Sermons on Recover Equilibrium:

Shame Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 27, 2022

David dealt with shame and we see his heart in Psalm 51. We deal with shame. Psalm 51 and the background of 2 Samuel 11-12 help us deal with shame.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID SHAME 2 SAMUEL 11-12, PSALM 51:1-19 #kingdavid Based off an older sermon of mine which has in the notes: “This sermon is based on a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 29, 2022

This is from a series on Daniel.

Title: Nebuchadnezzar’s 2nd Dream Script: Daniel 4:4ff Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-30-22 Intro: In a National Library of Medicine article (1-24-22) researchers ask and attempt to answer the question: “Did the Coronavirus infect our sleep?” Apparently, a growing number of studies ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Confidence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2022

Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, so live your life with confidence. Be confident that your faith is useful, your witness is true, your sins are gone, your future is secure, and your life is blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Phil Callaway talks about a sleepy Sunday afternoon when his son was five years old. They drove past a cemetery together and the boy noticed a large pile of dirt beside a newly excavated grave. He pointed and said: “Look, Dad, one got out!” Phil laughed, but now, he says, “Every time I pass a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don’t Let Another Take Your Place

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022

Failure and repentance. Judas was replaced after he sinned. Peter was reinstated after he sinned. The difference was what they desired.

DON’T LET ANOTHER TAKE YOUR PLACE Acts 1:15, And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Thanksgiving Right

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 21, 2022

The Bible says only one in ten will return to praise God for what He has done for me. Nine people were healed, but only one person honored the Lord. Only one person was found to be kneeling at Jesus’ feet, thanking Jesus.

Jesus met ten anonymous people in our story today, we are never told their names. All ten men were soon to die and all ten men were miraculously healed. Only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus. I wonder, if you were one of these ten, would you be a part of the nine who didn’t return to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022

I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hour Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

John continually speaks of a mysterious hour with little to no explanation. Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, the reference to “the hour” is important clue to understand Jesus in John’s gospel.

Palm Sunday is a significant marker for God’s people. It’s the day where Jesus enters into Jerusalem to kick off a week of monumentally important event. The citizens of Jerusalem greeted Jesus with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna” as he entered the city on the back of a colt. Our story picks ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

"five Comforting Questions"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 12, 2021

This is a message in a series I preached from Romans.

Title: “Five Comforting Questions” Scripture: Rom. 8:31-39 Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 6-14-21 Intro: Dr. Bob Deffingbaugh shared the following story: “About the only time I play golf is when we visit my family each year in Washington State. I always try to play a round with Dad. On one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Explaining The Scripture. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 13, 2021

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: in case you are wondering: a mistake was made and the passage I was given to speak on does not truly match the title of the talk!

Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 26-32. SERMON OUTLINE: Meet the Cast: (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. (2). King Agrippa. (3). The Apostle Paul. Meet the Need: (1). “It is the Bible that gives our message its content” (vs 26&27). (2). “It is the Bible that gives our message its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26-32

Denomination: Brethren

A New Foundation Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new foundation for our lives. That foundation is built by hearing the truth, living the truth and resting in the truth.

EASTER – A NEW FOUNDATION In May of 1981, a woman named Mae Rose in Winter Park Florida heard her dog barking outside. She thought that maybe it was barking at a squirrel. Turns out the dog was barking at a sinkhole that was opening up in her back yard. It kept opening until it had swallowed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Great Commission: Marching Orders Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 11, 2021

Jesus gave the Great Commission to Go, Baptize, and Teach the Word to make disciples of all nations,

Discipleship Matters: Marching Orders Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-11-2021 Seth and Jeff - Discipleship 101 The first time and only time I ever smoked marijuana was about six weeks after I became a Christian. After committing my life to Christ on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Regret, The Gift Nobody Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel regret so it will lead us to repent and trust God to make something beautiful and useful out of our lives.

A. One day, Lou Gehrig, the famous New York Yankee first basemen came to the plate with two outs in the 9th inning and the potentially winning runs on 2nd and 3rd bases. 1. The count against Gehrig went to full count – 3 balls and 2 strikes. 2. The pitcher wound up and let the ball go with all he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?”

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?” If your free ticket entitles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist