Sermons on Stepping Out In Faith:

Happy-Happy-Happy

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014

Great outdoor sermon for kids about true happiness. Duck Dynasty style. You will need a BB gun and some balloons.

Everyone knows the Robertson family • Phil & Kaye • Si • Willie and Korie • Jase and Missy • Jep and Jessica • Mountain man, Justin Martin, and John Godwin Who is your favorite character on the show? • I didn’t even say Sadie…lol What’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Other

Sin Consequences Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014

There are consequences to sin.

For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Leads Godly People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 18, 2014

How godly are we?

Before reading, let us note the 4 major characters in the story of Ruth 2 Naomi – a Jewish widow who lived in Moab but returned to Judah (Israel) Ruth – a Moabite widow who decided to stay with Naomi and become a Hebrew Boaz – a prominent Hebrew in Judah related to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Foolish Vows Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2014

Ruth proclaims her loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Her words at first appear foolish. She is not doing what is normal. Yet her loyalty honors God and God moves powerfully as a result of Ruth’s proclamation.

Ruth 1:1-22 “Foolish Vows” INTRODUCTION Coping is an everyday experience and we all have various means of coping. We might call a friend and vent, or go for a long walk. Chocolate is sometimes an effective coping mechanism, as is taking a short break to pursue our favorite hobby. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 1, 2015

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Psalms 14:1 says, “The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'.” Only those seeking to live in utter irrationality can ignore the arguments made in favor of the God of the Bible by C.S. Lewis in “Mere Christianity”. Three of the most compelling issues the skeptic will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ministry To The Young And Our Evangelical Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 16, 2015

In our quest to be One Church, we must show forth Goodness, Beauty, and Truth, especially to the young.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel It would not be disrespectful of St. Paul to point out that, even among his great works, he made some monumental personal blunders in his ministry. Last week we heard him trying to preach to the Athenians on a philosophical level. It fell ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015

There is great power in forgiveness both for the one who is forgiven and also for the one who forgives

Matthew 18: 15-35 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION Everyone has someone in their lives whom they have not forgiven. It could be someone in the distant past—a boyfriend or girlfriend who jilted us in high school. Someone who offended us unintentionally might be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelizing The Cities Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2015

Just as post-Resurrection Judaism created a culture that rejected the Gospel, so modern society tries to make people incapable of receiving Christ. But we must bear witness, especially in the cities.

Thursday of the Second Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Last Sunday we heard Jesus tell his key disciples not to disclose their vision of Him transfigured until He would rise from the dead. There was a good reason for that. The Jewish mindset, which had been formed by prophets like Jeremiah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Why Carry That Weight?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015

Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

[This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Transformed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus transforms those whom He saves.

A Life Transformed March 1. 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus transforms those whom He saves. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:6 Introduction: The story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Barking Up The Wrong Tree"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015

The sermon share like coon dogs we occasionally bark up the wrong tree like Adam and Eve and the results can be devastating.

Genesis 3:8-15 “Barking up the wrong tree” Bob Kaylor, tells the following story: "as a kid growing up I spent part of my summer in my uncles farm in Western Pennsylvania. I usually went during the time to put up hay, probably because I was small enough to tuck the bales into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

You’ve Been Served!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 28, 2015

Our pride so many times keeps us from receiving what Jesus has to offer us!!

John 13:1-11-Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Parents Toward Children--Children Toward Parents

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

Our relationships with our spouses and children from a scriptural standpoint

BALANCE IN THE HOME SERIES LESSON # 3 PARENTS TOWARD CHILDREN--CHILDREN TOWARD PARENTS Eph 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Resisting Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Even though the Holy Spirit may be a mystery, it does have history. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem painful, it is profitable. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem distant, it is distinctively God.

The Cross cancels Sin Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Resisting Acts 7: 51 – 60 As we move through this Lenten Season, I believe we should drop the pretense of Journeying with Jesus Christ to the Cross and thank God that the Cross cancels Sin. A preacher at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist