Sermons on Self Dependence:

Witness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2020

*What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Trust God to guide us forward (vs. 20-23). 4. Trust Christ to take care of us (vs. 21-25). 5. Do what God wants us to do (vs. 24-25).

Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 12, 2012 (Revised August 20, 2020) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Be Saved And Not Attend Church?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2023

I titled this sermon…CAN I BE SAVED AND NOT ATTEHD CHURCH?

This is a very foolish question but it is often asked by those who do not know the scriptures. In this sermon I want to deal with this question in two ways: (1) With Common Sense (2) With The Scriptures Let me deal with this question first with… I. COMMON SENSE This question CAN I BE SAVED ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Pt. 1

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 20, 2023

The church is in a sad state. Barna research group says 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth.

• The church is in a sad state • Barna Research says: 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth. "To move from religion to secularism is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

What Kinds Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to talk to you about your hands.

Did you hear about the young couple that went to the mountains for a romantic winter break? • When they got there, the man went out to chop some wood. When he got back, he said, "Darling, my hands are freezing!" • She says, "Well put them in my warm hands and I will warm them up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesser Known People Of Advent Part 1 (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 27, 2017

Christmas/Advent worship series titled “Lesser Known People of Advent.” We are looking at some of the people who played an important role in the first coming of Christ yet we may not have heard that much about them or what they did.

Lesser Know People of Advent Part 1 (Zechariah) “Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” Luke 1:18 Intro: Today we start a new worship series titled “Lesser Known People of Advent.” We are going to be looking at some of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Example Of Genuine Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

In Luke 7 two people are in the presence of Jesus, an unnamed woman and Simon the Pharisee. Message compares their worship experience and draws key concepts for meaningful worship.

01.29.17 Intro We are pursuing a heart of worship. We are desiring to go deeper in our worship experience with God. Last week we saw that achieving this is not so much a matter of methods and techniques, as it is the condition of the heart. In His conversation with the Woman at the Well Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shock And Awe Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Considering the wonders of God, and the resulting sense of awe, is the foundation for our response of worship to Him

Football season! Cold nights. Hot chocolates in the stands. Cider donuts from Edward’s Orchard. Sunday afternoon armchair quarterbacking. Some people get pretty caught up in all of it. Have you ever noticed the way that every stadium is put together, no matter what the sport, the stands ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"remember That... Therefore..." (A Coronavirus Message) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2020

At a time like this (Corona Virus Crisis) when we remember certain truths about God they will empower us to live our lives and respond in ways that are for our good and His glory.

Brothers and sisters - I know that times are really crazy right now. All we need to do is look around and we can see that our world is filled with so much fear, anxiety and uncertainty - some of which may be camping out in us. I mean, every day seems to bring with it another crashing wave of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9-12, Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 8:28, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Part 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2018

We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the point of death. But we also need to see God’s Throne in Heaven and see His glory, majesty.

Series: Rev’d Up Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ every day so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Ezekiel 1:1-28, Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

When it comes to stewardship, giving, generosity, our finances, our money it really isn't truth or dare with God it's truth and dare.

So, we are kicking off a brand new series today called Truth or Dare, which I would venture to guess stirs up a little something in most of us sitting here today. I understand that there was a horror movie that came out in the past few years that had that title. Maybe some of us are thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2020

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020

When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020 Series #53 / Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro A belated welcome to the new year….and decade. There is a certain type of grace… an opportunity to for fresh starts. That leads to the slew of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For: Life - What A Beautiful Choice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 12, 2019

INTRODUCTION: Video: To Value Life = 1:57 (Found and purchased from Sermon Spice)

As we continue in our series explaining what we are FOR as a church we come to a very important and sometimes controversial subject. As a church we are FOR: LIFE. We wanted to talk about this because we believe it is a subject that is dear to our Lord and so must be to us as His followers. But I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2019

As Christ had gone down into His baptism of death, so the communicant in the moment of baptism was “buried,” as Christ had been in the grave. Then he “rose” into “new life,” as Christ had risen on the first Easter Day.

11/5/18 Tom Lowe IVB2: You are Made Alive in Christ (Col. 2:13-15) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist