Sermons on Staff:

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Out In The Wilderness

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002

A SERMON THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THAT THERE WAS IN THE PAST AND THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THERE IS HERE IN THE FUTURE.

OUT IN THE WILDERNESS THERE WAS TWO WAYS FRROM EGYPT TO CANAAN. ONE WAY WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS JOURNEY; THE OTHER WAS MUCH FURTHER. THE WAY THAT GOD CHOSE WAS THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND THAT WAS THE WAY GOD CHOSE TO LEAD US. GOD KNOWS WHO’S SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR BLESSINGS AND WHO’S NOT. SOME HAD TO DIE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Leaving Behind

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Jan 17, 2006

Are you leaving behind peace or strife?

WHAT ARE YOU LEAVING BEHIND? Psalm 23 1   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2   He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3   He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4   Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus Christ is the answer to the greatest questions of life

The Answer 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 November 30, 1997 Morning Worship 1. The Riddler A. Costume: Covered with question marks, hat with huge question mark, staff with question mark at the top, all of the devices that he uses have question marks on them, it’s his symbol B. He makes riddles to confuse: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

A Friend Is More Than A Hyperlink Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 12, 2009

Looking at the ’friend questing’ of Facebook, and asking what God says about real friendship.

Note: Earlier in the service Mark 2:1-12 AND 1 Samuel 20:35-42 have been read and the story re-told and explained. These are great examples of friendship in the Bible. The story of Ruth and Naomi could also be used.) Introduction... [Project my Facebook page onto screen and ask if people know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Do People Really Listen?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 2, 2009

People who claim to not hear God speak may find the problem is they are not listening.

Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Do People Really Listen Intro: Have you ever watched a movie that has English subtitles? Have you ever listened to the news when the words of a dignitary who doesn’t speak English are interpreted? Have you ever thought that perhaps the translator was saying what they wanted and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkness & The Dawn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

❶ Darkness Smoothers Us ❷ Light Transforms Us

- Photo from space of Earth at night - Where artificial light is and is not - Astronomers hate light around them - They call it Light Pollution John 3:19KJV And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper — And Ours

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

THE LORD’S SUPPER — AND OURS 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 INTRO: The Lord’s Supper is a very simple observance with a crystal clear meaning. However, across the centuries the church has made it an elaborate and ornate ritual. We have clothed it in mystery and obscured its simple message. It is really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fairweather Friend Or Best Friend Forever (Bff)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2018

Understanding Christ's example of "friend".

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 6, 2018 John 15:9-17 Fairweather Friend or Best Friend Forever (BFF) Yesterday, I was shopping for colored sand at Hobby Lobby for the sand ceremony in an upcoming wedding. As I strolled the aisles, I was approached by a beautiful young lady, who ran up to me, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Jacob wrestles with God to receive the blessings. He struggled and finally succeded in Life. Never give up until you get.

Genesis 32:22-32 Success and Struggles in Life Genesis 32:29. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. When Jacob offered this prayer when he was a wealthy and healthy man. He had the blessings of two legal wives and another two as a bonus, he had eleven children, (v.22). He is a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Space Between (A Summary Of 8 Years As An Army Chaplain)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 12, 2014

Originally in www.ocfusa.org/articles/space-between/ written when I was a Chaplain (Captain) on Active Duty

In my eight years as a U.S. Army chaplain, the Lord has helped me shorten the space between my warriors, their families, and God. This has been regardless of gender / sexual orientation, race / ethnicity, temperament / personal attributes or impairments, cultural, age or religion. This reminds me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A msg for kids on facing obstacles in life

Facing your Giants What do you think I have in this little bag? Well, let's take a look and see. Hmm... how about that... it is some rocks. Five smooth stones. Do these five smooth stones remind you of a Bible story? When I think of five smooth stones, I think of the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Some Giants Need Killin'

Contributed by Steven Bell on Oct 16, 2020

In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America and meeting rooms, you will hear the words, “It is a David and Goliath situation.” This passage is here to teach us some very basic principles to help us face everyday life.

Some Giants Need Killin’ I Samuel 17:3-11, 32 Introduction: Were you ever picked on by a bully? Ever felt outsized, inadequate to face a challenge, or disadvantaged in the face of opposition? In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

Grab Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

One son to succeed to the throne. Another son was chosen.

Adonijah was David's 4th son and the logical choice to succeed to the throne. He was half-brother to Solomon. Adonijah and Joab (the general) planned to take the throne. However, David declared Solomon the king. Joab and Adonijah went to the altar for safety, but judgment had come. Joab feared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examining Our Heroes And Our Hearts

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 2, 2026

In Matthew 23, Jesus pronounced seven woes denouncing superficial righteousness.

EXAMINING OUR HEROES AND OUR HEARTS MATTHEW 23 INTRODUCTION A. Lilyan Wilder in Professionally Speaking refers to the “invent-an-image politicians,” in which many politicians hire consultants to teach them how to “look natural.” She says that it doesn’t work because, “You can’t create humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ