Sermons on Returner:

Rediscover Joy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2020

Joy bubbles up throughout the Christmas story. Does it bubble up from you?

[I am grateful for the Sermon Series Kit Rediscover Christmas. This manuscript relies heavily on that series.] Rediscover Joy Matthew 2, Luke 1 Good morning! Please turn in your Bible to Luke 1. We’re also going to jump over to Matthew 2 for a little bit, but we’re going to mostly camp out in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Witness without worship is ineffective Worship without witness is incomplete

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About Stewardship Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 19, 2022

We don't give to obey the Law. We give to be obedient to God.

So...how's it going? No, seriously. I mean how is your life really going right now? Pretty good? Could be better? Awful? Don't answer out loud but just think about it. On a scale of one to ten, how is your life? One is depressed and miserable. Ten is living a full and abundant life. If ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022

Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.

Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recovering From Sin Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 6, 2024

When you sin, own your own sin, confess your sin, commit to serving God again, and continue in the salvation He has provided in Christ.

Several years ago, Alice Pike tried to use a fake $1 million dollar bill to shop at Walmart. She went to the register with $1,675 worth of stuff and expected change. Pike told police she got it from her estranged husband, who is a coin collector. They arrested her anyway on first degree forgery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 7:22-25, Hebrews 9:11-12, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To The Young And The Old Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024

Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry For Restored Joy

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways ; and sinners shall be converted unto thee." So many today in churches all across America have lost their joy and are not ready to admit it has happened. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2, Psalm 51:1-12

The Danger Of Revival

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This seroms deal with the dangers that come after a revival

The Danger of Revival Matthew 12:43-45 When revival come to a place, which I believe it came here we are walking on very dangerous ground in the weeks and months following the revival. In the text of scripture we just read we are going to see the dangers of revival. Outline of the text: I. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Moment

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 2, 2005

There is no time like the present to begin living as a true child of God by presenting Christ Jesus to the world in all we do.

This Is The Moment – Romans 13: 8 – 14 Intro: We can’t hold onto it. We can’t stop it. We can’t make it slow down or move faster. We can’t possess it. All we have is the moment, this moment that quickly becomes our past. – Time – A precious commodity. I. VS. 11a - “Besides this, you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons To Believe The Bible

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 21, 2005

To the skeptic who says "Why should I belive the Bible?" this message gives reasons for believing in the Holy Bible.

Intro: Many today place no trust in the Bible, feeling it is no more important than any other religious book. Someone once asked "Why should I beliieve the Bible?" The following reasons are given in answer to that question: WE SHOULD BELIEVE THE BIBLE: (Bible: the Book!) I. BECAUSE OF ITS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 17, 2006

A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Command To Cooperate With God

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 9, 2004

When we cooperate with God our lives are fulfilled.

Phil.1:6 "BE confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of His return". * Understand that even when others give up on you or even when you give up on yourself. GOD WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!! * He has good plans for your life but because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way That Leads To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed