Sermons on Restoring Hope:

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Good Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 2, 2021

We cannot help but shout of joy, amen? We cannot help but worship Him with gladness, amen? We cannot help but come before Him with joyful songs because we are His! Because Jesus … our dear, precious Savior … bought us with His blood.

One of my favorite novels is Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe.” Well … we call Defoe’s book “Robinson Crusoe,” but the actual title of the books is … “The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:15-16, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Mother's Day 2021 - Honoring Mothers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2021

This message is about honoring mothers the way God commands in Deuteronomy 5:16 which says, “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

Honoring Mothers Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 5:25; 6:2-3 Good Morning New Light and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers here in the Church and for those of you watching the live broadcast. This is your day and this message is in celebration of the wisdom that God has given ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Tree/Person

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2021

This sermon looks at what it means to be a Psalm 1:3 person. A person who has deep roots, experiences continual progressive growth and becomes a person of great resource in their own life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:8 Theme: Spiritual Formation Title: The Growing Tree INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about trees. That is right – Trees. According to the latest statics there are over 3 trillion trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8, Galatians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 13, 2021

The ascended Christ wants us to be where He is. Jesus wants us to join him, even standing in the glorious presence of the Father, “that where I am, there you may be also.” And there in his presence, we will have lasting peace forever.

When parents are headed out for the evening, they might give their teenaged children some last-minute instructions: “Don’t forget to feed the dog. No fighting. Turn the lights off when you go to bed. We’ll be home by eleven.” Parting words, then they’re gone. Something like this is happening in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Renewal Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 21, 2021

The second step to embrace for church renewal is understanding that each of us are a piece of the puzzle to the Great Commission and to fulfilling Jesus’ mission.

Series: Church Renewed Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-8: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-20, Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday. May 26th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 23, 2021

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17. (A). WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET. Isaiah 6:1-8 1. The Awesomeness and Majesty of God (Isaiah 6:1-4). It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, the prophet Isaiah was in the Temple, the place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The book of Esther was hated and forbidden by the Nazis. Jewish inmates read in the days before their death at Auschwitz and Dachau among other death camps. Both the Nazis and the Jews understood its message – God would deliver His people.

Good morning church family and a special good morning to my friends at our second campus. I don’t think we do the ladies of our lives justice, so I want you to stand up and let’s really appreciate our wives and mothers. Happy Mother’s Days, Ladies! We appreciate you greatly. We’re doing a short ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah And The Coal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Whenever you see an awakening taking place, you see people crying out to God in confession of sin. Sometimes this can be gradual, where God’s people really listen to the preaching of the Word. And at other times, there’s a sudden change as if an invisible thunderbolt from heaven comes down.

Introduction A revival is a time when sleepy Christians wake up, when nominal Christians convert to Christ, and when non-Christians come to faith in Christ. This is accompanied by an increase in the conviction of sin, an increase in the consciousness of God’s mercy and our unworthiness. You see, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 20, 2021

This sermon leans heavily upon and quotes directly from the book "More Power to You: Get Recharged and Empowered for Ministry" by T. F. Tenney, pgs. 113-129.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Introduction John 4:24 ESV "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John14:26 ESV But the Helper (KJV: Comforter), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tricking Or Treating God Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 22, 2021

We should all be “treating” the Lord with our devotion and reverence. But how many of us are trying to “trick” Him? How many of us are doing things to appease God, while at the same time we’re pleasing the world or ourselves?

Halloween is a holiday that most children look forward to, because they get to dress up as their favorite storybook character or superhero; and then go knocking on doors and hopefully come home with a big bag full of candy. And what’s that expression that kids say while they’re standing on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Answers In The Wrong Places

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 24, 2021

We must know beyond any doubt that our God does speak to us. The LORD God comes near to us, and with living words He tells us his will. God speaks to us, and directs us in what we’ve got to do.

Some years ago I saw a sign out front of a church. The sign read: “There are Some Questions that Can’t Be Answered By Google.” It’s a good point. Because where do you turn for answers to your questions? Many turn almost automatically to Google. If we want information, or directions, or inspiration, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Bible Teaches About Cremation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-41, Genesis 38:3-4

Denomination: Baptist