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Roll With The Winner (Exodus 18:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 9, 2022

There's something to be said for giving allegiance to Yahweh, the one greater than all gods.

Today's story is mostly going to be about Jethro, the priest of Midian, and Moses' father-in-law. It's been a few months since we've mentioned his name. So let's start by simply rereading Exodus 4:18: (18) and Moses went, and he returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-12

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2022

In Matthew 26:26-29, in preparation for the Cross, Jesus’ institution of the new memorial consisted of three primary elements: 1) The Directive (vv. 26a, 27), 2) The Doctrine (vv. 26b, 28), and 3) The Duration (v 29).

Matthew 26:26-29. 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Other

Our Commitment To Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Zechariah 8:3, Zechariah 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”

Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

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

Two Types Of Evangelism (1 Corinthians 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

Comparing and contrasting friendship evangelism, with power evangelism. Also, Spirit wisdom, vs. human wisdom.

I'm finding it impossible when working in 1 Corinthians to offer you any kind of introduction each week. There's something about reflecting on human wisdom, and Spirit wisdom, and Paul's criticism of human eloquence and rhetorical nicety that just stifles that. This week, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-15

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

Will You Stay Or Will You Go Now? (John 6:60-71) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 31, 2022

Chapter 6 has moved from huge crowds trying to make Jesus king, down to only 12. It's all falling apart, maybe. The question is, will you join the Judeans, and walk away from Jesus, or abide with Christ?

This week, we will make our final push to get through John 6. We were supposed to read this entire chapter at once, as a single story. But instead, it took me four weeks. Let's start this morning, one last time, at John 6:22. This picks up our story after Jesus fed the 5,000 people, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, John 6:22-59

The Concept Of Hell! Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022

Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Complaining

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 5, 2022

We’ve all done it! We've all mumbled or shouted complaints and accusations many times in our lives. Right?

We’ve all done it! We've all mumbled or shouted complaints and accusations many times in our lives. Right? Whether it’s about someone who slighted us or more mundane complaints about the thickening traffic and such. Some persons caterwaul and bellyache day in and day out, almost every time they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, 1 Peter 4:9, James 5:9, Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ebionites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2022

The Ebionites existed during the early centuries of the Common Era and believed Jesus became the Messiah because he obeyed the Jewish Law.

The Ebionites The Ebionites were early followers of Jesus who believed He was the Messiah the Jewish people had expected to come. Ebionites (Greek: Ebionaioi, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'the poor' or 'poor ones') as a term refers to a Jewish Christian sect who were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible