Sermons on Slumber:

Biblical Discernment – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom For The Life’s Work Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 13, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021

When we are faithful, God will make us fruitful.

Where I grew up, our neighbors had a vineyard. I remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes I would get a stomachache. Also, I have memories of throwing grapes at my sisters – they left great stains on their pretty dresses! For some reason the owner of these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2020

God often does the unexpected when we’re earnest in prayer.

A week ago, I listened to the Voice of the Martyr’s podcast called VOM Radio and learned about Petr Jasek, a believer from the Czech Republic, who was imprisoned in Sudan for 14 months. He served as the Africa Regional Director for Voice of the Martyrs and traveled to Sudan on their behalf. BTW, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of His Return

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

One night many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, Beth had a meeting at church. As our daughters and I watched her get ready, we noticed she was leaving with two delicious desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some beforehand, we pleaded with her to bring some home after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know (Ukraine Situation)

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2022

In light of events in Ukraine, we’re calling an audible today. No matter what happens, we can rest in God’s promise, presence, and power.

In light of international events, we’re calling an audible today. Instead of continuing in our On Mission series, I’m going to take us back to a passage I preached online and for Cozi TV right after Covid first hit our country and our community. We’ll return to Acts 24 next weekend. Preaching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting That Works

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 3, 2002

God is bigger than all of our problems. He is big enough to be worthy of our faith.

February 3, 2002 Hebrews 11:29-30 “Is God big enough to trust?” INTRODUCTION “It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant (though all of them were blind), that each by observation might satisfy his mind. The first approached the elephant, and, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Doing A Slow Burn Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

Elihu listened to Job as long as he could, but finally erupted with the contention that Job had too little faith, was too hypocritical, did not know how to cry out to God to ask for help with his needs, and offered no witness.

32:1-10 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry at Job because he justified himself rather than God; he was angry also at Job’s three friends because they had found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In this message we will learn from Elisha and his servant how to overcome fear. (Real People True Stories - part three)

"DON’T BE AFRAID" TEXT II KINGS 6:8- 23 On summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling the mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jumping In To Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2006

While knowing what your gift might be is helpful; God gets the glory when we use it. Because the end is near, bend your ear and hear these four calls of commitment.

Jumping in to Ministry 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/17/06 After watching the game last Sunday afternoon, I realized that the end is near for the beloved Packers. I received an email from a Bears backer that went like this: “…May I suggest a couple of topic ideas for next week’s sermon? ‘Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship / To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Terry Milford on Dec 16, 2005

In a world where Satan’s disctractions are ever increasing, the Church, has become experts on how to grow the numbers of attendees, but has forgotten it’s commission to teach all that Jesus commanded them. The challenge is to be discipled and then discipl

Mark 8:34-38 Discipleship / To Be or Not to Be As I began to prepare for chapter 9 this week, I felt like the Lord was speaking to my heart to come back to the end of chapter 8 and speak to you this morning God’s heart about a particular subject that He has burned into my heart for the past ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Provides Hope" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2007

Sermon 2 in a study in Hosea

“It will come about in that day that I will respond,” declares the LORD. “I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth, 22 And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. 23 “I will sow her for Myself in the land. I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Wicked Shall Fall

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011

Everybody has spiritual enemies. If you say you do not have, then you must have dropped from heaven because Jesus Himself had and they hated Him and did not hide it. They would have killed Him before His time if not that He had a ministry to fulfil.

This week we are looking at a message entitled, “The wicked shall fall.” Psalms 27:2 says, "When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” Here, the Bible is saying that the wicked shall stumble and fall. Sometime ago, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To Understanding

Contributed by Zelia Logan-Smith on Apr 24, 2013

An autobiography correlated to scripture references revealing those peculiar things in The Word as applied to our life.

A Peculiar Diary By Zelia Logan-Smith Sermon Topic: Coming to Understanding - Spiritual Growth Main Verse: Mark 4 Chapter Note: The numbers indicate references in the study guide at the end of the text. 1-24 I know you have wondered about things; the things that exist in unknown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-32

Denomination: Congregational