Sermons on Possession:

Is That All You've Got?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024

We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

“As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Take And Eat - Mark 14:22-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2024

Why do some verses in the Bible make our relationship with God sound conditional, and other verses make it sound unconditional? The answer to that question is the key to understanding the gospel and having the closest, most intimate relationship with God possible.

Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, Matthew 26:26-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

We Are His Offspring

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2024

God created mankind, and He gives us our being. Thus, we must not segregate on the basis of race or sex. Flowing from the knowledge of God's creation, and having given His Word, we discover that not all cultures are equal, though all people have opportunity to know God.

“Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Came Down

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2024

Pentecost was a once forever event presaging the work of the Spirit in God's people. The phenomena were displayed once, but the power of the Spirit continues to be revealed through the testimony of God's redeemed people who are empowered to do this holy work.

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope! - 1 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

How would a half billion dollar inheritance affect the way you feel, think, and act? We have been given a far greater inheritance than that.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Wrong About Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2024

If we focus on our tenets to the exclusion of focusing on the will of the Lord, we are in danger of drifting into Pharisaical Religion. If we allow this to happen, we will displease the Lord and oppose Him.

“When the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah (Comforter) Part 1 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 19, 2025

Restoration and renewal, rebuilding the wall, opposition fails to stop construction; takes place over 20 years. There are 9 major prayers in this book. (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries); notes by biblegateway.com

Nehemiah’s Grief for the Exiles; prayer for Jerusalem 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the [a]capitol, (HIS PARENTS WERE IN THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY, THIS TAKES PLACE IN IRAN. WE NEED TO PRAY FOR PEACE ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

Follow-up especially for new Christians.

Eternal Security Intro: Notice that Assurance of Salvation is not the same as Eternal Security. Every believer is eternally secure, but not all have assurance that they are eternally secure. Eternal Security means that once a person is truly saved, they will remain saved eternally. I. First, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Not Be Confused

Contributed by James Trusty on Feb 24, 2001

An exposition of Matt. 24-25

Matthew 24-25 Next to Ezek. 38-39, these two chapters must be truly understood if we want all the questions concerning the rapture and the second advent to be cleared up. Most of the fallacies of men regarding these two subjects come from a wrong understanding of prophecy, and because we do not ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

His Passion For You Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In this message we will talk about how the Christ is passionate about being with you. (The Passion of the Christ pt-1)

His Passion For You The Passion Of The Christ – part one (Also if you can get it, play the 3rd day song ’love Song From A Savior...’ the main chorus is "just to be with you" and it talks about all that Christ did just to be with us...) Show Movie Trailer of the passion… THIS MORNING – we kick ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Repalce Rules With Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

As we continue in our series, What Jesus Came To Do, we are going to look at the awesome truth – that Jesus came to replace rules with relationships….

He Came To Replace Rules W/Relationships What Jesus Came To Do – part two QUESTION – who here likes rules….? We have rules at home…. Wash your hands before you eat Take off your shoes before you come into the house Don’t touch the thermostat Ask before you eat There are rules at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing To Be Different

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

In this message we will see that if we are ever going to live God’s way we must choose to be different, holy, separate from the world.(Living God’s Way Part 2)

Choosing To Be Different Living God’s Way – part two James 1:13-2:3 TODAY – is our second week in our new message series it is a study of 1 Peter that we are called, ‘Living God’s Way…” FRIENDS - we are digging deeply into a words written nearly 2,000 years ago, by a guy who loved Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joyful Jesus

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 31, 2002

Jesus was a man of JOY and so should we be! He had a sense of humor! He was FUN! He laughed! He played! Where’s the JOY in OUR lives?

“JESUS, MAN OF JOY!” September 1, 2002 ROCK POINT CHURCH PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS John 15:11 “These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!” PSALM 100! THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front row!2. I was so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

Cedar

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Cross Roads In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible.

Cross Roads in the Journey of Life Thesis: We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible. Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7: 1 My son, do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational