Sermons on Reaching Children:

Love Is Patient And Kind Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I look beyond what a person has been to what he or she can become

Many of you are probably familiar with this quote that has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. Although that often repeated statement is attributed to Gandhi, there is actually no evidence that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Still Need Baptism?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 27, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity. This is a message that speaks of the sacredness of Christian baptism.

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Baptism Title: Do we still need baptism? Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Losing To Win Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017

1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Other

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Cain and Abel establish a Biblical cycle that goes back and forth between promise and hope and disobedience and despair.

ENGAGE It’s one of those things that when it’s right, you don’t even notice it. And yet it is still one of the most important aspects of a joyful, fulfilling life. It’s undoubtedly important in music. When everyone on the worship team plays and sings right along with it, the music sounds great. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When life is at its worst God is at His best

ENGAGE Contrary to what some teach, Jesus never promised us that if we would follow Him we would have an easy life. So as we gather here this morning, it’s pretty likely that all of us are experiencing some kind of difficulties or trials in our lives – obviously some much more severe than others. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When I want to “come home” God will show me the way but I have to take the wheel

ENGAGE Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque, the company had its own airplane. Although we had a full-time pilot, the company president was also a pilot so many of the times that I flew on the plane with him, he would pilot the plane. He was actually a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Lone Rangers Here Buddy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 1, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 15: 9 – 27

John 15: 9 – 27 No Lone Rangers Here Buddy 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017

The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Finding God's Favor Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017

Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Jacob's Move To Egypt

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2018

Jacob's move to Egypt in Genesis 46:1-47:31 teaches us that in accordance with his promise, God goes with his people wherever they go.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Most of the story so far has focused on Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, who was sold into slavery in Egypt. Joseph experienced adversity and prosperity in Egypt. He eventually became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Naomi Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God is constantly weaving my story into His story

ENGAGE When Mary and I went to Maui this summer, we spent a lot of time at this beach at Kapalua Bay [show picture]. As you can see, this is a beautiful beach on a nice calm bay. But if all we had done was to sit on the beach and enjoy the view, as great as it is, we would have missed out on the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist