Sermons on Pleasure:

Four Signs Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 22, 2022

Just as the 120 disciples did, we need to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit.

Four Signs of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: Without Pentecost the Christ even – life, death, and the resurrection of Jesus - remains imprisoned in history as something to remember, think about and reflect on. The Spirit of Jesus comes to dwell within us, so that we can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 8, 2024

Which animal is not faithful in a relationship? The answer: Cheetah. You might have thought I was going to say: People. But as unfaithful as many people are, there is one who is always faithful. The Lord is faithful!

Alba 4-7-2024 THE LORD IS FAITHFUL II Thessalonians 3:1-5 There was an advertisement which read, “Faithful Dog For Sale”. So a guy called up the owner for details and said, “Hey, I saw your offer for a faithful dog, I have a couple of questions.” “Shoot.” “Is he good with kids?” “Very. He’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Disturbed Woman Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 29, 2023

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is absolutely willing to break cultural norms. He is led by scripture. And the meeting brings great results.

We’re in the third talk in our series on ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ Last week, we looked at a passage in John 3. A man called Nicodemus met Jesus. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. In short, he was a very respectable man. Jesus told him that he needed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

6 Reasons To Celebrate God's Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

You cannot make too many withdraws from the bank account of God’s great love.

Turn to Psalm 136 because you have a part to play in today’s sermon. Why is knowing God so valuable? 1. Knowing God Gives You Confidence “He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action” (Daniel 11:32). The people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Sex Is Not Dirty: Matters Of Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

If you are a believer, you are God’s. You were made by God and for God. God owns your body.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. A day set aside in America for lovers. Valentine’s Day causes us to think of romance… Lovers in Paris… Marriage Proposals on bended knees… Of writing “Will You Marry Me?” on the Jumbotron of a large stadium somewhere… And who can think of Valentine’s Day without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Death

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 8, 2021

HEALING

Death I want to talk about death this and what the Bible says about it. The Lord laid it on my heart to do a sermon on death. It seems this past year and recently right here at church ,people that we been praying for, or passing away. So what does death mean to you? Are you afraid to die? God did ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Genesis 1:3-5

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

We know that God is able to heal, but sometimes we aren’t healed. This message looks at one possible reason why, as we examine an illness that the apostle Paul wrestled with for most of his Christian life - his "thorn in the flesh."

This evening we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that is related to the subject matter of healing. In the Scripture we discover that our God is a God of healing. He says in Exodus 15:26, “I am the Lord who heals you.” We also read that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, heals us as well, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Winter: Darkness My Closest Friend? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2022

In the season of winter, often called the dark night of the soul, one finds that despite its cold, harsh, and often painful reality there is much one can do to honor God: pray, prune, wait upon the Lord and reflect on all things unseen.

Spiritual Rhythm Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The following sermon series is based on Mark Buchanan’s book, Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul. There are seasons or “cycles of the heart” that each of us either by our own choices or more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon in the SC series pack, "The Heart of Christmas"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/169217 Last week we began Advent by studying the heart of Christmas as a season of hope. We see the faithfulness of God from his prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Brethren

What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2025

For 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, year c

What are You Doing Here, Elijah? 1 Kings 19:1–18 NKJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025

The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Commandment (8 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

I would like to remind you again of the importance of considering why God gave these ten commandments to Israel.

Why? God gave them to Israel before they entered the promised land as they were forming a new nation. He knew that the people needed laws to govern the people by. Every person could not just do as he pleased, when he pleased, to whomever he pleased. Today we would like to deal with the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Easter Though The Eyes Of Barabbas

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 14, 2022

One can only imagine the shock and awe experienced by Barabbas. He was guilty of every charge. He is on death row awaiting execution, then the surprise come. “You are free to go! All can be saved, all need to be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

Sermon – Seeing Easter Though the Eyes of Barabbas Luke 23:13-25 New Living Translation 13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, 14 and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Giving: The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 11, 2021

The goal of this sermon is not to “hit you up” for money but to provide you with sound doctrine on tithing so that you might be good stewards by sharing with one another the blessings you have received.

Giving: The Widows Mite Mark 12:41-44 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “A story is told of a circus strong man who particularly had very powerful hands. And one of the things he would do is take an orange before the crowd and squeeze it with his bare hand until every drop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist