Sermons on Seek God First:

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025

Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Will We Eat In Heaven?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2005

A sermon on church fellowship meals and the wedding supper of the lamb. Warning: the congregation will want to eat after this one. (Some material taken from an article on the web about reasons why we eat)

Evening Service for 8/14/2005 The Wedding Supper of the Lamb Introduction: A. (Rev 19:6 NIV) Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (Rev 19:7 NIV) Let us rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting Life's Burdens

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

Jesus is the one who can lift your life’s burden and give you peace and an inner rest.

LIFTING LIFE’S BURDENS—Matt. 11:25-30 Propositions: Jesus is the one who can lift your life’s burden and give you peace and an inner rest. Objective: My purpose is to challenge anyone with a heavy life’s burden to fully trust Jesus with their all their burdens. INTRODUCTION: Illus: In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus My Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is represented as a city, if we dwell inside the city, we are safe, the same with dwelling inside the LORD JESUS CHRIST, we are saved.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your city? The LORD JESUS CHRIST. John 15:4-7 John 15:4-7 Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 27 - Godly Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 13, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 27.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Seven We will now look at chapter twenty seven. 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NASB) Don't go bragging about what you are going to do tomorrow for, in reality, you really don't know what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27, Proverbs 27:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose The Right Race Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2016

Part 3 of this series focuses on the race we are to run individually as taken from 1 Corinthians 9:26.

Choices – Part 3 Choose The Right Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Luke 8:22-25 Introduction This is part three of my series “Choices.” I’ve titled this message “Choose the Right Race.” Our foundational Scripture from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mind That Prepared Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. This week, a mind that prepared.

A Mind That Prepared PPT 1 Series intro slide Today I want to talk to you about biblical strategies for sucess. We are using the life of biblical man by the name of Nehemiah for an example. PPT 2 We have already talked about Nehemiah as a man who had a heart that cared, and PPT 3 Knees that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Great Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Christians are commanded to witness to the lost.

Illus: One of the greatest soul winners of all time was a man known as Uncle John Vassar. In a railroad station one day he saw a lady with a serious look on her face sitting by herself. He sat down and talked to her and led her to the Lord. Just as he left, her husband came up and, seeing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the seventh and final sermon in a series on Philippians. Paul tells the church to be at peace.

I. Introduction a. These are Paul’s final words to the Philippians II. Peace with Others (1-3) a. God wants us to be a peace with others. b. God wants us to help others be at peace with each other. III. Peace with Self (4-9) a. We find peace with ourselves by i. Rejoicing in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Clean Mirror Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Out An Unclean Spirit Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

Lessons from the miracle applied to today.

The Casting Out of a Unclean Spirit Miracles of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 Miracles # 05 I. When the place of worship and was open Jesus was there. Mark 1:21 NOTE: If Jesus saw the need to attend a worship service then we ought to see the need. II. Jesus taught with authority. NOTE: Preachers and Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Go! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

There are times in life we must let go of issue that are related to personal pride and learn to lean completely on Christ.

Let It Go! Galatians 4: 21-31 1. Be very careful what you pursue (21-23). A. There seems to be some intrinsic value in doing things ourselves. B. Paul tells us that this is a very dangerous thing when it relates to your righteousness. C. To truly be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational