Sermons on Radicals:

Liberating Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2019

"The truth shall make you free." Grounding ourselves in the reality that we are captive to sin is the only truth that will turn our eyes to the one and only source of salvation, Christ Jesus. His grace comes to us free and undeserved.

October 27, 2019 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Liberating Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Reformation Sunday. This religious holiday has a very specific Lutheran flavor. You won’t find it ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Corner Stone Of The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 4, 2019

After revealing the Word was eternal and enduring, Peter challenged the church to abide in the Word - both the written Word and the Living Word.

The Corner Stone of the Word 1 Peter 2: 1-8 We have considered much within the first chapter of Peter’s first epistle. It has been quite encouraging, enlightening, and challenging. We have been reminded of who we are in Christ and some of the responsibilities associated with a proper relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thee's Company Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 3 - Three's Company I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Seeing someone baptized and water was not a new concept. In fact, all over Israel there are rock basins constructed called Mikvehs or ritual baths where Jews would prepare themselves to go to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Move Mountains” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2019

If the church is to be fruitful, we must pray.

On Monday of the last week of our Lord’s life, Jesus went to Jerusalem with His disciples and cleansed the temple. On their way there, they’d come upon a fig tree. Seeing the tree was in leaf, Jesus went to see if it had any fruit. When He found nothing but leaves, He said to the tree, “May no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #1 People And Their Problems

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 4, 2019

Friends - We all have four opponents, and over these 4 weeks we will find out how to deal with each one as God wants.

VIDEO: KING AND COUNTRY “FIGHT ON FIGHTER” VIDEO: BOXING INTRO SCRIPTURE SLIDE: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. MAIN SLIDE: FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT Friends - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 26, 2019

Romans 8:31-39

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - More Than Conquerors August 25, 2019 Romans 8:31-39 (p. 787) Introduction: On my second trip to Haiti I met a 16 year old young man named Max that lived in the orphanage called Christianville where we were serving…Max told me that his father was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"lazarus Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2019

If Jesus can raise Lazarus to new life, can He not do the same for us?

“Lazarus Lives” John 11:1-3, 17-44 Most all of us want to live lives that matter. We want to be significant in some way, to make a difference, to have a legacy, to be happy. Yet overshadowing all these hopes and dreams is the dark cloud of death, and along with it may come a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2019

Jesus calls us to a new and higher standard of righteousness. We are called to love others more than we love our own rights.

“That’s not fair” Matthew 5:38-42 Here are some things we always see in the news: There was a mass shooting There was another bombing A church fought and split over who got to be in charge Cruel words were spoken, doors were slammed Tears were shed, and bones were broken Hearts were broken, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed In Unexpected Ways

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 7, 2020

How the Beatitudes are a guide to Christian living in troubled times.

BLESSED IN UNEXPECTED WAYS: The Beatitudes as a Guide For Troubled Times The Beatitudes are found in their fullest form at the beginning of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew 5:3-11. A Beatitude is “an exclamation of the inner joy and peace that comes with being right with God. Happiness may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"continuing The Ministry Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2020

It can happen today. Do we want it to?

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus” Acts 2:42-3:10 There was once a young man who snuck into church hoping no one would notice him. The only reason he came was because he was interested in a girl who sang in the choir. He hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Foundational Transition From Coronavirus And Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2020

There is a foundational truth which must be proclaimed, repentance, if we desrie to enjoy God's intervention in pestilence and lawlessnes.

Foundational Transition from Coronavirus and Lawlessness The Necessity of Repentances There are conflicting statements being made over a prophecy spoken by pastor/evangelist David Wilkerson, of which has not been confirmed by Times Square Church, the church he founded in 1987. They cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"transformed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2019

No matter where we are in life Jesus is able to see what we can become.

“Transformed” Mark 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples got in a boat and crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. In doing this, Jesus was taking His ministry into non-Jewish or Gentile territory. The biggest clue to this is that the people raised pigs and Jews wouldn’t have had anything to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational