Sermons on Rapid Advance:

The Jailer Who Received Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003

There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Endures Forever!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 4, 2020

The following sermon is going to explore Psalms 136 to encourage us to “give thanks” that while the temporal things of this world will “pass away” … God’s love lasts forever!

What Lasts Forever? I remember when I was a young boy, I dreamed of owning my first computer. I did my research and found that the Commodore 64 was the best one on the market at that time but was awfully expensive! I tried to convince my mom and dad that the computer would not only make an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Makers

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 12, 2020

Do you fit the Biblical definition of a peacemaker? If you feel you fall short do not be dismayed for this sermon is going to explain how a child of God can become a peacemaker!

Peace Makers (Matthew 5:9) Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” In a world that is characterized by selfish ambition, conflict, and rivalry it is exceedingly difficult to find anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Net

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

God catches all kinds of people---people from all walks of life. God is not willing for anyone to perish (II Pet. 3:9) which is why God gives us the free gift of His grace. God chooses us but not everyone chooses to have a relationship with God. God also wants us to choose Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE NET Text: Matthew 13:47 - 50 Have any of you ever auditioned for a role or a part in a school play? How about applying for a job? How many of you have tried out for a sport, hoping that you would make the team? For those of you who auditioned for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 17, 2020

If you struggle with feeling an overwhelming sense of terror or lack indescribable joy in your life then keep reading for He who laid His life down for us sheep has not only secured your victory over the power of sin but through the Holy Spirit offers you His divine peace!

The Peace of God John 14:27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” On the verge of His violent execution Jesus’s final ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2020

The following sermon is going to trace the sins, discipline, repentance and God’s gracious forgiveness of King Manasseh in order to provoke hope in our hearts that God is full of grace and is always willing to forgive.

A Miracle of Grace 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; 2 Kings 21:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Grace is the dimension of divine activity that enables God to confront human indifference and rebellion with an inexhaustible capacity to forgive and to bless.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 1 Kings 21:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Given And Received

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 29, 2020

While becoming merciful is not easily attainable, from Jesus’ words we learn that mercy grows best in the fertile souls of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake.

Mercy Given and Received Matthew 5:7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” The Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5-7 is “one of the best known and most extensively studied discourses in the world.” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites Us To Talk To Him Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2018

This sermon will look at some basic guidelines to prayer and a model of prayer called ACTS. It will then conclude with mountain moving prayer.

God Invites us to Talk to Him Matthew 6:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Part one of this series focused on the fact that God does not change and still performs miracles for His children who pray in accordance with His will and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013

How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Versus Foolishness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about man's foolishness versus God's wisdom and the cross. Later into the sermon this question "Whose fool are you?' is asked several times.

WISDOM VERSUS FOOLISHNESS Text: I Corinthians 1:18 – 25   For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Nathanael Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 11, 2019

To find out more about Nathanael and how to reach a person skeptical of Jesus read on.

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Nathanael. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur was used as the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me O Lord! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2021

The following sermon series is going to look at three dangerous prayers, Search Me, Break Me, Send Me; that when daringly given from the heart will not only be God-honoring but life-changing and world transforming!

Dangerous Prayers – Search me O Lord! Psalms 139:23-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you feel that your prayers to the Creator and sustainer of this Universe are a sweet aroma, holy and pleasing unto His ears? How often do we pray with the same requests, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Possible Mission

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 30, 2021

After reading the book of Acts the reader is left to ponder the question: would one say YES to such an impossible, dangerous mission of spreading the Good News to the lost of this world or would one choose to hide one’s light under a bushel (Matthew 5:15)?

Impossible Possible Mission Acts 1:3-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Impossible Mission The Mission Impossible movies start off with an iconic decision that must be made by the leading operative of the IMF team, Tom Cruise. There is a taped message from headquarters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

May God’s Face Shine On You

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 67 and suggest that blessings are given not for the express purpose of making the recipients life easier but are meant to be a profound witness to the world of God’s grace and mercy.

May God’s Face Shine on You Psalms 67 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since we heard those terrible words of the curse, “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:19), people have strived to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Peter was the only one who got out of the boat.

Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 1:17 – “The righteous will live by faith.” Hebrews 11:6 – without faith it is impossible to please God While on this earth, Jesus was amazed by one thing – people’s faith. While on this earth, Jesus was limited by one thing – people’s faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational