Sermons on Reconciliation With God:

Jesus Is In The House!

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

I believe that it’s good to have friends who will go the extra mile for you.

Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"on The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020

A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

“On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Christian Identity Theft

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 9, 2020

People who feel a deep emptiness or a great deal of self-doubt can also feel as if their identity is being stolen

I have always been a 'car guy.' I have had a serious interest in them for as long as I can remember. I also worked in the Automobile Industry and wrenched on so many vehicles I owned over the years that I have lost count. Countless years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a car that was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday Praise And Plans

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

Palm Sunday turns us from the for-awhile to the forever.

It must have been quite the sight, the people lining the lingering road that lead from the Mount of Olives down and then up into the city of Jerusalem. People were scrambling to get a glimpse of the man who they heard about, but maybe never got a chance to actually see themselves. This wasn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Promise Participation Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 2 - Promise Participation I. Introduction We have had a good vantage point to reflect on what has taken place in the incredible exodus of over a million slaves who had been in brutal bondage for over 400 years in Egypt. History allows us to see from the perspective of overview. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:6-10, Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laodicea: Wealthy And Yet Bankrupt

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 16, 2020

The church in Laodicea enjoyed financial prosperity and the finer things in life. However, Jesus saw a church that had succumbed to complacence and apathy. They were wealthy, but facing spiritual bankruptcy.

Laodicea – Wealthy and yet Bankrupt Revelation 3: 14-22 Today we come to the seventh and final church Jesus addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Laodicea had been heavily influenced by the culture in which it was situated. The people there were very wealthy, creating an attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"he Gets Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2020

A sermon about finding new life through the living water who is Christ.

“He Gets Me” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. She is a person with a past and yet she remains unknown to everyone. Everyone, that is, except ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Page Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus teaches us about the final judgment. This sermon uses the analogy of reading the last page of a book to explain the parable. It helps the hearer to see how this supports the doctrine of faith alone, and it encourages them to serve.

The first thing that I always do when I read a new book is to read the last few pages. Its something that I always do, and I can’t help it or stop it. I love reading the last scene and then reading the book to figure out what that last image portrayed means, or the reason and significance behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Meet Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2017

Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him?

Prelude Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus in the needy. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Story: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Of The Year - A Canaanite Woman

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 17, 2018

In this passage we see a gentile woman from a pagan land showing the humility and faith that is honored by the Lord. And at the same time we see Jesus closest disciples showing dishonor to the same woman. May we read and learn from this great passage.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 4:24-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Marching Orders

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 11, 2024

When Jesus had finished his earthly ministry and was about to return to His place at the right hand of the Father, He commissioned His disciples and His New Church with the words of our text. We call them, “The Great Commission.”

Marching Orders (Matthew 28: 18-20) All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Comparing The Butterfly To The Resurrection: Life And Death Examined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 10, 2023

We declare in faith, "He is Risen." Jesus is alive. Right now. He rose from the dead two thousand years ago. And his disciples were shocked to see him alive. Yet he had promised he would rise again.

“Cancer had reduced six-year-old Christian to skin and bones. It was during his final days that nature bestowed its annual miracle. Millions of yellow butterflies invade northeast Oklahoma with a gentle firestorm of color and dance, covering the landscape and bringing unbridled joy after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army