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Persecuted: Why? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023

The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 10:1-32, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 29:27, Luke 4:1-34, Ephesians 5:1-6, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 2:1-20, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 10:32-36, 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:11-20, Matthew 5:13-16, John 15:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Find The Comfort You Need In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2020

We can find comfort... 1. in the Lord's care for us (vs. 1). 2. in the Lord's character (vs. 1-2). 3. in the Lord's power to create (vs. 2-3). 4. in the Lord's cross (vs. 4-6).

Find the Comfort You Need in Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 14:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 26, 2017 (Revised January 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 14. In these final hours before the cross, Jesus spoke with His disciples about the most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Did It To Yourself

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020

A study in Psalm 74: 1 – 23

Psalm 74: 1 – 23 You did it to yourself A Contemplation of Asaph. 1 O God, why have You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? 2 Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, the tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed— This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Always Gets The Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2020

Make the glory of God the story of your life.

Over 8 years ago, Beth and I had the privilege of going to Israel. We were impacted by the people we went with and the places we visited. Our team consisted of 30 Asian believers from seven different countries and was led by friends of ours who teach at the East Asia Theological Seminary. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020

The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Worn Down But Not Wore Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

How many can say to themselves that they are tired. You are overwhelmed and worn down physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Today Church I want to talk to you about being “Worn Down but not Wore Out”.

Intro: How many can say to themselves that they are tired. You are overwhelmed and worn down physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Today Church I want to talk to you about being “Worn Down but not Wore Out”. We are living in one of the most glorious times in the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:25

The Challenge Of Fully Trusting God's Word Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

What makes Abraham so great? Abraham didn’t have any followers or disciples and he didn't write any books. He wasn’t a great teacher, politician, or a great warrior. In fact, the only real claim to fame Abraham really has is this: God chose him and made some very special promises to him.

Today, we continue a series dedicated to the life of Abraham, the father of the faith, the Patriarch who lived 4,000 years ago (Romans 4:11b). Abraham is venerated among Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Yes, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam trace their roots back to this one man. Just how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gerasene Demoniac Becomes A Soul Winner. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 1, 2020

The confrontation between the powers of heaven and hell are nowhere seen in better perspective than in Mark’s account of the encounter of the Gerasene demoniac with our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gerasene Demoniac becomes a Soul Winner. (Mark 5:1-20) Bible-believing Christians have always accepted the fact of demons. Their activity since the creation of the world is also known to them Even in our times, there is an intense interest in the supernatural and the occult. Ouija boards ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Identity Theft, a deceitful & unauthorized use of a person's private info usually for financial gains, is a real problem in our society & leads to Undue Suffering. It happens to millions of Americans annually. The modern church also suffers from a spiritual identity crisis. How?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: AN INTRODUCTION Judges 6: 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-18, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 24, 2021

The cross reminds us that God doesn’t intend for this fallen world, with its death, disaster, and corruption, to be our home forever.

Weather! It’s everywhere, amen? Duh … pretty obvious. We’re surrounded by it. No matter where you go, you’ll encounter … weather … and it has a pretty big impact on our lives. We wake up in the morning and look out the window or turn on the radio or TV or go on our computers and look up the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11, Genesis 6:5-6, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-18, Luke 13:2-5, Psalm 29:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah's Second Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 1, 2021

Message focuses on the sovereignty of God, divine retribution on nations that oppress God's people, and God's vindication of his elect. This word of comfort and assurance has timeless application for God's people of all ages.

Life is not fair! The godly suffer unjustly, and the wicked seem to get away with their evil deeds. Unbelievers point to all the pain and suffering in the world and defiantly say, “If God is a just, loving God, why does he allow war? Why does he allow disease and famine? Where was he during the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Romans 11:28-29, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 137:1-9, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:19, Haggai 2:1-23, Romans 8:18-38, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 17, 2021

It’s costly to follow Christ, but the cost is worth it.

This week I was working on this message at a McDonald’s when I met a man who told me to keep the sermon short. Did one of you put him up to this? Before leaving, he passed along some words of wisdom: “The brain can only absorb what the seat can endure.” I’m going to take that to heart today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Nailed It This Christmas And New Year

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Nov 27, 2021

Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? To nail it means to get something perfect. Christmas is the embodiment of this perfect love that made possible Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection, else we would still be in our sins. All feel it even the Grumps

Have you Nailed it this Christmas and New Year? Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? We cannot nail a crocked nail into wood. A crooked nail is of no use. To nail it means to get something perfect. My elder daughter was born on Christmas day, a perfect Christmas gift for me and my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:32, Acts 10:43, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 119:41-48, John 15:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Pilgrim’s Way

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible