Sermons on Settlement:

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Improve Your Serve With God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 12, 2021

As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave - But Jesus (The Great I Am) came to serve and so should we.

Series: How to Improve your serve? Illustration: Racquet ball and hit a few racquet balls into the audience! Give away 5 dollar Dunken Donut cards to those who catch them! Over the years I have played tennis with Kathy off and on, but I really loved playing racquetball! I learned from others that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:4-8, Matthew 20:25-28, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not 'if' But 'when' Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 19, 2021

A lot of people are wondering if we’re seeing the beginning the Tribulation or the end times and I thought that we would look at one particular vision that Ezekiel had to help us possibly get a Biblical perspective on the dynamic forces that seem to be tearing our world apart today.

“You’re pregnant.” Three of the most beautiful … and three of the most terrifying … words you’ll ever hear. The first question most people ask the doctor is … “Are you sure?” And the second question usually is … “When is it due?” Now, the doctor has to do some quick calculations in his or her ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-7, Matthew 24:2-8, Ezekiel 5:5, Daniel 9:27, Ezekiel 38:14-16, Ezekiel 36:19-20, Ezekiel 39:17-22, Ezekiel 39:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiven People Forgive People Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we come to the fifth petition – forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. This is the only petition with a human response and the only one that Jesus actually elaborates on. The first part of this verse is incredible news. The second part is terrifying.

Forgiven People Forgive People Matthew 6:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-24-19 Drama: Hey, I’m praying here! Review Each week, I’ve been reviewing all that we have studied in these last few weeks. This morning, I’m going to just encourage you to go to Chenoa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 8

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John didn't want his readers to willingly fall short of God's holy standard. If you are a true believer you will not want to sin. Having a desire not to sin is one of the proofs you are a believer.

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers. The bad new John tells us is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sin and cleanse us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Goliath Of Gath Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022

Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Nero Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2022

Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old. When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities.

Nero Author: Tom Lowe Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/'n??ro?/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman Emperor and final Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022

This sermon focuses on forgiveness and the benefits related to it. The Kingdom of God is about forgiveness. When you live a life characterized by forgiveness, it not only frees other people up of the prison of unforgiveness, it frees your mind up from the torture of unforgiveness.

Good morning. If you were here last week, you know that Ramsey finished off our 12-week series on discipleship. Discipleship was ordinary people learning to live their everyday life like Jesus. Just because we are done with the series doesn’t mean that we stop learning what it is to live like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Watchman Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Mar 16, 2025

A talk on the Watchman passage from Ezekiel 2-3

Introduction Okay, did you know that for many years Yorkshire was responsible for protecting the whole Western world from nuclear Armageddon? It's true. Up on the North York Moors between Whitby and Pickering, there's an RAF base called Fylingdales. It sort of looks a bit like a box now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Standard Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Deviating From Divine Institutions. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005

This Sermon is #28 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXVIII. The Danger of Deviating from Divine Institutions. Colossians ii,8. "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time For A Little Father Son Talk

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2013

A review of Proverbs 3 verses 1 through 35

Proverbs 3: 1 – 35 It’s Time For A Little Father Son Talk 1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Of ‘4’ Collections Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 18

Judges 18: 1 – 31 The Church Of ‘4’ Collections In those days there was no king in Israel. And in those days the tribe of the Danites was seeking an inheritance for itself to dwell in; for until that day their inheritance among the tribes of Israel had not fallen to them. 2 So ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Crocodile Hunter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2010

A study of chapter 29 verses 1 through 21

Ezekiel 29: 1 – 21 The crocodile hunter “1 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt. 3 Speak, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 29:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel