Sermons on Serving God:

Christ Receives All

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

A young lady was telling another woman that when she got married she was going to marry a man who had:

• The Looks • The Money • The Intelligence • The Courage • The Personality • And was a perfect gentleman in every way She said, "The man I marry will have everything!" The lady she was talking to said, "If you are going to wait to marry a man that has all of that, you will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

IV. The Physiology of Faith - CONTINUED

CLASS 5 IV. The Physiology of Faith Continued A. The Nervous System Network While under threat, two primary nervous system elements are jolted into action. The voluntary nervous system moves our muscles and obeys our direct command. On the other hand, the involuntary nervous system ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Wayyy back on January 12th, we embarked on a 13 week series, on the Miracles of Jesus.

So here we are, on part 5 of the Miracles of Jesus. Before we get there, allow me to conduct a brief recap, just to remind myself where we are, and how we got here, in this series! The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Joshua 6, Odd Strategy, Amazing Results! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua had just received his literal marching orders from the LORD. But the strategy and instructions were not like anything any army had ever done before. Israel obeyed, and the LORD gave victory!

Introduction: Israel, by now, had crossed the Jordan River and were staying at Gilgal for the moment. The men of Israel had undergone circumcision, following the Law, and had celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land. But Israel was never intended to remain packed in one small area, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024

The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark #11b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In our last message on Mark, we looked at the LORD’S FAME.

A rock and roll band called “The Beatles,” came to America during the early 60’s. I could never understand why, but they became famous around the world. I love good spiritual and secular music, but I have never cared for people screaming through a microphone. They call it music but I call it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

3 Perpetual Practices To Ensure Personal Spiritual Vitality

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Rejoice Always B.

A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 6, 2001

Daily we are being asked to make life decisions. But what kind are we making?

I Have Decided 1 John 2:6 Introduction – Have any of you made any life decisions today? Maybe not. Have you ever thought about how profound a statement it is when someone comes to you and says, “I have decided…” About six weeks ago Chris came into our bedroom and said that he had decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Gently Revealed Life Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007

Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 16, 2005

Lesson and study series for the Bible. All Ages from 18-50+. Lesson 2. Starting slowly to get students used to comparing scripture with scripture & have the ability to break each chapter down into sections.

Teaching the Bible. Lesson 1 part 2. Teaching the Bible is an intrical part in the growth of any Christian. We must keep it simple and easy to understand. In lesson 1, we reviewed Matthew, chapters 1 thru 7. Lets look ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Adult Language Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other