Sermons on ram in the bush:

Essential Instructions For Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 6, 2021

1. Don't make mountains out of molehills (vs. 1-3, 5-6). 2. Don't jump to judge others (vs. 3-4). 3. Remember that we are held in the Father's Hand (vs. 4). 4. Remember that as believers, we belong (vs. 7-9).

Essential Instructions for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 14:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *We all need guidance in life. King Duncan found a list of Kid's Instructions on life, and here are my two favorites: 9-year-old Rocky said, "Always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Flexible (Exodus 4:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 28, 2021

Exodus 4 paints a picture of what a genuine relationship with God should look like. God values us, and our input, and He's flexible in how He carries out his plans.

Today, we continue reading about when God and Moses meet. And, again, this is not simply a meeting. This is a commissioning. A calling. But what we've seen, is that Moses has no interest in being called. He has questions, concerns, and protests. In a perfect world, I would've been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

The Paradox Of Judging

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 3, 2021

We all know that judging is bad, but we also know that judging is good. How can the same thing be both good and bad? That is what paradox is all about and we are going to see how it can be true of judging.

Paul is judging the Jews for being terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible sinners. But if judging is always bad, then I can judge Paul to be terrible for judging the Jews to be terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible, and you can in turn judge me for being terrible in judging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Teach Your Kids: Yahweh Is A God Of Wonders (Joshua 4:1-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 11, 2021

Joshua sets up two memorials, in hopes that this will help the people remember, for all generations, God's wonders, and revere him, through all generations.

The easiest way to jump into today's passage is by turning back to Joshua 3:7-13. It begins with Yahweh's words to Joshua, right before He does the wonder He has planned for Israel. Verse 7: (7) And Yahweh said to Joshua, "On this day I shall/will begin to make you great in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Finalizing His Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023

In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 8: Live By Faith Like Moses Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 13, 2023

1. Godly faith helps us make the right choices (vs. 24-26). 2. Godly faith helps us overcome our fears (vs. 27). 3. Godly faith finds salvation in the sacrifice of the Lamb (vs. 28). 4. Godly faith trusts God to make a way for us (vs. 29).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 8: Live by Faith Like Moses Hebrews 11:24-29; Acts 7:17-25; Exodus 2:11-15; Exodus 11:4-7; Exodus 12:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 13, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Hebrews 11:24-29, we will study the faith of Moses. Of all the heroes in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-29, Acts 7:17-25, Exodus 2:11-15, Exodus 11:4-7, Exodus 12:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Supporting Cast Of The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2022

Almost everywhere you turn in the Christmas story, you see an angel! We are better because God created the angels. The angels serve us, believers, and they serve the Christmas story.

It’s now just one week until Christmas! Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons. After all, you have presents carefully wrapped under the tree with your name on them! And some of the best food you’ll eat happens to be shared by friends and family. Whole neighborhoods are lit up with beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14, 2 Kings 6:17, Exodus 3:2, Psalm 91:11, 2 Peter 2:11, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Genesis 19:1-10, Matthew 18:10, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

MARCH 5th, 2023.

Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9. A). ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning - Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon explores the first 18 verses of John and how John uses specific words to clarify who Jesus was and is, in order that everyone would seek to exalt Him and His name.

Sermon Date 02-13-2011 In The Beginning Word (Chuck Gohn) The book of John, chapter 1. We are going to be looking at the first 18 verses. As we look at these 18 verses, what we want to be reminded of is the first 18 verses are known as the prologue to the gospel of John. A prologue is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 33:6

Denomination: Christian Church

God Has A Way About Him Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Aug 15, 2022

Christians seem to really like to explain God. We seem to have an answer for everything, no matter what the question is; sometimes those explanations come from scripture, sometimes they come from theologians and theories, but we seem to have the answer. Do we always have to have the answer?

God has a way about Him Joshua 10:12-14 Series: Light Pollution (12) Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. (13) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, And Living Word Of God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God's Word is dynamic - It has been spoken by God for us to hear, written and recorded by God for us to read, and lived out through the life of Jesus Christ for us to follow.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, and Living Word of God! Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Lesson Recap Alright, so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Eavesdropping On Heaven's Situation Room Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024

God isn’t lonely at all! The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit envelope one another in a mind-blowing love. Heaven isn’t brighter even by scintilla when I arrive there by His grace one day. How could heaven improve when God is there?

On May 1, 2011, President Obama, his staff, and military brass watched the raid on Osama bin Laden’s Pakistan compound in the Situation Room. The famous Situation Room is not one room but is actually several conference rooms and offices.1 Its abbreviated name is the Sit Room, and it has just ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Public Prayers And Private Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 20, 2025

Today with God’s help I am going to be preaching on two kinds of PRAYERS

Why? (1) Because much of the preaching that preachers preach about today is about PRIVATE PRAYERS only. (2) They SELDOM EVER preach on PUBLIC PRAYERS making the distinction between PUBLIC and PRIVATE. Both of these kinds of prayers are taught throughout the scriptures and should be preached. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Disciples - Loving Your Neighbor - Judgment And Discernment - Matthew 7 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 3, 2025

Sermon on the Mount, part 2. JESUS Continues HIS Sermon on the Mount teaching on True Discipleship and gives us insight on Judgment and Discernment, when it comes to “loving our neighbor as yourself”.

2025.03.02.Sermon Notes. TRUE DISCIPLESHIP - MATTHEW 7 – THE WAY TO LIFE WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Continues HIS Sermon on the Mount and Teaching on True Discipleship with insight on Judgment and Discernment, when it comes to “loving our neighbors”. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 7:1-29, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29, Matthew 22:36-40, John 8:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Mark 16:15-16, John 15:7-8, James 5:16, John 10:9, Luke 6:44-45, John 15:5-8, Luke 6:46, Proverbs 10:25, James 1:22, Numbers 32:23, Luke 11:28, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational