Sermons on Run Your Race:

Finding And Joining The Church God Has For You Might Make You Feel Uncomfortable. Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 23, 2020

When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable.

Introduction When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable. And what we are saying to ourselves is that we want a place where the people are more like us than different from us. Think about it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inheritance Factor Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

19th in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of heaven as our inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor -- Heaven” Pt 5 (The Fatherhood of God Message 19) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Revelation 2:26-29, Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019

The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Buried By A Friend Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 16, 2019

Following the crucifixion, the hill of Calvary had grown silent. The sneering crowds had gone, and the soldiers were left to their work. An unlikely candidate showed up to remove Jesus' body and provide for His burial.

Buried by a Friend Mark 15: 42-47 Our text records a somber and uncertain time for Jesus’ followers. He and the other malefactors are now dead. Calvary has become silent as the mocking crowds have dispersed, leaving the soldiers to their work. From a human perspective, all seemed lost as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019

Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let There Be Space ... Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 9, 2023

We must be careful to not let the facts of creation become overcomplicated. God's word can be trusted just as much in the creation account as it can that He has given us a redeemer (Jesus) to rescue us from sin!

Alpha and Omega, Part 2 “Let there be space …” Genesis 1:6-8 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - There is an irrational logic trying to prove something happened from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8, John 1:1, Romans 1:20, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Series Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021

Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised Messiah. 1. Philip’s experience (vv.43–44). 2. Philip’s first concern: Nathanael (v.45). 3. Philip’s conviction: Jesus was the One prophesied (v.45).

John Series Part 8 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC John 1:43-45 October 3, 2021 Jesus the One Prophesied: The Witness of Philip, 1:43–45 (1:43–45) Introduction: Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand: The Provision For Human Need Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2023

This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need.

Tonight, we enter chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need. Note again Jesus’ pattern. He first demonstrated the truth, then He began to preach and teach it. In this chapter, Jesus will feed the 5,000 and calm the stormy ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Travelers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022

Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Relationships

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

How does the Bible illustrate how there is strength in relationships? We can turn to the book of Ruth for the answer.

STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 “The Promise Keepers note the following in their Point-Man training: 10 percent of all people will change when they hear the truth, 10 percent will never change, and 80 percent will only change in the context of a relationship. (Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The very group of men Jesus hand picked to be the foundation on which He would build His church were the first body of skeptics in the Christian church.

Ministers frequently call at a home when the man alone is there, and he will respond in some such manner as this: "I'm sorry my wife isn't home. She takes care of the religious matters in our home." I have not just read about this, but have experienced it, and have wondered how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

The Redeeming Work Of God

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 17, 2021

One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. Christ made the opportunity of salvation a reality through His atoning sacrifice and triumphant resurrection.

The Redeeming work of God Ephesians 1: 7-10 Our text today deals with the present aspect of our salvation and the provision of Christ which secured salvation for humanity. One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. The Father had a plan that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Gather At The River? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2024

But the key here is that Paul went where the people were gathered and told them about Jesus.

SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER Text: Acts 16:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: One afternoon in July of 1864, pastor Dr. Lowry of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn, N.Y. wrote the hymn “Shall We Gather at the River.” This old hymn became a favorite of film maker John Ford, and is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican