Sermons on Restoring Hope:

Corrosive Talk - Complaining And Criticizing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 24, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about complaining and criticizing, and then look at how we can stop complaining and criticizing.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon On Lordship For Election Day

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

The Lordship of Christ extends to all areas of our lives including voting.

A SERMON ON LORDSHIP FOR ELECTION DAY LUKE 9:57-62 #umadbro PETE’S BIRD PART 1 (p) There once was a guy named Pete. Pete decided that he wanted to buy a pet and have that pet with him at all times and always be with him. Pete went to his local pet store and explained to the kind pet store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Election Results From A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2016

The Nov. 8, 2016 election results represent an open door of opportunity for the American Church? What now? What will we do with this opportunity? What is at stake? This message is a prophetic call to seize the day!

A monumental event occurred in America last Tuesday. The media has been talking about it ever since. Some people are so upset about it that they are rioting in the streets. Although there is some evidence that some of that was planned and people bussed in to make it happen. The point is that people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 21, 2016

Paul's prayer for the Church in Colossae is God's desire for the Church today. We are taught the principle of "walking worthy" of the Lord, being empowered by Him, in constant thankfulness.

“Growing Up in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 We looked at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae, praising God for their renowned faith, hope and love in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though he never met any of them personally except Epaphras, the church planter and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go Home

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Today, our world is facing a terrible disaster and too many Christians are running in the wrong direction. I believe that it is time to become "spiritual first res-ponders" and start running toward the disaster. Thanks to Pastor Ben Gutierre

“GO HOME” Mark 7: 4 When we see disasters, on the news, we most often remember the masses of people running FROM the disaster. But we also notice those who are running toward the trouble. We see the first res-ponders who rush in or people rushing home to do what they can to save their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of A Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We all hear the story about the Journey to Bethlehem at Christmas, this is the story of the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can You See The Signs?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2016

Tesla song-signs, signs, everywhere signs. There are signs everywhere; some literal and some spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds. Ace of Base song-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. Hopefully when we see the sign from God it will open up our eyes.

CAN YOU SEE THE SIGNS? INTRODUCTION: Tesla song Signs-signs, signs, everywhere signs. Ace of Base song I saw the sign-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. There are signs everywhere; some of them literal and some of them spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds; especially the spiritual. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Guy And His Donkey

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

The Triumphal Entry, this is my Memorial Day version.

A Guy and His Donkey The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 This of course is Memorial Day weekend And tomorrow is the day we remember those who have given their very lives defending our freedom Listen to this testimony from Vietnam Veteran Bill Scheibler I served as an airborne Ranger platoon leader ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing At God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2016

When you're tempted to laugh at God in disbelief, listen to Him anyway and do what He says.

In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby pizza place to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking In Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016

What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 21, 2016

This was a part of our 3:16 series and this message looks at how we can get to the place that we Agree to Disagree with others.

James 3:16 The date was October 1st 1770 and the event was the funeral of noted evangelist of the time George Whitfield. Whitfield was a contemporary of John Wesley and Wesley had been asked by Mr. Whitfield to deliver the funeral message. It is interesting to note that their relationship went ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Spirituality On Trial___micah 6__1-8

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 27, 2016

For the entire past century and longer, the Christian view of spirituality has been on trial in this country. Before Christ was born Micah saw that his nation and every individual must find their real life, their spiritual life through trusting the Lord.

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY ON TRIAL___ TRINITY 14 Aug 2016 Micah 6__1-8 Prayer ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Confidence Before God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

How can we have confidence before God?

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD 1 John 3:18-24 #confidence INTRODUCTION… TRUTH AND A QUESTION As we begin this morning looking at 1 John 3, I first would like to share a truth with you and then a question. This truth and important central question will lead us right into 1 John 3:18-24. TRUTH: GOD ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ