Sermons on Stepping Out In Faith:

Funeral (Celebration) For A Long-Time Member

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2023

This is a funeral for a woman who was a good and long-time member of our church who died rather suddenly.

One of the ways in which the Apostle Paul supported his ministry was through donations from the various churches, but his main income came from the work of his own two hands. Paul made and mended tents. It required a lot of time and patience, so Paul had a lot of time to think about things … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 2:5-8, 2 Corinthians 5:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

This Transfiguration points in a powerful way to the cross, to the passion, the death of Christ.

Today we’re going to look at an amazing scene in the life of Christ—what we often call The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us about an incident on a mountain. The clothing of Jesus began to shine, and His glory was revealed. Why was that moment so significant? In Matthew 16, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: Man Of Character Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 12, 2021

5th in the series UnLikely Heroes. Portrays David's great heroic attribute of character.

INTRODUCTION The Greek word from which our word “character” originated signified a sharp-pointed instrument or engraving tool. Much of this first meaning is implied in the word as we use it, for is not character the means by which each of us makes his impression on the world? Someone has said, “To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Methodist

Which Army Are You In? - Veterans Day 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 7, 2020

We are thankful for all those who sacrificially served our nation in the armed forces. But, what about those who are engaged in spiritual battles today? That would be everyone. Everyone is in one spiritual Army or the other. Which one are you in?

Which Army Are You In? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Matthew 22:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

O Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge: An Exposition Of The 90th Psalm.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2020

We need to see ourselves for who we truly are in the light of the eternity of God.

Lord, Thou Hast Been our Refuge: An Exposition of the 90th Psalm The 90th Psalm is titled “A Psalm of Moses the Man of God” which probably makes this the oldest Psalm in the Bible. It has inspired great music. Isaac Watts paraphrased the words in the hymn “O God our Help in Ages Past.” This in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Future Is Here" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2021

CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published.

REVELATION “The Future is Here!” Revelation 1:1-4 CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published? What this means is that he knew everything that was going to take place before it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 11, 2021

Wars and rumor of wars, famine and earthquakes, what does it all mean? All Bible references are from the NASB.

I know many are worried about the future. When we consider the incoming administration in Washington, with its decidedly anti-Christian flavor to many of the policies that they are pushing forward, when we consider the violence in our capital building by mobs, we are distressed. Are these the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 1, 2021

What will the Second Coming look like? This message preceded the observance of the Lord's Supper. All Bible References are from the NASB

Jesus is coming again. The Bible makes this fact very clear. Both the Old and New Testaments are filled with promises of the Second Coming of Christ. There are 1,845 references to it in the Old Testament, and a total of seventeen Old Testament books give it prominence. Of the 260 chapters in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Door Of The Sheep Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

Week 4 of our discovering Jesus series: I am the door of the sheep

Welcome back to Week 4 of our discovering Jesus series. Jesus is the greatest name in all of history—even those that try to deny his divinity recognize that this man named Jesus existed—there is no denying this—there is just too much physical evidence related to Jesus, but many still deny the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021

To succeed, to live, to love, and to serve we must... (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson in his book, The Lord of Love, Chapter 9 with same title as sermon)

HoHum: To be, or not to be; that is the question- whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? Few lines of Shakespeare are better known that these. If I had understood Shakespeare, I’d ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Prophecy is also perverted in every generation by those who feel it was all written for just their day. There is a whole graveyard full of old prophecy books that died along with the people who are suppose to be the anti-Christ.

In no area of biblical studies have Christians been more often deceived then in the area of prophecy. The early church fathers got caught up in wild spiritualizing of the Old Testament. They found profound revelations where there were none. It became so subjective that you could make Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

The Shattering Stone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the words of Christ Himself we have it stated that He was a shattering stone in His first coming.

A man was bragging that he had saved the life of a poor half-starved little girl who was trying to sell wilted flowers on a freezing cold winter day. When asked how he explained: "This little girl was hardly dressed for the kind of weather she was facing. She wore no gloves, and in her hand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44

The Defining Moment

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 27, 2021

There will be moments in our lives when our choice will determine the direction of our lives. That was the situation for the people of Jerusalem on the day when Jesus entered the city on a donkey.

INTRODUCTION All of us are making choices all the time. Most of the choices are completely inconsequential. But sometimes the choices are really important. A long time ago I taught some lessons on business ethics. I read various books on business ethics and based my lessons on them. One book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist