Sermons on Preservation:

Carry The Torch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011

Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

The type of lives we live dictate the impact we have on the unchurched.

FOCAL POINT: A VIBRANT CHURCH ME: So, I am really not a fan of bland food. When I eat food, I want it to taste good. I want it to wake up my senses, I want to be like, yeah this is awesome. And there are just some foods that need to be seasoned so that they wake up your senses. You know, like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

# 23~ Twenty Four & Five Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2012

TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". TWENTY FIVE stands for "THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS" It is fou

# 23~ TWENTY FOUR & FIVE ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS~ 3-31-12 TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". Both Moses and David ordered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2009

Exposition of Acts 25:1-12 about the providential hand of God upon Paul’s life and journey to Rome

Text: Acts 25:1-12, Title: The Providence of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/16/09, AM A. Opening illustration: The story of the guy who wrote “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “The providence of God means the continuing action of God in preserving His creation and guiding it toward his intended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting Or Accepting The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2014

The psalmist's love, trust and hope is in the Word of God, but he knows that not all people's heart and life are so devoted to God. The psalmist thus reflects upon those who reject God's Word.

PSALM 119: 113-120 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REJECTING OR ACCEPTING THE WORD / TRUST AND TREMBLE [1 Corinthians. 3:11–15] The psalmist's love, trust and hope is in the Word of God, but he knows that not all people's heart and life are so devoted to God. The psalmist thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Of Joseph

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 30, 2020

Though Joseph's brothers intended to harm him, God intended to work through their actions for good. Ultimately this truth allowed Joseph to forgive his brothers. Forgiveness may sometimes be a decision we have to make but we can do so trusting that God will work good through it.

Like last week, we have skipped ahead a few generations in Genesis to get to today’s reading. So to quickly summarize, Abraham, whose deep desire for a son we heard about in last week’s reading, fathered a son by the name of Isaac. Isaac was the father of two children, Esau and Jacob. Jacob or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-8, Genesis 37:12-22, Genesis 37:26-34, Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 8:28, Luke 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

An Honest Word About A Horrific Place Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 14, 2018

Most people believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority assuming everyone will eventually wind up in heaven, or some place of euphoric bliss. Heaven is reserved for the saved, but hell will be a reality for those apart from Christ.

An Honest Word about a Horrific Place Mark 9: 42-50 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the common attitude that permeates modern society. We live in an age when most believe that truth is relative, rather than absolute. Most believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020

Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

“I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Revival

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Some thoughts on keeping the gospel flowing from Colossians 4:2-6; preached in preparation for revival services (Outline and material adapted from Lindsey Garmon in Carolina Christian Magazine, article entitled "Is the Message Flowing?")

Introduction: Somewhere, sometime, somebody shared the “good news” of what Jesus did for you at the cross and the tomb! Who was that person or persons? How did that process occur for you? How grateful we are that someone helped us to come to the gospel! Obviously, in that process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Will Be Done

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 16, 2020

As we look down the barrel of the corona virus, we can’t forget Who is mightier than this sickness. Let’s pray Thy will be done, because we know what God’s great will is.

Sermon- Thy will be done - I’m setting back & taking in what all is happening in our world today. - We have Covid19 (the corona virus) over 3,000 people have died - We have the flu - over 16,000 have died - We have tornadoes tearing apart lives & homes - Earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

We have the Spirit of Christ. Fellowship with the Father by Jesus Christ. God's grace by the Son of God.

Introduction A. Last week I mentioned that Paul uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” and “Lord 6 times in this first chapter of 1 Corinthians 1. However, He also uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” 9 times in these first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance That Endures

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 18, 2018

All of us are called in our walk to persevere. Perseverance comes not from any sort of physical strength, or mental fortitude, it comes from a faith focused on the assurances found in the promises of God.

King Sisyphus was a proud, arrogant and deceitful king. Upon his death the Greek gods punished him by sentencing him to roll a large stone up a mountain only to have it roll back down again and again for eternity. This Greek fable can at times describe the life of a Christian. As we navigate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

New Wine Into New Wineskins

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus ditches the old ways of coming to God, in favor of the new. And He did not apologize for doing so, nor did he asked permission or approval from people who were stuck with the old ways.

In as much as we love to hold on to the year/decade, that was, it is not the wise. The old has gone, and the new has come! We embrace all that God has lined up to prepare His Bride for His imminent return. We must continue to evolve as an individual and as a Church family. Nonetheless, our biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Job 8:7, Mark 2:22, Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Foursquare

(Section 3) Before You Pomise Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Reasons to Marry? Choosing Mates, Compatibility

Relationships and Marriage III. BEFORE YOU PROMISE INTRODUCTION: There was a you man who fell in love with a pretty young lady. He took her home to meet his mother before asking her to marry him. But alas, his mother disliked the girl intensely and refused to give her blessings. Three times ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proof Noah's Flood Really Happened Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2017

The fossil record says "Yes!" The vast sedimentary rock says "Yes!" The vast coal seams, quick-frozen mammals, extinction of dinosaurs, polystrate trees, pre-Cambrian void say "Yes!" The wiorldwide legends and the sightings on Ararat say "Yes!"

EVIDENCE NOAH’S FLOOD REALLY HAPPENED I. GEOLOGICAL FINDINGS SUPPORT THE FLOOD IF THERE HAD BEEN A FLOOD, WHAT EVIDENCE WOULD WE EXPECT TO FIND? SIX EVIDENCES: A. Evidence #1—FOSSILS HIGH AND DRY Fossils of sea creatures high above sea level due to the ocean waters having flooded over the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God