Sermons on Self Surrender:

Renew Nehemiah Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021

The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, reform and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19, Nehemiah 5:1-19, Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (X) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 7, 2021

Is the gathering in Matthew 24:31 the rapture? Are those "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 raptured? Message examines dominant views on Matthew 24:31-44 seeking understanding of end time events as predicted by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse.

We are studying the Olivet Discourse, looking for insight on the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? Matthew 24 provides a chronological outline of events from the first advent to the second advent. It is therefore an essential part of eschatological revelation. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35, Matthew 28:19-20, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Daniel 9:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Isaiah 43:5-7, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

It Came From Within: Greed Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 10, 2021

This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart." It is about the idol of greed and how the habit of generosity overthrows it.

It Came From Within: Greed Introduction Luke 12:15-21 NIV 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help For Every Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021

God is saying, “Until you’ve been through a gut-wrenching experience of adultery, you can’t understand the impact of your wrongdoing and your coldness and toward me."

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30, Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationship With God Is A Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

This morning I want to focus on the unseen marriage in the minutes to come. It’s not until you see the marriage above that you’ll understand what marriages below are to look like. Because when see the marriage above, we’ll see the pattern and the design of marriage.

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Ephesians 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient...your Pay Day Is Coming!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 9, 2021

Before I get started in this sermon I have a little pop quiz for you that I would like for you to participate in. I will ask you three questions and immediately answer them with the first Word that comes to your mind.

ARE YOU READY? 1: First question, “I said, Do it?. The answer? It’s probably the word “Now”. 2. “I want it?” What is the first word that came to your mind? It’s probably was the word “Now.” Not next week, not next month, not next year, not tomorrow, but now!” 3. In a common prayer we might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Let your imagination wander. When Mary and Joseph finally had things settled in their mind, the two would have talked endlessly about the angel’s words.The two would have compared notes all the way along their journey to Bethlehem some six months later.

If you want to get in the mood for Christmas, Texas Monthly says you have a lot of choices in Texas. Six hours from here over in Amarillo, there’s the Christmas in the Gardens featuring 300,000 lights strung throughout their Botanical Gardens. Down in College Station, you see Santa, go for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Choose The Best Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2021

When my wife was sick at home she called me at the office and asked me stop by the grocery store on my way home to buy a loaf of bread.

Listen; if I am not mistaken I can not remember going to a grocery store since I became an adult. But as I got inside I had no idea where the bread was. I walked all over the store and finally found the section that had the bread. That was not an easy job because there were all kinds of bread on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The World, The Test & The Testimony Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 17, 2021

How are we to relate to the world around us? How will the world relate to us? All of these are critical truths Jesus wants His disciples to understand.

I was listening to radio one afternoon recently when I heard story of a young woman in Albania who had come to faith in Christ and was a joyful, radiant Christian, witnessing to her friends about what she had found in Jesus. Then I listened with great sadness & shock to hear that this vibrant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith In Jesus Christ Makes All The Difference In The World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2021

Faith in Jesus Christ... 1. Will make miraculous changes in our lives (vs. 27-30). 2. Should inspire us to obey the Lord (vs. 29-31). 3. Should inspire us to bring more people to Jesus (vs. 32-33). 4. Is the dividing line for all mankind (vs. 33-34).

Faith in Jesus Christ Makes All the Difference in the World The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:27-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 22, 2021) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 8 and 9, the Holy Spirit of God led His Apostle to report a sample of the countless miracles Jesus worked during His ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Nailed It This Christmas And New Year

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Nov 27, 2021

Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? To nail it means to get something perfect. Christmas is the embodiment of this perfect love that made possible Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection, else we would still be in our sins. All feel it even the Grumps

Have you Nailed it this Christmas and New Year? Have you nailed it this Christmas and New Year? We cannot nail a crocked nail into wood. A crooked nail is of no use. To nail it means to get something perfect. My elder daughter was born on Christmas day, a perfect Christmas gift for me and my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:32, Acts 10:43, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 119:41-48, John 15:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Let All Creation Sing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

In this sermon, I link Psalm 98 with the Isaac Watts' hymn "Joy to the World." The Advent theme is joy, so I ask: Do you want to have a merry Christmas? Do you want to have a joy-filled Christmas? Then look to Jesus.

T-minus 6 days, amen? Christmas is next Saturday … it’ll be here before we know it, amen? How many of you have all your Christmas shopping done? How many of you have all your presents wrapped and under the tree? How many of you still have to put up your tree, amen? Over the past few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9, Micah 5:2, Micah 5:4-5, Luke 2:10-11, Romans 8:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Great Love--Demonstrated, Perfected . . . Proven Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 21, 2021

How are we to love one another? How do we overcome the things that divide and destroy in the body of Christ? Jesus answered these questions powerfully when He washed the feet of His disciples in John 13.

Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35, John 15:13

Denomination: Bible Church

From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021

What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 John 2:15-17, John 11:46-57, John 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2021

How can we eliminate our stinking thinking? 1. We must grow in the grace of Almighty God (vs. 3). 2. We must humble our hearts (vs. 3). 3. We must understand our unity in Christ (vs. 3-5).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking The Book of Romans Romans 12:3-5 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 23, 2016 (Revised August 6, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist