Sermons on Sharing A Blessing:

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts And Prayers Matter

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019

In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 18:23-32, Exodus 8:13, Numbers 14:20, James 5:13-18, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 26:36-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of Acts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

This is Luke's introduction of the gospel to his friend

Acts 1: 1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mindset That Ultimately Wins Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2020

Expounding Phil. 2:5-11 message examines deity, incarnation, crucifixion, and exaltation of Christ, His mindset/attitude is presented as an example of unselfishness and servanthood. His exaltation is celebrated.

There is a lot going on in the world around us. With the election just around the corner groups are posturing and contending for political power. Some are legitimately expressing reasons for their position on issues. Others are rioting in the streets. There are so many lies in the media that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:27, John 5:19-30, James 4:10, John 17:4-5, John 10:32-33, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Corinthians 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finish What Is Started

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2024

This message is about completing the job that we start while also, as one body, helping others complete the job(s) they are doing for Christ. We are all running a race with the same goal ahead of us - crossing the finish line successfully.

Finish What Is Started Good morning Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Finish What Is Started.” Please note that I did not say “Finish what “you” started, but finish “what is” started. What you will hear this morning is that as a Christian we must finish the work together, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-10, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

People believe that if you have just a tiny amount of faith (like a mustard seed) that you can do great things for God. Is this true? The answer to mustard seed faith is explained in this message.

True Mustard Seed Faith Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 Good morning, Strangers Rest! This morning, the title of my message today is “True Mustard Seed Faith.” But before I talk about mustard seed faith, I want to remind you of what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Samuel Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 28, 2024

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David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites (LIKE EPHRAIM, ONE OF THE 12 TRIBES) that David remained two days in Ziklag. 2 On the third day, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #7b - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation - Continued Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

Continuation of Class #7a

A. Eight Rules of Hermeneutics 1. Rule of Context a). The three most important rules of interpretation are context, context, and context! Context is the first and most important principle for accurate interpretation. A word can only mean what the original author meant. A text out of context ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Armageddon Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 12:1-9 explores the war recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah's account of the Battle of Armageddon. Timeless principles are applied to the congregation.

Our study of Zechariah brings us to the Battle of Armageddon. Zechariah 12 gives very interesting details about that end-time event. Before we get into those details, I want to set the stage for the Battle of Armageddon from other texts in Scripture. I. THE END-TIME SETTING FOR THE BATTLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 13:7-8, Nehemiah 7:4, 1 Corinthians 12:24-25, Matthew 24:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Truly Know An Invisible God? (Exodus 33:18-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 19, 2023

Moses doesn't know God, the way God knows him, because God hasn't fully revealed himself. And so he asks to see God's glory, to fix that. But what is God's glory?

Last week, we left off in the middle of our story. We pushed right up against arguably the most famous, well-known verses in all of Exodus. And I just wanted to stop before I got to them, and give them the time they deserve. At the same time, this is a really complicated passage. I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 49:16-17, Exodus 33:18-23

Rueben Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 25, 2022

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage.

His Name is Wonderful! (Exodus 6:14-25) 14 These are the heads of their fathers' households. The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben. 15The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Training Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

"is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022

This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Luke 16:24, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 22:13, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal