Sermons on Settle Matters:

The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

Perfectly Positioned... For A Reset Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 31, 2020

In this message (the final message in my Coronavirus series) is about how the Coronavirus has perfectly positioned us for a RESET in 4 key areas of our lives.

Perfectly Position…For A Rest #CoronavirusWeek3 OKAY – this morning we are wrapping up our 3 week series on the Coronavirus. AND LISTEN – I got to be honest, back in December of 2019 when I began thinking about what conversations I needed to have in the year 2020… A series on a Coronavirus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17, Isaiah 40:11-31, Psalm 61:1-2, Genesis 1:27, Luke 11:17, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 22:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Matter To God (Ruth) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 6, 2002

We often wonder what our life value will be, or better yet will we have any life value. If we serve God faithfully, like Ruth did, I gurentee you will find out that you matter to God

Ruth You Do Matter to God! Introduction A. No one can say that life is easy B. Every honest person would admit it is a challenge C. We often get so discouraged that we want to quit D. We do not know how to handle everything, the trials the tribulation E. Ruth had every reason imaginable to give ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009

Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Settle Wait For God’s Best Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore what it means to wait for God's best and how it can transform our lives.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to settle for mediocrity. We often find ourselves compromising on our values, relationships, and dreams, simply because it's easier than waiting for something better. However, as Christians, we are called to wait for God's best. This means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-3, 1 Samuel 16:13

Every Mother's Child Matters

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2010

Sarah's me-ism blinded her to Ishmael's value; Abraham's comfort blinded him to how best to support Hagar and Ishmael; Hagar, like many of our mothers, had to trust God in the desert. We today must support the Hagars of this world.

The barren landscape seemed to dance before her eyes, as she looked toward a horizon littered with debris, strewn with the rubbish of thousands of careless people who had gone this way. Filthy and dirty as it was, though, it seemed to dance before her eyes, for the sun was high above and hot; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do Matters Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2021

Until Jesus comes, it does matter what we do or fail to do. All Bible quotes are from the NASB.

The return of Jesus is perhaps one of the most talked about things by Jesus and subject of many parables, not just these in the these two chapter of Matthew 24-25. Jesus talked about the signs of His second coming in Chapter 24, which we covered over the past few weeks. The last three parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Corinthians: Church Matters (3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul points out three problems: a problem with Strife, a problem with Sex, and a problem with Sanctification!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/23/2014 Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Importance Of One - You Matter.

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017

A sermon that uses Jesus parable of the lost sheep and talks how one is important and the individual makes a difference

The importance of one You matter. One to the power of two Ever been in a huge crowd – like at a rugby game or at some huge event. One feeling you get in such a crowd is the littleness of who you are and your own personal insignificance. Your sense of importance diminishes even more if you realise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Really Matter To God Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 19, 2006

Jesus’ excruciating death opened the way to God.

You Really Matter to God; Mark 15:16-47; Psalm 22; 6th of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 6th Lent (Palm Sunday); 4-9-06; Darryl Bell Max Lucado wrote "[The cross] rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond...History has idolized it and despised it, gold plated it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at Paul’s circumstances - being in prison - and how with a Christ like attitude God used him to witness to over 4,000 elite gaurds

HOW TO BE JOYFUL NO MATTER WHAT How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life - Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren Most people don’t enjoy life; they just endure it. They don’t enjoy happiness. Our society perpetuates the lie that life must be perfect for us to be happy. If I could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 18, 2022

In worship, God is more concerned that we focus on Him than than we should be overly concerned about the mechanics of what we are doing.

“After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, ‘A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar’ (that is, Engedi). Then Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Now

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2009

People and churches can settle down and forget where they came from and lose sight of where they could be going. Now is the time for the church to venture forward, or lose its place in God’s plan.

There are two problems with settling down: one of them is that you forget about where you came from. The other is that you lose sight of where you could be going. Here is a young couple. They start out married life in just a small place, with room for themselves and maybe that first child. They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Life is often difficult, even for the strongest believer. It is easy to focus on the trials we endure instead of the Lord. While we are unable to fully comprehend all our Lord is, our faith is increased as we look at Him by faith.

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 2) 1 John 5: 13-21 As we continue to consider the closing words of John in his first epistle, we are mindful of the many difficulties and obstacles the early church faced. John has dealt with false doctrine, the spirit of antichrist, personal sin, and the great need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist