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Settling For Sodom

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 2, 2017

A message for those who have drifted from their faith.

"Settling for Sodom" Genesis 19:1-16 We recently spent some time with my wife's parents who are both in the 80"s and it reminded me of this story. Two young boys were staying the night at their grandparents' house. At bedtime they knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger brother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life Series

Contributed by Zack Ford on May 28, 2015

The Godly Christian life is a life of warfare against sin and witness to an unbelieving world. Abstain from the passions of your flesh! Make war with your sin. And as you do this, continue to live lives that are honorable among the unbelieving world.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life INTRO One of my favorite documents from early Church history is called “The Epistle to Diognetus.” The letter was written in the early 100’s AD, probably around 130. That puts its writing not even a century after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Bible Church

What Makes Us Tick? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Believing In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2020

Believing in Jesus gives us: 1. peace with God (vs. 1). 2. a pathway to God (vs. 1-2). 3. praise for God (vs. 2). 4. progress from God (vs. 2-4). 5. an out-pouring of God's love (vs. 5).

The Blessings of Believing in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 5:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 15, 2016 (Revised November 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. Back in chapter 3, God's Word clearly established the truth that, other than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Run To The Roar Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 26, 2021

Independence Day: This message looks at what the NT says about fighting; and it reflects on the initial battles of the American Revolution, with an application toward the spiritual conflict that we face in America today.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Run to the Roar.” The Fourth of July is a national holiday that many churches recognize; one which “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) I find it interesting that we have a day ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-12, John 18:33-36, Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020

Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, James 2:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Job 2:3, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yoke Anointing Breaker

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Nov 19, 2014

Many people, like Esau, have had a life programmed for difficulties. They have a yoke placed on their shoulders thus there is a limit they can’t go beyond. The secret of breaking free from this yoke is to be tired of it and grow restless. Yoke destroyer.

SERMON: “His father Isaac answered him; your dwelling will be away from the earth’s riches, away from the dew of heaven above. You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will break his yoke from off your neck” Gen 27:40 Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hard Way Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2020

Choose love and so choose life!

The Hard Way (Matthew 7:12-14) Lee Strobel asks us to imagine a daughter and her boyfriend going out for a Coke on a school night. The father says to her, “You must be home before eleven.” It gets to be 10:45 p.m. and the two of them are still having a great time. They don't want the evening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Kingdom Justice Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019

Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020

1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-18, John 18:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Of All Nights – The Garden (2020 Sermon) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 28, 2020

Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53 - Sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place - Obedience (vs 39-45) (2). The Kiss - Treachery (vs 47-48) (3). The Sword - Rebellion (vs 49-51) (4). The Cup - Submission (vs 52-54a) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. • In one particular comic strip, • Snoopy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Grace In Groaning Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2020

If you want to grow in difficult times, get to know God, obey God, and cry out to God if you must; but no matter what, learn and grow from God’s discipline.

Richard Lee had been the lone police officer in the small town of Croydon, New Hampshire for 20 years. So, two months ago (February 2020), when the local board decided to outsource their law enforcement needs to the state police, Lee walked out, disgusted. He also walked out in his underwear. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-23, Judges 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Crucifixion At Golgotha Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2017

Fourth part of The Echoes of Easter.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 4 "His Crucifixion on Golgotha" Luke 23:26-49 Luke 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Legacy

Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019

Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gleaners Are Cleaners

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 22, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 24: 1 – 22

Deuteronomy 24: 1 – 22 Gleaners are Cleaners 24 “When a man takes a wife and marries her, and it happens that she finds no favor in his eyes because he has found some uncleanness in her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, puts it in her hand, and sends her out of his house, 2 when she has ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel