Sermons on Sons Of Thunder:

Reconciled Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Let me ask you 3 questions to begin today: 1) Quickly think of someone who is hard to forgive? Do you have them in mind? Is it one of your family members? 2) What makes it hard for you to forgive them? 3) Would you like to become more forgiving?

Let me ask you 3 questions to begin today: 1) Quickly think of someone who is hard to forgive? Do you have them in mind? Is it one of your family members? 2) What makes it hard for you to forgive them? 3) Would you like to become more forgiving? True forgiveness is a miracle and no human ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Hate Anyone? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The quality of your life will be determined by how well you know God. Not information about God, but really know God.

A young lady and a pastor’s daughter when off to a state school here in Texas and the very first person she met said, “There is no God. There has never been any God. If there is a God, I am he.” This same young lady when to her first class where her professor announced: “I want to serve notice on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Look Like? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Nowhere in all the Old Testament does the gospel shine more brilliantly than in Isaiah 53. This one chapter is quoted seven times in the New Testament and it is alluded to another 44 times in the New Testament.

Do you have a friend who is upset about what God has not done? More and more people seem to be upset that God has not stopped some type of tragic event. One young lady is upset because God did not stop her father from dying at a relatively young age. Another father cannot believe in God because God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Soldier Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 25, 2021

Memorial Day: This message is written by a former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain. We can learn some things from our military men and women that apply to our walk with the Lord and the Christian fight for people's spiritual freedom.

Memorial Day is tomorrow, and this morning I’m going to be sharing from a message I’ve entitled “Lessons from a Soldier.” So, let me get started by sharing a brief history of Memorial Day. “In 1868, General John A. Logan, then president of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:31-35, Matthew 10:34-38, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

June 20, 2020 With the Belt of Truth holding everything together – the Breastplate of Righteousness protecting our hearts – and the Shoes of Gospel Peace laced up, let’s move to the 4th piece of combat gear – The Shield of Faith. Why is Faith found in the position of “The Shield”? 2 types of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Philippians Parts 15-16 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians.

Philippians Part 15, Chapter 3:4-3:12 I. Confidence in Flesh (v. 3:4-) A. Paul was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. Benjamin and Joseph were the sons of the favored wife Rachel. Paul was not of Ishmael (Abraham & Hagar) nor of Esau (Isaac & Rebekah). The first king, Saul, was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021

As followers of Jesus we MUST stand firm in the struggle against evil just as Nehemiah did in his work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For Easter Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Get this: the very energy that powered the first Easter is available to believers every day. The very energy that powered Jesus from the grave is offered to believers every day.

Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church family in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why You Should Fast Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual disciples such as Bible study, prayer & fasting, and attending worship regularly.

Many of you love to measure your progress. You can measure your progress in so many areas of your life. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Revelation 21:27, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 4:1-4, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me A Good Pastor Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Today’s Big Idea: A pastor is a man who is sent by God to save people from hell to make them Christ-exalting, spiritual aliens in this world

Adoniram Judson was a missionary to Burma (today it is Myanmar). His faithful wife Ann had followed her husband from prison to prison as he was arrested for sharing the Gospel. She had died from spotted fever and cerebral meningitis the year before (April 24, 1827). Her death had affected her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Passion For Others Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What makes feet beautiful is when they become leathery, dusty, gnarled in taking the Gospel across the street… across the fence post… we must go across our community… across the country… and across the continents.

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (July 1, 1818 – August 13, 1865) was a Hungarian physician now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. He is known as the savior of the mothers. His story was portrayed in a 1938 movie, That Mothers Might Live, that won an Academy Award. Philip was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Decrease Your Love For Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.

Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Watching Over Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2021

The Bible tells us we have angels watching over us. But what does that mean, and what should it mean to us?

There is the true story of a family who was desperately trying to sell their house, which was located on a busy street. Their real estate agent decided to have open-house nearly every day to promote the sale. And they instructed the children not to talk to anyone about the house. One evening a man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Speaks Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

It’s here on the Road to Emmaus that you and I learn powerful lessons on how to experience a personal awakening. My aim this morning is this: for you to experience a personal time of worship.

Good morning to my friends at Cross Church. As you are finding the last chapter of Luke 24, I want to invite you to a powerful time of prayer two Sundays from today. I am calling our church to pray for spiritual awakening. Personal awakening… for our church to awaken, and for our nation to awaken. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist