Sermons on sincere love:

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022

This sermon takes an in-depth look at Jesus' baptism and possible ways it relates to a believer's baptism today.

We are continuing on with the series we call The Story. The Story is God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. For the last six months, we have been looking at the story as told through the Old Testament. Hopefully, you gained a better understanding of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Again

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jan 23, 2021

Our text today comes out of the Book of Revelation. The book of Revelation is a prophecy given to John the Apostle while he was a exile on an Island in the Mediterranean called Patmos. Revelation explains the periods of the end times.

Jesus is Coming Again Wayne C Solomon Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” New King James Version (NKJV) Our text today comes out of the Book of Revelation. The book of Revelation is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Freedom From Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

This MSG is about how to ensure that circumstances do not become our master.

Finding Freedom From Circumstances OKAY – I want to read a couple of passages of Scripture that will lay the groundwork for our conversation this morning. AND – please keep in mind that the words I am about the read are literally God-breathed, alive and active. UNDERSTAND MGCC – these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Philippians 1:11-13, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Revelation (Sermon On Revelation By Pastor Odell Belger)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

This lesson is called "Know Thy Enemy". This saying is used in:

(1)In warfare (2)In sports In order to compete against somebody or some team, one needs to know as much as possible about them in order to compete against them. (3) It applies in Christianity as well. • If we are to avoid sin, we have to know what is sinful. • If we are to avoid demonic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-A)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Revelation chapter 11 continues the teaching that began in chapter 10. This is the second session in Revelation chapter 11.

That is, the seventh trumpet has not yet been sounded, but when we get to the latter part of this chapter we will hear the seventh trumpet. Revelation chapter 11 has so much for us to cover we will have to study this chapter in two sessions. • We will cover verses 1-11 in this session. • We will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Respond When A Brother Falls. A Response To The Southern Baptist Convention Report

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 24, 2022

This an account of how Christians respond when fellow believers fall, and specifically examines a response to recent revelations from the Southern Baptist Convention.

2 Samuel 12 How do you respond when a brother falls? - Read 2 Samuel 12 This is the sad account of King David when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan after he sinned greatly. We all know people, perhaps some of them close to us, who have led great lives, who have been great blessings to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Brings The Hail (Exodus 9:13-35) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

(1) Maybe the best way to appreciate how "big" God is, is to go outside. (2) Maybe not all the Egyptians are forever, hopelessly, stubborn.

Before we start reading our passage this morning, think about the worst storms you've ever been in. Try to remember the biggest rain storms, and the thunder, and the hail, and the blizzards. When I do this, I tend to think about four stories, two of which I'll share. One day, when I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

Who Is God Seeking? (John 4:16-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

The answer: People who worship, in the Spirit (not "spirit") and in the truth.

Let's start this morning by rereading last week's passage, starting from John 4:1: (4:1) Then, when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus, many more disciples he is making and baptizing than John-- although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples-- (3) he left ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24, Ephesians 5:17-21

19) Praying For God’s Provision – Physically And Spiritually. Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Prayer is often the means through which God provides for us. In fact, we are instructed by God to make our needs known to Him so that He may provide for our every need both physically and Spiritually.

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 4 – 4) Ask for God’s Provision – Physically and Spiritually. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Turn with me to Matthew Chapter 6 please brethren. And while we are all turning there... Our weekly Bible Study today remains firmly focused on discovering ... “Those things most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You To Rule (Psalm 8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Our God shares his power, and dominion, with us. He gave the world to us, that we would rule over it (Psalm 115:16). (And so we praise Him).

We continue our "sons of God" series today by working our way through Psalm 8. This psalm, is a great psalm. It has a lot to say about who God is, what He is doing, and what God created us to be. We read it, and it makes us think backward to Genesis, and forward to Hebrews, and maybe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 30:26-33, Genesis 3:22, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022

‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2022

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 33-39). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 33). 3. God wants us to reexamine the story of our life (vs. 40-44). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 43-46).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 31, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:33. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable? My favorite definition is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Essential Truths About Everlasting Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2023

Here Jesus gives us 3 essential truths about everlasting life... 1. We must believe in God's Word. 2. Then, we will be blessed by God's power. 3. And we will belong to God's family.

The Lord's Essential Truths about Everlasting Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:23-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 14, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:23. Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Baptist