Sermons on Rioting:

Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 27, 2021

Christmas is a time to reflect upon the height and depth and breath of God’s love and the lengths that He will go to to show us His love. Christmas is a time to remember that God doesn’t demand that we love Him but gives us the choice to love Him.

In the beginning was … nothing? A “formless void” (Genesis 1:1)? Yet the Bible says a wind (the breath of God) swept over the surface of the "water" (Genesis 1:2) so there something there ... maybe everything there … the particles ... all the molecules, all of the “substance” of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God Gives His Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 2, 2021

When God gave his Spirit to the believers, we see the church begins to expand and grow. God keeps adding new members to the church day by day until Jesus the promised saviour returns. Jesus is the beginning and the end.

Power: God Gives His Spirit After Jesus had gone back to heaven, his disciples stayed in Jerusalem waiting for God’s spirit. At this time, there was another religious holiday and Jewish people from all over the world had come to Jerusalem to celebrate. One day the disciples were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24, Revelation 1:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finalizing His Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023

In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advantage Of The Jew Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2023

Examining Paul's discourse in answering the question, "What advantage has the Jew"

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing in our study of the Epistle to the Romans. If you remember, last week, we concluded Chapter 2 with the understanding that the Jew is no better off than the Gentile if their hearts are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accountable Stewardship Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 12, 2026

In the parable of the minas, Jesus uses recent events to prompt His followers to be faithful stewards.

Introduction Herod ruled over Judea in the decades leading up to the birth of Christ. He was the same ruler (Mt. 2) ruler who killed hundreds of babies in response to the visit of the magi. As he was nearing the end of his life, he divided his kingdom between a couple of his sons. Around 4BC, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 1:8, John 14:15-17, Romans 11:36, Acts 17:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Revelation 2:10, James 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 2 - David The Music Minister Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 2, 2026

Music is a powerful force for our spiritual good and growth. God created music and created humans to be blessed by it. God also has given the gift of music to some people, including David.

Introduction: A. Maybe you have heard the saying, “Music can soothe the savage beast.” 1. And maybe you remember the classic cartoon where Bugs Bunny is reminded of the statement “music calm the savage beast” and Bugs starts playing a violin in order to calm the aggressive gorilla with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Part 5 – Being Single Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Part five of this series on marriage focuses on those who are single - whether you have a desire to one day ger married or not. This message touches on how to walk before God as a single individual while seeking a futire partner.

Marriage Part 5 – Being Single Scripture: Proverbs 18:22; First Corinthians 7:1-9; 32-35 Good morning, Strangers Rest. This is part five of my series on marriage and the title today is “Being Single.” When I started this series I had not anticipated having a message for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering To Setup Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

Suffering is not a sermon topic we use much. It doesn't draw crowds or entice us to support the church. We fail to warn believers that there will be times of suffering. Suffering is something we all have to endure in our walk with the Lord.

Suffering to Setup Exodus 1:7-14 Ex 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. (8) Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. (9) And he said unto his people, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-14

2 Corinthians Series: Yoking Not Yolking Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2025

We are in the world and need to push, pull, and travel through this life with those who follow Christ. Our closest companions and partners and influences should belong Him; not of this world.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES YOKING NOT YOLKING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 (ESV) “Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyday Worship

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God desires more than Sunday worship -- He wants our worship to be an every day experience.

Everyday Worship Romans 12:1-2 I am constantly amazed at all the fuss made over those whose faces fill the screen on Inside Edition, Nightline, 60 Minutes, 20/20, and the evening news. The lists of names are endless, the crimes committed are incomprehensible, and the impact on the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 25 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some elements to incorporate into our story are admitting our wrongs, finding forgiveness in Jesus, and how this experience has changed our lives and made us authentic genuine Christians. We also lea

Fly High – Acts part 25 Opening Illustration: “Not Ashamed” from Sermon Spice.com Vol. 2 – When we are called to witness to others about Jesus, we often shrink away from even saying His name. Has this ever happened to you? Thesis: Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational