Sermons on Reverence:

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-31

Denomination: Holiness

Fathering God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010

In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Other

A Prayer God Will Answer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2009

God helps those who are helpless.

A Prayer God Will Answer Luke 18:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 6/28/09 This has been quite a week in our world. It started with the uneasy situation in Iran to the news about “Jon minus Kate,” and then on to the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Commentators and pundits are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Music Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2011

When we are humble the Holy One can use us.

Mary’s Music Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Brian Bill 12/11/11 I had the joy on Friday of being one of the chaperones for some of the junior highers at Pontiac Christian School while they rang bells for the Salvation Army at County Market. Joy is the right word because for 2 ½ hours this group of girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011

Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on courageous manhood.

Introductory Texts 1. Joshua 1:9 – It takes Godly courage to get into Canaan 2. Titus 1:1-7 – What the Church is supposed to teach 3. II Timothy 2:2 – Faithfulness is the cornerstone of character 4. Deuteronomy 6:7 –Teach to teach to teach 5. I Corinthians 10 – Do not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Limits On Judgement Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011

The message explores our responsibility to one another to honour God and to build one another in the Faith.

“Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness To Hope Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 14, 2011

Where is God when evil rears its ugly head? God gave hope to Abram when he lived in an incredible evil time of darkness....

Series: The Journey Message: From Darkness to Hope Text: Genesis 11:27-12:1 Date: September 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath OFFERING At this time I’d like to continue our time of corporate worship and celebration by taking an offering. The offering is simply an opportunity to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Never underestimate the value of raising godly children.

“Family Matters” Ephesians 6:1 – 4 OPEN: So this morning we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. And this morning we are going to be looking at family matters and God’s pattern for parenting. What one word would you use to describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pomp And Circumstances

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Glorious Transforming

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Nov 2, 2009

A classic sermon on the transforming power of Jesus Christ delivered September 1871 by Charles Spurgeon.

A Sermon (No. 3496) Published on Thursday, January 27th, 1916. Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord’s-day Evening, September 3rd, 1871. "But now in Christ Jesus, ye, who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ." —Ephesians 2:13. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: *other

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009

Wisdom from above is contrasted with wisdom from below...if you are wise show it.

SHOW AND TELL James 3:13-18 I remember what I loved best when I was in elementary school; show and tell. We usually had that at the beginning of the day and anyone in the class could come up front to show something or to tell something. I always loved show and tell because I always had something. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Captivated By My Lover

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2011

Though increasingly neglected in this day, marriage is given by God for the benefit of mankind. Undoubtedly we find pleasure in marriage, but there is so much more for all who will honour God through the marriage relationship.

“Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In The Home

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 21, 2009

"Submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God "

New Life In The Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic