Sermons on Portland Trail Blazers:

The Danger Of A Faith That Draws Back

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 1, 2022

The danger of backsliding and the even greater risk of apostasy.

The Danger of a Faith That Draws Back Hebrews 10:23-39 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Clean?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 14, 2022

The healing of this leper answers a basic question for all human beings, namely the desire to be clean.

Do You Want to Be Clean? Mark 1:40-42 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 6, 2021

What to do when you don't know what to do.

“Between a Rock and a Hard Place” Introduction: I believe that the Lord led me to this text this morning because I needed to hear it and there are many others that need to hear it as well. To say that this last year has been a difficult time for many of us is an understatement. There have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Verses Vs Viruses

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2020

A Christian perspective on the fear of coronavirus.

Verses vs Viruses Introduction: We are living in a time that the Bible speaks about in great detail and this morning I would like to speak to one aspect of those biblical details that I believe is relevant to the church and Christians everywhere. The issue that I’m talking about is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Fruits Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 27, 2020

I message to encourage those who are struggling with assurance of salvation.

Five Fruits of Faith Introduction: I don’t think that there is anything more important than salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. God has placed an awareness of eternity in all of us and deep inside we know that this life is not all there is. That being said is it possible to know that you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Master On A Mission Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 18, 2020

Pt 1 of a series to remind believers that Jesus is all powerful and that nothing is impossible with him.

Series – Miracles in Mark Pt. 1 - “The Master on a Mission” Mark 5:1-20 Scripture Reading (18-20) Good morning! It’s great to have you with us today and we trust that you have come expecting God to do something in our hearts and minds. Today we are looking at a passage from the Gospel of Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch That Transforms Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 18, 2020

Pt 2 of a series to remind us about the power of Jesus to change lives when we trust Him and His power.

Series – The Miracles of the Master Pt. 2 - “The Wounded Healer” Mark 5:25-34 Scripture Reading (25-34) Last week we looked at the power that Jesus has over the demonic world. He cast 2,000 demons out of the maniac of Gadara. The results for this man were transformative for we see him cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminent Passion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 10, 2018

Focus on the love of God.

“The Preeminent Passion” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Introduction: When I was a teenager there was a popular song recorded by Jackie DeShannon and later by Dionne Warwick entitled “What the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Formula For Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2018

A message sharing the keys to success in the work of the church.

“The Formula for Spiritual Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 17:11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018

This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

“The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Views From The Valley

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 24, 2018

a message about the last valley we must cross.

“The Views from the Valley” 2 Timothy 4:9-22 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Gave All

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 1, 2018

A sermon based in John 3:16 for the 4th of July weekend.

“One Gave All” John 3:1-16 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. As we think about this 242 anniversary of our independence and the great sacrifices that have been made to preserve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2018

This message examines why many professing Christians do not have the joy of the Lord.

“The Journey to Joy” John 15:1-12 John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This morning’s message is one that the Lord laid on my heart awhile back and with God being my helper I’d like to preach on the subject of joy in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Prodigals

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2018

God's love for prodigals.

“A Passion for Prodigals” John 21:1-25 John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. No story in scripture is more winsome that the one Jesus tells in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Children's Champion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 26, 2018

A message to adult's about the Lord's emphasis on children.

“The Children’s Champion” Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist