Sermons on Reply:

Making A Difference

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2021

We may be the only "Jesus" some people will ever know.

Making A Difference Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In December of 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. There were Bibles placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019

This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Hope?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

May 17, 2020 From the Pastors Desk: Hope – is a well grounded and confident expectation of who God is. Illustration: A woman that had boarded a plane to visit family struggled to wedge her suitcase into the tight overhead bin. Eventually triumphantly closing the door and taking her seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reasons That I Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2020

Some Reasons why I have given my life to Preach the Gospel to the nations for the past 60 years.

Reasons That I Preach the Gospel A Preacher's humor. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, "Does your snoring disturb your wife?" The patient replied, "Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 24:14

What Happens When A Christian Gets Discouraged

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Discouragement is one of Satan's big weapons. Some of the greatest men of the Bible were defeated because of it.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN GETS DISCOURAGED NUMBERS 21:4 GALATIANS. 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Discouragement is one of Satan's big weapons. Some of the greatest men of the Bible were defeated because of it. Some time ago I heard a story about Satan's garage sale. On display were many large, shiny, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Live Generously? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021

The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:9, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loyal Friends Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 4, 2021

This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption.

Ruth Chapter One – Loyal Friends November 7, 2021 This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption. We open the story with a moving conversation between an elderly widow and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:13-18, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 22, 2021

Most of us don’t fully realize just how good we’ve got it, much less what to do about it. It’s time to count your true blessings, so you can make the most of them.

“Oh, if only God would bless me!” And so we pray, “God bless me . . . with wisdom, with patience, in this decision, in my job, as I teach . . .” and the list goes on. Yet, with all our sincere seeking and praying, we miss the blessing. Why? One day as I was frantically searching through the house, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 3:9, Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019

Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Struggle For Self-Control Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.”

THE STRUGGLE FOR SELF-CONTROL GALATIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: “The first victory that successful people ever achieve, or win is the victory over themselves.” (John Maxwell). This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.” I. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Amos Or One Of Gideon’s 300

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018

God uses small things and people to do great things.

1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Excellent Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

How Excellent is Your Name

Psalm 8:1-9 How Excellent is Your Name I. The Lord’s Preeminence - 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. i. The Glory of His Person - literally saying, “O Jehovah our Adonai.” Jehovah is God’s personal name, the eternal ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022

Man said, Jesus said.

Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Peter's Confession

Matthew 16:21-23 [Context] 1. Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and it is here where he receives a new name (from Simon to Peter). Simon meant sifted or swayed, Peter means Petros / rock. 2. It is only after Jesus’ identity is firmly established with the disciples that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James The Servant And Leader

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2025

We must expect daily to serve others and do so happily even to death. Jesus will provide the grace to enable our service.

Feast of St. James the Greater (Santiago) July 25, 2025 Today’s psalm is anchored in a particular moment of Israelite history. In 539 BC, King Cyrus of Persia conquered the Neo-Babylonian empire and issued a decree that permitted, even encouraged the people exiled to Babylon to return to Judea and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Catholic