Sermons on Purpose Of Prayer:

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 27, 2023

To walk by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Spirit.

How to Walk by the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 25-26, 2023 I have the joy of being married to my best friend. I’ve been crazy about Beth from the first day we met and am always amped up when I get the chance to be around her. This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Remembering - Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024

It is a strange land when you try to whole on to joy and one another while your hearts are filled with grief. Yet be assured that God will not abandon us because we are in a strange land. There are some keys for thriving in a strange Land.

Subject: The Blessing of Remembering Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1-6, Psalm 137:1-6, Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2025

To grow in faithfulness, make some faithful friends.

Finding Faithful Friends Philippians 2:19-30 Rev. Brian Bill March 1-2, 2025 People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some simply call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill,” people around my age think of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2023

Every follower of Christ must fight to finish well.

Finishing Strong 2 Timothy 4:6-22 Rev. Brian Bill August 26-27, 2023 Benjamin Franklin made this phrase popular: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Solomon said it like this in Ecclesiastes 7:2: “Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

"do You Love Me More Than These?"

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 15, 2025

With Valentine's Day now passed, we need to examine our hearts and ask the same question Jesus asked Peter after His resurrection, "Do you love Me more than these?"

John chapter 21 beginning in verse one is where I want to focus today. On the heels of Valentine's Day, I believe it is important to reflect on the one question that the Lord would ask all of us today. "Do you love Me?" Now, at first, we are quick to respond, "YES, LORD! I DO ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Phase Of Life-2(:17-21)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2024

2 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Everyone reaches benchmarks in their walk with the Lord that effect their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life? ANY New Phase of life requires...

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-II—Joshua 24:17-21(:14-28) Attention: Last week we applied these verses to high school graduates. And so we were looking at high-school graduation as a ‘New Phase’ along a person’s timeline. Need: Everyone reaches ‘noteworthy’ benchmarks in their walk with the Lord. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:17-21, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Rest In His Peace

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 28, 2023

On that first Easter a lot of things happened on that day, but it wasn't until after the resurrection that Jesus could finally say Peace be unto you.

We Rest in His Peace Isaiah 53:5-7 | John 20:19-21 (5) But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7, John 20:19-21

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2023

Because of our sin, we can’t come in; but since Jesus died on the cross to take our sin, we can now come in.

Paradise Lost Genesis 3:22-24 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2023 Many of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? Growing up, the only good thing about this arrangement was that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to bother my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Restores Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This message explores Peter's transformative experience of being completely restored after his full-throated denials of Jesus.

Jesus and His Restoration of Peter - Sermon for April 30 We have been looking at some of the events surrounding the immediate aftermath of the resurrection. Of course we know that the resurrection has had a massive impact on the entire world over the last 2000 years. It is the central event in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024

Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 21:4-5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power In The Blood Of Jesus - 2 Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 15, 2025

We are still on the power that is in the blood of Jesus, the blood of Jesus is not an ordinary subject to talk about. it's quite a vast subject.

When we talk about the power in the blood of Jesus. We are not in any way going to be able to finish this extra ordinary subject with just a few pages. The power in the blood is not something we can take lightly; there is actual power in the blood of Jesus that we can never stop talking about it. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 8:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop The Presses Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Oct 22, 2025

What if God were to call a press conference, what do you think He would say?

We have a new president!! How many watched the inauguration this past week? How many watched our president sign executive orders in the Oval Office with the Press Corp for 40 minutes answering questions? How about the press conference he called the first day in office? He announced some big ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Sermon: Veterans Day Message - A Call To Remember

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 6, 2025

A celebration of freedon in a strange land. The Babylonians remembered Israel’s rich history and in celebration of their great victory over Israel, they mocked the people of God with a cruel request.

Sermon: A Call To Remember Scripture Lesson: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Nehemiah 8:10, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Methodist