Sermons on Preludes:

The Glory-Driven Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010

Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Back-Story; The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010

What to do with disappointments in prayer

Luke 1:5-25 “Back-story; the Birth of John the Baptist” Who here has ever had a major disappointment in life? How many have prayed for something, but it just seems like heaven in silent? Let me ask you...how did you feel because of that silence or lack of an answer to prayer? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. 1.The source of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015

Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lamb And The 144,000 On Mount Zion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2017

This is the illustrious company of the 144,000 from the twelve tribes of Israel, who are sealed (Revelation 7). These sealed ones have been preserved unharmed throughout the great tribulation, despite the rage of the dragon and the beast.

Lesson: IV.A.4: The Lamb and the 144,000 on Mount Zion (Revelation 14:1-5) Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation ? Revelation 14:1-5 (KJV) ? 1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Dad

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 19, 2011

Lessons from my father that also translate into spiritual/biblical lessons from our Heavenly father...

Lessons from Dad TCF Sermon June 19, 2011 Father’s Day is not just the masculine counterpart of Mother’s Day. As one example of this reality, here’s one young boy’s definition of Father’s Day: It’s just like Mother’s Day only you don’t spend so much. Dads don’t always seem to get the same level ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Faithful To The Future Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The spiritual life of those in their teens. It reflects one of the greatest opportunities that we have... and a calling that I trust God will stir in each if us.

Being Faithful to the Future Series: NEXTing - Serving Jesus’ Call to the Next Generations Brad Bailey – June 5, 2011 ‘Teen Spiritual Life’ video (3:55 min) Montage video from Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers by Christian Smith and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 19, 2015

We want to consider words from the Bible that should encourage us to keep the fires burning in our personal life and in the life of our church.

Turn to Leviticus 6. We will look at three verses in this chapter – 9, 12, & 13. The title for today’s sermon is “Keep the Fire Burning.” Many times you hear someone say, “That church is really on fire.” Or, maybe they say, “That person is really on ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13, 2 Samuel 8:10

Denomination: *other

New Game Just Out – ‘kill The King’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 1 – 16

John 19: 1 – 16 New Game Just Out – ‘Kill The King’ 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.4 Pilate then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Going All In, In Loving Him Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2018

In this message we will talk how to begin loving God with our heart, mind, soul and strength. God has offered us an incredible invitation to enter into intimate relationship with himself.

Going All In, In Loving Him OKAY… I don’t know about you, but I am never going back! NOW – I would like to start out this morning with a brief devotional thought that comes from one of the chapters some of us read this week in our FCFH… Matthew 8, I read it on Friday what an amazing chapter! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thursday - An Evening Full Of Surprises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 28, 2022

Thursday evening was full of surprises as Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples. During the evening, Jesus washed their feet, and announced that one of them would betray Him, another would deny Him, and all of them would desert Him. They must have thought He was kidding, but He wasn't!

A. If you know me very well, then you know that I like to laugh and joke. 1. This Friday is April Fools Day, so I thought I might share a few April Fools’ funnies. 2. I heard about guy who years ago swapped the price labels on the pumps at the gas station? It was an April Fuel’s joke. 3. I heard ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Sing?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022

On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 17th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023

Year A, Proper 19.

Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 A). A PATH THROUGH THE SEA. Exodus 14:19-31. EXODUS 14:19a. The “Angel of God” removed Himself from ‘going before’ the people and “went behind them.” We see here, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 7, 2008

After the call to come & receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way b/c God’s ways & our ways are immeasurably different.

ISAIAH 55: 6-13 GOD’S WONDER WORKING WORD After the call to come and receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way because God’s ways and our ways are immeasurably different. Those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Baptist