Sermons on Ritualistic Worship:

The Gambler - Philippians 2:25-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2022

We are to celebrate and honor people like Epaphroditus, who risked his life for his (support) ministry.

Philippians 2:25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs (lit: and your apostle and minister of my needs). 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Power For Pain - Philippians 3:10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul's quest for power, partnership with Christ in the work of redemption by suffering with him, and being conformed to the pattern of his death

Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Introduction It stands to reason that if you are living in God’s universe, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Christian, You Are Heaven Bound, Meanwhile Make A Difference - Philippians 1: 20-26 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really is found here in the Bible

Well today we come to verse 20 in Philippians, verses 20-26 in our passage today. As we do, we're going to see Paul's secret ingredient. The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elizabeth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2022

Mary, a virgin, betrothed to a man called Joseph after being informed by an angel who told her that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bring forth a son called Jesus. She was also informed that her "relative Elizabeth" had begun her sixth month of pregnancy.

Elizabeth Elizabeth was obedient to God's commands throughout her life. Biblical narrative. According to the Gospel of Luke chapter 1, Elizabeth was "of the daughters of Aaron." She and her husband Zachariah were "righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Regret

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2022

As a follower of Christ you will be compelled to enter into spiritual battle. Paul encourages us by pointing us to Christ and the strength that is His. Therefore, let us stand firm in the victory that our Lord has won on our behalf.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Class: Introduction To Prophetic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The prophetic ministry is needed more than ever today in the secular culture we live in – the decline away from Biblical truth, the web of deception and the loss of moral values opens the door for God to speak into the hearts of people.

PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry - Class: Prophetic PP#2: My personal journey in the gift or prophecy and prophetic ministry: What Outreach taught me about the gift – Pentecostal View - speaking words in church services “How it happened” My own encounters with prophets in these days: • The first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:29, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:31-33, Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Class: Introduction To Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

Life was designed by God to be in relationships – There are two main relationships we need to be developing: First one is Connecting with God and the second one Connecting with people!

Pursue Kingdom Ministry Class: Relationships (Introduction) PP#1 Thesis: Life was designed by God to be in relationships – There are two main relationships we need to be developing: First one is Connecting with God and the second one Connecting with people! Over the last few week’s we have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Talents

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2021

This sermon unpacks the parable of the talents and how our God-given talents are to be creatively used in various ways to advance his Kingdom building agenda.

OUTLINE 1.INTRODUCTION - OUTREACH DEFINED 2. THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS – OVERVIEW 3. APPLICATION – LESSONS REGARDING USING OUR “TALENTS” A) God owns everything so everything we have is on loan from Him B) God gives talents according to our ability C) God expects you to use them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

When Life Is Treated As "cheap!" Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2021

Can God accept a murderer? He accepted Saul; and He has accepted many of us who were once filled with bitterness toward others. Those who turn from their evil to receive Christ as Master over life will be accepted by the Living God.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Integrity Quotient? - Genesis 20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Did you know that there are only three people in the Bible that are said to have integrity.

Did you know (I didn’t know this before this week) that there are only three people in the Bible that are said to have integrity. Now there are lots of people who had integrity in the Bible, don’t get me wrong. But only three people the word ‘integrity’ is used to describe them. One of them is Job. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tickled By The Promises Of God - Genesis 21:1-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

So let’s see what God has to say to us and for us from Sarah’s perspective in this story.

Well I thank you for joining with us and being here today. We’re going to look at Genesis 21 and Galatians 4. I call this two-for-one Sunday because actually there’s going to be two sermons today. These two sermons are represented in the passage that we’re going to look at, both in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Roots - Genesis 31:19-55 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today.

Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today. That is after Christ lived on the earth it also helps us. But it also helps people before us. In fact Jacob would have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

A Pigs Snout And A Beautiful Lady. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 10, 2021

A proverb is a very brief and particular expression of truth that teaches basic values — appropriate patterns of human behavior that help an individual mature into responsible adulthood

A pigs snout and a beautiful lady. Prov.11:12-22 Proverbs 11 contains thirty-one individual sayings. While the topics covered are vast, many con-trast either proper behavior with improper behavior or the righteous with the wicked. Proverbs is one of the few places in Scripture where context is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God