Sermons on Renewed Strength:

Mistreating The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2020

Christians are taught to treat the vulnerable with compassion and with generosity. The study is based upon the practised instituted by Moses for Israel, which practise is continued among the churches to this day.

“You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Plan B - Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Abraham goes up with Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son.

It was 11:30 in the morning on May 29, 1953 when the BBC announced that two people had reached the top of Mount Everest for the very first time. Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide made it all the way to the top on this expedition they were on. It took a lot of people to be involved in this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Roots - Genesis 31:19-55 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today.

Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today. That is after Christ lived on the earth it also helps us. But it also helps people before us. In fact Jacob would have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harmony Through Happiness (Eat Some Peaches) - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 2, 2022

To have unity we must overcome joylessness, lack of reasonableness, and anxiety. We have to be told to rejoice because we naturally resist it, and because we tend to seek joy in earthly things instead of in (not just from) the Lord. Find happiness by enjoying God throughout the day.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2022

6th Sunday in Lent. APRIL 13th, 2025.

Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56. A). THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Nailed It

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2022

Sacrificing His Life, Jesus provided the means for sinners to be declared righteous. By rising from the dead, He ensured our salvation in Him. He nailed it, providing all that is required to set aside our sin, making us acceptable to the Father.

“You, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stress-Powered Prayer - Philippians 4:5b-6a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

There is good anxiety and bad anxiety. Eliminate the bad kind, and make good use of hte good kind.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-6

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Elizabeth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2022

Mary, a virgin, betrothed to a man called Joseph after being informed by an angel who told her that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bring forth a son called Jesus. She was also informed that her "relative Elizabeth" had begun her sixth month of pregnancy.

Elizabeth Elizabeth was obedient to God's commands throughout her life. Biblical narrative. According to the Gospel of Luke chapter 1, Elizabeth was "of the daughters of Aaron." She and her husband Zachariah were "righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is On! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 24, 2022

A message about the temptations of Jesus.

The Battle Is On! Matthew 4:1-11 Good morning MGCC… OKAY – we are in week six of our study of Matthew’s Gospel, “The King and His Kingdom” our text in Matthew 4:1-11 LET’S – get to it. Matthew 4:1ff Then (after His baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist) Jesus was led by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Thing That Made Jesus Say "wow!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2022

Christ is impressed by our faith, though the quality of our faith is not required for Him to show compassion.

“After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 11, 2022

In Genesis 9:8-17 God offers "The Covenant of Grace". In it we see: 1) The Stipulations of the Covenant (Genesis 9:8-11), 2) The Sign of the Covenant (Genesis 9:12-16), and finally, 3) The Summary of the Covenant (Genesis 9:17).

Genesis 9:8-17. [8] Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, [9]"Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, [10] and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Other

Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022

This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Philippians 3:17, John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 3:13-14, Mark 6:6-13, Luke 5:10, Luke 10:1-20, Colossians 1:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making It Real Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2018

An introduction to our 12 weeks series on the book of James.

Making It Real Introduction I would like for everyone to remain standing… (as a sign of honor for God’s Word). And we will take turns reading the Scripture that will come up on the screen… (I will go first, then you). “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ