news for the Galatians

a. PRAYER b. Introduction a. Today we start a new book, and it is always an exciting thing at Calvary to start a new book. We’ve spent the last year and almost two months more studying the Book of Acts. b. Before we dive right into the verses, though, whenever we start a new book to study, I like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Off And Put On!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 29, 2014

In order to renew or revamp anything, we got to first clear the old stuff in order to replace it with fresh new ones. Outside changes in not enough, changes should take place thoroughly - in and out.

By Sis. Bala Samson CONTENTS: 1 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 2. King David – A man after God’s own heart! 3. I am crucified with Christ! CHAPTER ONE From Caterpillar to Butterfly! Romans 12:1”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Demetrius And The Riot In Ephesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2017

Luke had one more story to tell of Paul’s time spent in Ephesus, before he could begin the narrative of Paul’s third missionary journey. He could not leave Ephesus without relating the story of the silversmiths’ riot. The fact that it was a good story..

September 27, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.h: Demetrius and the Riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41) Acts 19:23-41 (KJV) 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist