Sermons on Stereotypes:

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

Joseph had unwavering faith in the midst of some of life's most difficult circumstances.

We have been talking about what it would look like for our faith roots to go deeper. Now it is time to get really practical. What does BIG faith look like in real life? For the next three weeks, we are going to focus on an amazing story of faith. It is the true story of a guy who lived almost ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2014

As Christians we believe that the only way to salvation is through Jesus.

Who Are We? Text: John 1:19-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried." - G.K. Chesterton” 2. We live in a world that is increasingly anti-Christian. 3. Our world is wallowing in relativism. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Protectors: The Age Of The Mom

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to an 8lbs. baby boy in Centralia, Illinois at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The Protectors: The Age of the Mom (Some aspects of this message are from Wayne Searls’ message, “Three Things That Make an Outstanding Mother) Mother’s Day 2015 May 10, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Way-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015

6 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 6—Psalm 119:9-16 Building a house. There must be no liens on the land. Permits/legalities must be satisfied. The land must be cleared! There must be no obstructions to pouring the foundation. There must be no dangerous objects in the soon to be yard.—safe for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursued By Grace

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 17, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing fact that Jesus calls us unto salvation.

Pursued By Grace Acts 9:1-18 This week we saw the verdict concerning Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On April 15th 2013 he and his brother planted several bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 3 people were killed and 264 people were injured. Following the bombings on April the 18th there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Looking Back Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the benefits of remembering our time with Jesus.

THE BENEFITS OF LOOKING BACK Matthew 9:9-10 I want you to imagine that just outside the doors of this church is a time machine that will immediately transport you back to the day that you were born again. If this were possible, and you could arrive at the very moment of your conversion, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2021 - Honoring Mothers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2021

This message is about honoring mothers the way God commands in Deuteronomy 5:16 which says, “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

Honoring Mothers Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 5:25; 6:2-3 Good Morning New Light and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers here in the Church and for those of you watching the live broadcast. This is your day and this message is in celebration of the wisdom that God has given ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selling Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2025

To serve the Lord effectively, convince others powerfully, consider others according to their potential and characterize Christ properly.

In his book Led by the Carpenter, D. James Kennedy writes: A man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt: Morton ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

You can be Joseph. The Holy Spirit in you empowers you to transform your sexual appetite. You may have walked here more like Potiphar’s wife but you can leave like Joseph.

Next series up for us is Abraham. This morning is one more special morning for our church for we bury a time capsule to commemorate the beginning of Cross Church’s new building. Today, we arrive at the last of 7 Deadly Sins of Family. Today, I want to speak to you about the deadly sin of lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 20, 2021

Although Juneteenth represents freedom, it also represents how emancipation was remarkably delayed for people who were enslaved in the deepest reaches of the Confederate South– But the Bible says in John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed”.

“Free Indeed” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed”. PRAYER: - OPENING:- A little more than a year after the world watched the senseless, heartless, and cold blooded murder of George Floyd, heard of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Apostolic

The Blessings Of Abraham

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 13, 2021

This message looks at the blessings extended to those who serve and obey they Lord, which apply to individuals and nations. Blessed are the individuals who walk in the faith of Abraham, and blessed is the nation that stands with Israel.

In May of 2021, as a result of the Israel-Hamas Conflict, representatives from the far left group known as “The Squad,” tried to denounce our closest ally Israel, calling it an “apartheid state,” which means a racist state. Within days, the same anti-Israel sentiment spilled into several major ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14, Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Far Better Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 3 in our series through Philippians as we pause to center our focus on what Paul describes as "far better" (Bonus Message on Heaven).

Have you ever noticed that life is always better when a vacation is on the horizon? It’s just a fact of life. When you’re going on a long trip you may contact a travel agency or you surf the net or talk to friends who have had a great experience somewhere. So you begin to look at pictures. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Revelation 21:15-17, Romans 8:23, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 1:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024

Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 14, 2024

This is from a series on the life of king David.

Title: “The Call of David” Script: I Sam. 16:1-13 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 9-15-24 Intro: Several famous entertainment stars come from large families. Late night Stephen Colbert is the youngest of 11 siblings. Mel Gibson was the 6th of 11 children. Bill Murray was one of nine. Dolly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible