Sermons on Ray Vander Laan:

Its Not Good To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021

Its Not Good to Be Alone Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 12, 2021

Its Not Good to Be Alone Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 12, 2021 Summary: This is a message that leads into series on building better relationships. Identify that our design if for relationship...and the need to grow in relationship building...and the model that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Les Portails Doivent Être Ouvertes (The Gates Must Be Opened - French) Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

Si ces portes restent fermées, cela limitera notre service à Dieu ; mais lorsque ces portes sont ouvertes, nous aurons une croissance exponentielle de l'église, une amélioration de ses finances et d'abondantes bénédictions.

LES PORTAILS DOIVENT ÊTRE OUVERTES "Après avoir passé la première et la deuxième circonscription, ils arrivèrent à la porte de fer qui mène à la ville, et qui s'ouvrit d'elle-même ; ils sortirent et traversèrent une rue, et ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Big Reveal Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 22, 2022

Joseph sets up a test to reveal the brother's hearts and finally reveals himself to them.

No Ordinary Joe: The Big Reveal Genesis 44-45 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-23-22 Pig Hearted? Fifty seven year old David Bennett Sr was dying. He needed a heart transplant but was deemed ineligible for a normal transplant or a heart valve. So the University of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Testimony Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 7, 2022

Give God glory by telling the story of God’s grace in your life.

How many of you have had a root canal? I had my third one on Monday. Do you feel my pain? To say they’re unpleasant is an understatement. Actually, since becoming a member of the root canal club, I can give testimony that the thought of having a root canal is more painful than the actual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021 Intro Well good morning to each of you joining today...and a warm welcome to those connecting at another time. I’m excited to launch us into a NEW series and focus for this summer season. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbroken Love In A Broken Heart (Hosea) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2025

To come back to the Lord and restore your relationship with Him, recognize God’s unfailing love for you, repent of your unfaithfulness to Him, and return to your faithful Lord.

American philosopher and educator, Dr. Mortimer Adler, once suddenly left a discussion group quite disgusted. He slammed the door behind him. One person, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” The hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” (Myron S. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 2:13-15, Hosea 3:1-5, Hosea 4:1-6, Hosea 4:12, Hosea 5:1-2, Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6, Hosea 7:14-16, Hosea 8:7, Hosea 10:2-4, Hosea 10:12, Hosea 11:8-11, Hosea 12:2, Hosea 12:14, Hosea 13:1-8, Hosea 14:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Wonder Of Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 21, 2023

Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light?

Series: Wonder of Christmas 2023 Thesis: Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light? I love our subject this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 8:12, Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2023

If you want Jesus to fill your hungry soul, come to Him, trust in Him, and stay with Him.

It’s not clear what Joby Pool was planning for this year’s Easter feast, but if his snack plans were any indication, it would’ve been an epic celebration. That’s because police arrested Joby Pool for stealing a trailer containing 200,000 Cadbury Crème Eggs earlier this year (2023). As you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017

“Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Free

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 2, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to re-educate the church on the truth of the foundation of our freedom both as believers and as Americans and to call upon the church to repent on behalf of the country.

What Makes Us Free? John 8:31-36; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 July 6, 2003 Independence Day Intro: A. [This quote and all other quotes in this sermon are taken from Americas’ God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, compiled by Wiliam J. Federer, Fame Publishing Co., Coppell, TX, 1994. This quote ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort For Your Crisis

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 3, 2005

I want to let somebody know that God is bigger than your doubts; He is bigger than your fears; He is bigger than you circumstances ...

COMFORT FOR YOUR CRISIS Preached by: Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Maine Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine on 24 April 2005 - Prayer - Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 [v.27] Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God? [v.28] Hast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dismantling Our Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Jesus walked through a wall, and the disciples went from fear to freaked out to faith.

Drowning in Doubt It was a hot, humid Mississippi night nearly ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on the third step of the swimming pool at my apartment complex. I was twenty-six years and had just completed a very difficult seminary program. For nearly three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Teachable Are You?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 15, 2004

When you are through learning from others you are through! God wants us all to have a teachable spirit!

How Teachable Are You? Opening Illustration: One child wrote a letter to God. Dear God, I read your book and I like it. Did you write any others? I would like to write a book someday with the same kind of stories. Where did you get your ideas? Best Wishes, Sarah Thesis: When you are through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational