Sermons on Sunday Punch:

Created And Cherished

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2018

God cherishes what He created

How wonderful to hear a child reading Scripture that speaks of the wonder of God creating that child! Here’s what we’re going to learn today: God cherishes what He created. I was struck by three headlines this past week… • A false alarm warning of a nuclear missile strike in Hawaii sent people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

His Explanation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

Paul returns to the charge of vacillation that had been made against him and gives a straightforward explanation of why he did not visit Corinth as planned. If the apostle had visited Corinth at the time planned, he would have had to deal very firmly ....

March 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.c: His Explanation. (1:23-2:4) 2nd Corinthians 1:23-2.4 (NKJV) 23 Moreover I call God as witness against my soul, that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not that we have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

No Coveting Series

Contributed by James Williams on Oct 13, 2015

Covetousness amounts to idolatry. The covetous will not inherit the kingdom of God. And it's an epidemic in America. This study examines the cause, the clues, the consequences and the cure for covetousness.

Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Exodus 20:17. If you’re visiting with us, we’ve been doing a series of studies on the 10 commandments that God spoke from heaven to the nation of Israel at Mt. Sinai. And this morning we’ve come to #10. A kid’s Sunday school class ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015

Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wealth, Wisdom And The World

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

Everyone makes mistakes with money. Apply these five simple but profound principles from God's Word to your life to make fewer mistakes.

Introduction: Money’s Fun . . . If You’ve Got Some! How many of you grew up like I did—not rich? We weren’t poor; we just weren’t rich. I remember when I was about 12 years old, I wanted to ride my bicycle about a mile down the road to the local Quick Sak. I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

Jabez Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014

As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuse! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

What is the eternal destiny of a person born, raised and dying in a place where they never once had access to a Bible or heard about God? Is God going to excuse them? Is God going to excuse those people who never had access to the Bible?

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 1:18. We have come to the part I call, “No Excuse!” We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Correcting Your “i” Problem Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

After 22 years of being a believer knowing Jesus Christ, Paul was still a maturing Christian. He said, “I still have to deal with and confront sin.”

INTRODUCTION Beginning in verse 14 of Romans, chapter 7, I will talk to you about correcting your “I” problem. The big “I.” But before I start the message, I want to make an identification for you. I’ve been pastor here at Green Acres for a little over 7 ½ years and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Romans 8 is all about how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. How as spirit-filled Christians we can make four wonderful affirmations.

INTRODUCTION Some people like the 23rd Psalm or the third chapter of John or Hebrews 11 – you may have your own personal favorite chapter, but without a doubt, Romans 8 is my favorite chapter in the Bible. I’ve been looking forward to getting to this point. When I was in college, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Groanings Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Where is the Lord Jesus right now? He is actually here in the person of the Spirit. He is interceding for me. He is interceding for you. The Bible says there is one mediator between God and man. Isn’t it good to know Jesus is praying for you?

INTRODUCTION There was a lady who had a female parrot and the only thing the parrot said was, “Let’s pray.” Well, the lady met a man at a parrot lover’s meeting and he had a male parrot who never said anything but “Let’s kiss.” Eventually the man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Your Supreme Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Just as a caterpillar metamorphoses into a butterfly, and just as a tadpole metamorphoses into a frog, God wants metamorphose each of us into a different kind of person who thinks differently and acts differently. Our job is to repent.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 12. I’ve been preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, for a year and a half. In May, we took a four-week break to talk about families, and now we are back in Romans. We will go verse by verse through the rest of the book. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace 1 - The Genesis Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 31, 2014

Grace is one of three great motivators for living the Christian life.

GROWING IN GRACE 1 – THE GENESIS OF GRACE (outline with manuscript after the dotted line) Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Introduction 1. This morning we begin a study of one of the most significant concepts in the entire Bible. The concept of Grace 2. How radical is the concept of grace? During a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

What If It's True?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

What if it’s true that there is an all-powerful Creator God who actually cares about peon humans like you and me? What is its true there is a hell and lost people are going there.

What If It’s True John 14:6-6 I had a thought this week that I want to share with you. We all know that we need to tell others about Jesus. We even know that some of our friends are lost. We’ve all gone to a funeral where one of our friends had died and we were pretty sure they were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist