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Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2019

In showing how submission can be a godly force for revolutionary love, in Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a), 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) and 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Colossians 3:18–24 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

The Value Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2018

Paul proclaims The Value of a Woman, as specific women are identified and 1) Commended as an Excellent Helper (Romans 16:1–2), 2) Commended for Excellent Hospitality (Romans 16:3-5a) and 3) Commended for Excellent Hard Work (Romans 16:6-7, 12-13).

It’s not uncommon on Mother’s Day, to thank moms for all they do. We praise them for their hard work, attentiveness, thoughtfulness, compassion and care. As appreciative as we may be, the unfortunate inference is that we just value them for what they do. Naturally, with God, His valuation is much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-7, Romans 16:12-13

Denomination: Other

Measure Your Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2016

1) An accurate belief in the nature of God (1 John 1:5), and 2) A genuine belief in the certainty of sin (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)

Ever since the fall, humanity has tried to deny the reality of sin, even though every human being is innately aware of its presence. (cf. Rom. 2:14-16). People today minimize and redefine sin, often alleging that the “failures” of their lives and certain “disorders” exist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Other

Lessons From Olivet

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The Mount of Olives was important to Jesus. It is a place of praise, a place of rest, a place of communion, a place of surrender, a place of blessing, and a place of retreat – things important to both Christ and believers today.

I’ve entitled our message today “Lessons from Olivet,” and I wish to begin by reading Luke 22:39, which is our focal verse. This verse says, “Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.” This morning, I feel led to preach a message about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38, Luke 21:37-38, Matthew 26:26-39, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Theology Of Problems Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

History began with a problem. Problems are more universal than sin, for Jesus had no sin but He had problems. Even before sin, Adam and Eve had a problem. Their problem was, should I obey God or not?

A woman who wanted her apartment painted while she was out of town was very fussy. She insisted that the ceiling be painted the exact shade of her ash tray. The painters after trying to mix this exact shade unsuccessfully finally hit upon a solution to their problem. They painted the ash ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-4

What Happens When I Die?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 28, 2023

The following sermon is going to discuss what happens the moment a person dies. The horrors of hell are described in detail to encourage one to choose heaven and live eternally in the Lord's presence.

What Happens When I Die? Luke 16:19-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While death is not a subject we like to talk about, its rushing guaranteed occurrence forces each of us to consider what will happen to me when I die? While it might be convenient to believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 3, 2013

COURAGE IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT.

GOAL ATTAINMENT COURAGE-PART 1 OF 5 INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL STRESSED GOAL ATTAINMENT. COURAGE IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PHILIPPIANS 3: 14. PAUL EXPRESSED HIS GOAL ATTAINMENT IN THIS VERSE. THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE READS “I PRESS ON TOWARD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Nation

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What does a Godly Nation look like?

I. We need a godly Nation (v.12-15) - "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible." George Washington (1st President of the United States) [Attributed -- Walker P. Whitman, A Christian History of the American Republic: A Textbook for Secondary Schools, (Boston: Green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011

How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Other

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2017

Revival Comes: 1) When people acknowledge their Personal Sinfulness (Ezra 9:5-6), 2) When people acknowledge their Collective Responsibility (Ezra 9:7), 3) When people acknowledge their Godly Activity (Ezra 9:8-9)

Carolyn Berry wore opera-length pearls when she took the high road, posing for the cover of People magazine in 2001 with her arm around husband Gary Condit, then a U.S. Congressman and suspect in the death of Chandra Levy, a Washington intern with whom he’d had an affair. Silda Wall Spitzer, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9

Denomination: Other

The Confidence Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2021

1) Confidence in a Protected Inheritance (1 Peter 1:6a), in a 2) Proven Faith (1 Peter 1:6b–7a), in a 3) Promised Honor, in a 4) Personal Fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 1:1:8), and in a 5) Present Deliverance (1 Peter 1:1:9).

1 Peter 1:6–9 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Called But Not Chosen

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2011

When we consider our response to God’s invitation and the calling of others to respond, some important factors must be considered as to the nature of the invitation and the results of declining such. Presented in the form of a parable of a wedding banquet

Once thing that characterizes this time of year are all the invitations to Christmas related events. From clubs, community gathering, work parties, to family gatherings, it can be difficult to manage which to go. There are different ways you can deal with all the obligations. You can ignore the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Other

Law Breakers

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022

As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-17

Denomination: Other

Dare To Be Different Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 5, 2004

Dare to be set apart and stand out in a crowd!

Dare To Be: Different How do set yourself apart and standout in a crowd? 1. Have a solid FOUNDATION. "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthian 3:11) "Let us press on to maturity, not laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist