Sermons on Preparing For The Future:

Trusting God Even When We Don't Understand Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at high point of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at highpoint of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven. Job is the story of man named Job, a man whose character was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Did About It Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2020

Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin of the world and the darkness in us. Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin of the person sitting next to you. Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin in our own hearts.

WHAT GOD DID ABOUT IT John 1:29-34 #John1 READ John 1:29-34 [Responsive Reading, Congregation Reads Bold Print] The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the One I meant when I said, 'A Man who comes ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Hate Anyone? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The quality of your life will be determined by how well you know God. Not information about God, but really know God.

A young lady and a pastor’s daughter when off to a state school here in Texas and the very first person she met said, “There is no God. There has never been any God. If there is a God, I am he.” This same young lady when to her first class where her professor announced: “I want to serve notice on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Soldier Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 25, 2021

Memorial Day: This message is written by a former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain. We can learn some things from our military men and women that apply to our walk with the Lord and the Christian fight for people's spiritual freedom.

Memorial Day is tomorrow, and this morning I’m going to be sharing from a message I’ve entitled “Lessons from a Soldier.” So, let me get started by sharing a brief history of Memorial Day. “In 1868, General John A. Logan, then president of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:31-35, Matthew 10:34-38, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From Depression Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The words of Psalm 38 have hands and feet. They climb all over you. They work their way into your heart and conscience, and will not be dislodged. In a word, David wrestled with a prominent emotion condition, his depression and his need for healing.

Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005) was an Austrian-Jewish architectural engineer and a Holocaust survivor. He became famous after WW II for his work to hunt down Nazi war criminals. In his book, The Sunflower, Wiesenthal describes an episode of his life toward the conclusion of WW II. It is 1943 and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 10, 2020

Spend time with Jesus the rabbi Our first responsibility is our family Give Jesus what you got

ANDREW John 1:35-42, 6:5-10 #John1 INTRODUCTION… THE GUY WE TALK ABOUT TODAY (p) We are going to talk about a special guy from the Bible today… If he were a Harlem Globetrotter, he’d be Walter “Toots” Wright. If he were a Star Wars movie, he’d be “A New Hope.” If he were a Nintendo game, he’d be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 6:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Our Priorities Straight

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jan 21, 2022

We live in times when it's a challenge to keep our priorities straight. The Bible gives us great examples of those who were able to choose right, and also enjoy the consequences of their godly choices.

Setting our Priorities Straight Take a moment to write down three things that you consider your topmost priorities in your life. Also write down the number of hours you spend on any given day on these activities that are mentioned – time spent on eating, sleeping, studying, working, with family, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-11, Genesis 25:27-34, Hebrews 12:16-17, 1 John 2:16, Ruth 1:13-18, Matthew 1:5-6, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 7:22, John 12:1-8, 1 Timothy 6:6, Matthew 12:50, Luke 10:26-28, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Colossians 3:22-23, Matthew 10:37, 1 John 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2014

To show that our desire should not be gold, perfumes and precious stones but the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire gold, perfumes and precious stones? Our delight must be the LORD only. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #19 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing Study of the Book of Romans covering chapter 8:18-8:28

Book of Romans Lesson # 19 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 8:18 – 28 Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. This was the verse that we ended with last time, but it seems appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 9, 2014

The identity of the Holy Spirit can be misunderstood at times. This sermon deals with the Holy Spirit identifying himself.

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what his role is. We have a rather clear understanding of God, the Heavenly Father and Jesus, our Savoir. However the Holy Spirit can become controversial in his role. First of all the Holy Spirit is a real person. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Laborers Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The third in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point, expository sermon explores the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the eleventh hour hire. It highlights the extravagant, endless, and equalizing grace of God!

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE LABORERS Scott Bayles, pastor Portions adapted from Max Lucado’s “Grace” & “In the Grip of Grace” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/9/14 Well over fifty years ago, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Judges (Jephthah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In this last sermon in the series, we learn about Jephthah's Childhood, Jephthah's Courage, and Jephthah's Character.

Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Jephthah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/27/2014 The last few weeks we’ve been exploring the book of Judges. The stories collected in this section of Scripture aren’t exactly what you’d call a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Esau Is Only After Physical Blessing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still think that you can work your way to heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law. IV. TEXT: Genesis 27:1 (Contemporary English ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have No Fear Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2014

The concept of whom to fear as set forth in Luke 12:4-7 teaches us that God cares deeply for Christian believers.

Scripture Jesus had completed his ministry in Galilee and was on his way to Jerusalem during the final few months of his life before his crucifixion. During this time Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. Commentator William Barclay says, “When we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014

I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

“Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed