Sermons on Spirit And Truth:

Your Faith...persecuted,hated?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus warns us in the bible that we will be hated for our faith in Him, yet He promises to be there.

YOUR FAITH…PERSECUTED, HATED? The Christian persecution we read about in Scripture and history books is not a thing of the past. It still exists. Today, in the 21st century, we are living in a time when persecution against Christian believers is the highest in modern history. According to Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Surrender To Win Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Life has two kinds of battles. The kind where, when you surrender you lose, and the kind where, when you surrender you win.

There was only one general that threw fear into the mighty warriors of the Roman Army, and that man was Hannibal of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa, and was the rival of Rome. It was the only power great enough to keep Rome from ruling the world. For over 60 years they fought a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Joy Series

Contributed by Suzanne Wall on Dec 15, 2019

In today's readings, Advent is a promise of joyful disruption.

Joy Last year, I also got to speak for the third Sunday of Advent. But turns out I can’t just repeat that sermon. Last year, the bible passages were about Advent bringing a promise of joyful reconciliation. This year, I’d say the readings are about Advent as a promise of joyful disruption. Isaiah ...read more

The Hope And Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 16, 2019

We have made Christmas too small -- think big - kingdom big!

“The Hope & Promise of Advent” Isaiah 9: 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Good Reasons To Say 'no" To God

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Mary had many good reasons to say 'np' to the message from the angel. But she chose the wisest answer to say to God. She said 'yes.'

I love the quote that you’ll see printed on the front of your bulletin. Martin Luther was the one who said it about the Christmas story. "There are three wonders here: one, that God should become a man; another, that a virgin should bear a child; and third, that Mary believed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019

She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-49, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting The World Right Again

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

Mary had pretty impressive understanding of what God was doing as she treasured in her heart the thoughts about the baby in her womb

This morning we’ll continue following the Christmas story through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus, an amazing young woman. Think with me about what must have been going through Mary’s mind and the emotions she felt in the early months of her pregnancy with Jesus. She had seen an angel who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-36

At Christmas Time, Grace Appears

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 20, 2019

Jesus is Grace in the flesh.

12.25.19 Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2022

What is Jesus’s teaching about “repent or perish” telling us? Is it not the same as saying choose life or choose death? Today we will talk about tragedy and repentance.

REPENT OR PERISH Text: Luke 13:1-9 Luke 13:1- 9 At that time, some people who were there told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.  (2)  He asked them, "Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 31, 2020

Boaz is a model for Christ's redeeming me, but also a model for how I am called to love others around me.

Kinsman Redeemer Aug 23rd 2020 Ruth 4 1. A Relative 2. Possessing the Necessary resources 3. Willing to pay the price 4. Willing to take the “Bride” Hello, I'm Pastor Greg from Calvary Reformed Church and we are here in Portage at the courthouse. We have a couple of courthouses in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Do? (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Some believe that the Old Testament Book of Psalms is the most helpful book in the Bible.

Why? Because the Psalms are loaded with information to help us live the Christian life. One of the things we all need help with is how to deal with the differences we have with each other. We all have many differences. Illus: Mayor Giuliani, of New York city, was honored for his leadership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Notice these words in our text, “Speak Lord…thy servant heareth.”

There is a commercial on television by the Verizon phone company, where a man walks around with a cell phone in a large city, and he repeatedly says, “Can you hear me now?” The purpose of the commercial is to show us that if you have this particular cell phone you can hear from anywhere. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Times Are In Your Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025

If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God