Sermons on Saying No:

An Honest Word About A Horrific Place Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 14, 2018

Most people believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority assuming everyone will eventually wind up in heaven, or some place of euphoric bliss. Heaven is reserved for the saved, but hell will be a reality for those apart from Christ.

An Honest Word about a Horrific Place Mark 9: 42-50 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the common attitude that permeates modern society. We live in an age when most believe that truth is relative, rather than absolute. Most believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2018

Zacchaeus was a man with everything, yet he was a man with nothing, that is until Jesus impacted his life!

INTRODUCTION " VIDEO CLIP from FIREPROOF " SLIDE #1 " We are beginning a new series today entitle, SPRING INTO LIFE. " In this series, we are going to examine the story of some of the people we find in the New Testament who had encounters with Jesus, and how those encounters changed their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path To Stability Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2017

The early church experienced amazing growth and power. She was very young and very pure. We must follow the biblical model rather than striving to meet the expectations of contemporary culture if we are to experience God's presence and power.

The Path to Stability Acts 2: 42-44 Today I want to conclude our series: Church – A New Testament Model. Once again we are in the book of Acts, immediately following Pentecost. The Lord had ascended back to the Father, and the Spirit had come, filling the believers. The presence and power of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

A New Understanding Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 17, 2017

When we give our lives to Jesus, we are called to a new understanding concerning life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As a public service today, I would like to offer up a few home remedies today. Please do not attempt these unless you are a professional. o If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage will be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes Of Faith, Not Sight Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 26, 2017

Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant was fearful, seeing only the enemy. Elisha was confident, seeing the host of God about them. We tend to see only the adversity, but fail to see God. He is able to meet our needs.

Eyes of Faith, not Sight 2 Kings 6: 15-20 During this time Israel faced numerous attacks from the Syrians. Each time Syria’s king planned an attack, the Lord gave Elisha insight to their plans and he was able to warn Israel. Knowing someone was sharing their plans with the Israelites, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017

God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumphant Over Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 17, 2017

The greatest triumph ever recorded was Jesus' resurrection from the dead. His victory over sin and death provided victory for every believer, and the promise of eternal life. We have nothing to fear because our Lord has risen as the Victor!

Triumphant over Death Revelation 1:18 Over the past several weeks, we have discussed various passages where defeat seemed inevitable for the people of God, and yet the Lord brought great victory to them. In the midst of their impossibility, the Lord worked in mighty and miraculous ways. While each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Something Beautiful - Good Friday 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Easter 2017

“Something beautiful” Good Friday 2017, April 14 Isaiah 53 Who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the LORD’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Bushes And Bare Feet

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

Christmas is about God revealing Himself to man, but it doesn't always happen at church.

BUSHES AND BARE FEET EXODUS 3:1-6 WHEN YOU FIRST THINK ABOUT IT, YOU THINK THAT THE ACCOUNT OF MOSES AND THE BURNING BUSH IS A PECULAIR PASSAGE TO DEAL WITH THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THE TWO THOUGH AND OTHERS LIKE IT HAVE A COMMON CHARACTERISTIC. CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT GOD REVEALING HIMSELF TO ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

WE KNOW THAT JESUS INSTITUTED THE LORD’S SUPPER, OR WHAT WE CALL COMMUNION, AS PART OF THE LAST SUPPER. IT WAS AN OBJECT LESSON OF WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO HIM. HE GAVE US THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THIS SERVICE UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN.

THE LORD’S SUPPER 1 CORINTHIANS 11:`17-34 THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS WE CAN CONSIDER THE SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, MUCH MORE THAN WE CAN COVER IN ONE MESSAGE. TODAY, I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE CORPORATE ASPECT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THAT PAUL TEACHES IN THIS PASSAGE. I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dying At 10:30

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Analyzing the periods of life. Waiting too long to be saved.

DYING AT 10:30 Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Householder = Master of the House --> God is the Householder A. Hiring --> God hires labourers in kindness to them, to save them from idleness and poverty, and pay them for working for themselves. 1. The Devil by his temptations, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running With Patience

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2015

The Christian life is like a race, we need to run with patience and faith in Jesus, so as to be able to win the prize at the end.

RUNNING WITH PATIENCE Study Text: Hebrews 12: 1 - 4 Introduction: - A common metaphor for the Christian life in the NT is that of a runner in a race. - During the course of his ministry, Paul wrote that he ran the race in such a way as to obtain the prize. - That is he disciplined himself and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story: Ruth And The Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 11, 2015

The story of Ruth is more than just a simple love story: Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ, our Kinsman Redeemer.

THE STORY #9: RUTH AND THE KINSMAN REDEEMER OPENING: Review Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua and Judges. • Ruth = one of only two books of the Bible named after women (the other = Esther). • Ruth took place during the time of the judges, about 1,000 years before ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Experience The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the living Word, you are able to experience His joy through His Word.

Nehemiah 8 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Nehemiah 8. Have you ever completed a major project at home or at work, a project that seemed humanly impossible at best to complete? And then with an overflowing thankful spirit you wanted to fellowship with God? That is what is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist