Sermons on Rivers:

Trust And Obey(1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Desiring to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was.

When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Church meeting this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven." The boy said to Dr. Graham, I do not think I'll be there. If you do not know the way to the post office, how are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Music

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There is power in music and song to lead, to lift, and to express love. Yet we often fail to use this power. We let the discords of life, which are very real and powerful, to drive out the song and harmony, and we become a part of the negatives of life without a song.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating historical example of the victory of the underdog. Sybaris was one of the wealthiest of Greek cities. The people lived in luxury and were the envy of others. But some people are never satisfied, and so one of the leaders persuaded the tribunal to confiscate ...read more

Anger Management

Contributed by Gregory Mcmanus on Mar 7, 2021

Do you know the difference between Righteous indignation and anger? This sermon explores the difference using the story of Saul.

She came over and sat down right next to me… I didn’t even notice her for a few minutes.. Then she started standing up and rubbing her legs, groaning a little then sitting back down. She did this several times and it caught my attention. She was an older woman and obviously in some kind of pain.. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:6

Denomination: Adventist

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Eternal Inheritance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Final Message (15) in our study of Joshua. This message explores the concept of an eternal inheritance.

“Eternal Inheritance” Introduction We are all familiar with inheritance. An inheritance is the passing of wealth and resources within the family from elder to younger. Sometimes it involves the death of the elder but not always. There are times when a parent will pass on an inheritance while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Psalm 24:1-2, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Deborah -- Fearless Woman Fearful Man Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Judges dealing with Deborah and Barak.

Judges Series #5 Life Cycles “Deborah/Barak: A Fearless Woman and a Fearful Man” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service For those of you who have just joined us, the book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"What Time I Am Afraid, I Will Trust In Thee.”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

This is one of my favorite scriptures in the Bible, “What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.”

I looked back into my archives and saw where I preached from this same verse in 2013. We do not like to talk about our fears because they make us look weak, but everyone live with fear. However, it is not just the weak that live in fear, some great men live in fear. Illus: God said of Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Escape Of Charles Ii

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

Ten Biblical lessons for the story of Charles II fall and restoration.

I dressed up as King Charles II and gave this sermon in the first person. PowerPoint slides are available. email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them Greetings and Salutations. I am King Charles II. Some of you may know my great great great great great great great great great great great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

Elisha’s Ministry - Naaman, Almost The Reject - 2 Kings 5:1-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 18, 2022

Naaman was a powerful man, with all the success one could desire, all the esteem and glory, BUT he had leprosy. The account of his cure is of value to us as it contains lessons that benefit us in many ways. It was God who wrought the miracle, not Elisha. He was the willing servant.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - NAAMAN, ALMOST THE REJECT - 2 Kings 5:1-19 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 14 When we consider chapter 5, the focus here is on Naaman, not so much on Elisha, but it is Elisha we are studying. Along the way we will also look into the motives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience: Overcoming The Frenzied Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 5, 2023

By a show of hands, are you by nature a patient person? If you were to assign a percentage to your level of patience, what would it be? Is anyone at 100% on the patience level? Let me encourage you today by saying this no one is born patient. For patience is a work of the Holy Spirit.

When you see a patient person, you’ve seen something rare. For it takes supernatural power to be patient. We live in a world obsessed with speed. We become angry if the video doesn’t download immediately or the fast food lines take too long. And who likes waiting in a doctor’s office, or waiting ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11, Colossians 1:11, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Luke 18:7, Romans 8:28, Romans 12:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In A Covenant Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2018

A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 9:19-26, Zechariah 13:7-9, Zechariah 8:1-8, Hosea 2:16-23, Hosea 1:6-11, Ezekiel 37:11-28, Ezekiel 36:22-32, Ezekiel 34:11-30, Ezekiel 14:1-11, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Jeremiah 32:36-42, Hebrews 11:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:8-22, Jeremiah 24:1-7, Jeremiah 11:1-5, Jeremiah 7:21-26, 2 Samuel 7:4-16, Ruth 1:15-16, Leviticus 26:40-45, Exodus 29:42-46, Exodus 6:1-8, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Genesis 15:1-8, Romans 4:18-25, Romans 4:13-16, Jeremiah 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hub

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018

Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

Years ago, the Democratic Convention had just concluded, and the Republican Convention was soon to begin. The day the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, announced his selection for Vice President, Joe Biden, the Republicans unleashed what’s called an attack ad. Senator Biden, who was running for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

My destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice

ENGAGE Life is full of choices. In fact, this morning all of us here have already made a number of choices today that will impact how this day turns out, haven’t we? For many of us, the morning began with the choice of whether or not to get out of bed when the alarm clock went off. And then that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist