Sermons on Public Square:

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Already, But Not Yet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2022

What are the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God? Where are they located? Does knowing hold any significance for the believer? The kingdom was part of Jesus' message, and it should be a part of our message too.

I have entitled our message this morning “Already, But Not Yet.” This sermon title may sound a bit strange; however, it will soon make sense. I am going to have us focus on the topic of the kingdom, and see if we can identify its location. Many of us will probably say, “Well, that’s easy! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 2, 2022

This the second sermon in a series based on The Book of Proverbs. Based on the TV game show "Let's Make a Deal," in which contestants struggle with the desire of their hearts -- to win "big" prizes or money, the choices we reveal the desires of our heart.

I’m going to assume that you all are familiar with a popular little game show called “Let’s Make a Deal.” It’s been on for, like, ever it seems. The “contestants” are offered various “mystery prizes” to choose from. Some of the prizes are really amazing and some of the prizes … well, they’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Kings 11:4-6, 1 Kings 11:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Afterlife: Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 3, 2015

The third in a series of three, this sermon highlights three wonderful characteristics of our future home in Heaven. It will be real, righteous, and relational.

Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (John 14:1-6) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 17, 2024

#7 in What's In a Name? The I Am Statements of Jesus

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 14. We are seven weeks into our series on Jesus’ I AM statements in the gospel of John. Week one we talked about how God revealed Himself to Moses at the Burning Bush as “I AM.” That’s God’s personal name.. Jehovah, or Yahweh as it’s often translated. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Temple

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025

In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2025

Hope is important to our existence. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead gives us a living hope and complete assurance of God's promises and power.

A. One day Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” 1. Linus looked surprised and said, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” 2. Lucy replied, “On you 75th birthday, I’ll bake you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Colossians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Manger

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 24, 2025

Christmas Eve Message

Title: The Miracle of the Manger Script: Mt 2 & Lk 2 Type: Advent Series Date: Christmas Eve 2025 Intro: Christmas is all about the joy of finding the Miraculous hidden in the mundane. Back in 2018, a French family found an unexpected treasure. There was a vase, that had been kept in a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of Ressurection

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 1, 2000

This is a short story about one man’s experience with the risen Christ.

Jesus is alive! This is a story of one man’s encounter with His risen Lord. As Ed contemplated a short-term evangelistic mission trip to Kenya, Africa it clearly seemed to be God’s will. For some time he had a vision to lead the church he pastors to a deeper commitment to international ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Please God With Your Giving

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 1, 2002

Sermon on Giving. Basic principles on pleasing God with your giving.

How to give and please God Luke 21:1-4 DBC 6/02/02 Gregg Griffin <(((((>< Congregational Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 9: 6-8 Now that you have all the moans and groans out of your system, having heard the sermon title. Lets take and honest look at what it takes to give and please God. My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Desert With Purpose

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

Can there be a purpose to barren times in our Christian walk ? In this message we consider the example of Jesus as he triumphed in the desert of temptation.

Walking the desert with purpose Deserts are unfamiliar places to most, if not all, of us. The term applies to the regions of the earth characterised by less than 10" of ANNUAL rainfall. Daytime temperatures can be 55C(131F) in the shade dropping to freezing at night as the desert floor radiates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational