Sermons on Sunday School Lesson:

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2013

Can we hear the voice of God? How do we know when it is really the voice of God? Striving to hear the voice of God this year and the rest of our lives.

Today is the first Sunday of 2013. Will this be a profitable year for you? When I asked that question what was the first thought in your mind? Money? Your job? Your relationships? Your family? Your spiritual life? Where are you headed in 2013? Do you know? Do you have desires, goals, or will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013

The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe The Bible Is God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

To help people have a strengthened confidence in the Bible and an increased awareness of why this is so important.

For 40 years, Gallup has been asking America its view of the Bible, and over that period of time, there has been an interesting trend. While more people now say they believe the Bible is God’s inspired word, the same group of people also say that it isn’t meant to be taken literally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblically Functioning Family

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What are the three pillars of a biblical family?

Title: Three Pillars for a Biblically Functioning Family Text: Various Texts We need desperately to understand what it means to have biblically functioning families because healthy families will help promote a healthy church. The family is a microcosm of the church. If a church is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas, A True Disciple

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 4, 2014

A message that tries to connect the dots in Thomas' experience of moving from doubt to faith in Christ after the Resurrection.

I want to extend a special welcome to those here today who have questions, who have doubts about some or all of the things that have gone on so far in today’s gathering. You see, most of what happens in a worship service, at any church, is really for the already-convinced. We sing songs that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Healthy Body"

Contributed by Katherine Hawley on May 16, 2014

This message outlines the marks of a healthy Body (the church), based upon Ephesians 4:1-16. It highlights the attitudes of a healthy body and the gifts of the Spirit that characterize a church which operates on gift-based leadership.

SERMON – SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 TEXT – EPHESIANS 4:1-13 TITLE – “CONTINUATION OF THE SERIES: TRUTH FROM EPHESIANS”. . . .”A HEALTHY BODY” _____________________________________________________________________________ Our physical bodies are a wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Top Priority

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 1, 2014

The deep and profound truths are not necessarily the most complex. It is true that life itself can be complex. The problems we face can be complex. Sometimes there are no simple answers. Therefore, it seems that the weighty matters of life must be filled with complexity.

Top Priority Mark 12:28-34 28. aOne of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and brecognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the 1foremost of all?” 29. Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘aHEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is This Man? Who Jesus Shaped The World's View Of Women And Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 2, 2013

This Series was inspired by John Ortberg's book of the same title. This week we look at how Jesus changed how women and marriage were viewed.

Who is This Man? 3 If I was to ask you about the longest recorded conversation that Jesus had in the four gospels who would you say it involved? His best friend, Peter? John the Baptist? The High Priests when they were interrogating him or Pilate during this trial? Wrong on each account. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Broken Windows Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

Little broken things in our marriages and our relationships are actually inviting more and more things and bigger problems.

I heard about a woman who woke up the morning of Valentines Day and said “Honey, I had the most amazing dream last night. I had a dream that you gave me a beautifully wrapped box and inside the box there was a stunning diamond necklace. What do you think that means?” The husband just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Generous Or Greedy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A series looking at what we do with our possessions.

Generous or Greedy Luke 12:13-21 April 14, 2013 SHOW VIDEO ~ Do you remember watching NASA launches? They were so exciting as you would be listening to Houston talking and to the astronauts. It was reality television at its best. Finally you’d hear the countdown. Isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 11, 2012

It is always good to be reminded of what the Lord has called us to do. What is our mission and how does Hickory Creek accomplish this mission? How are we doing at it and what can each of us as individuals do to be part of the body of Christ called to ac

On a Mission from God - Sacrifice Required Mark 12:41-44; 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Series intro Slide “We’re on a mission from God” Blues Brothers If you grew up when I did, you remember those words from the movie, “The Blues Brothers.” John Belushi’s character, Jake Blues, was in a church service with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nominal Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2012

How to know that you are truly saved.

“Nominal Christianity” 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Messiah Is Risen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012

Some people may not understand it, and some people may not want to hear it, but Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Messiah Is Risen! Text: Matt. 27:62-28:15 Introduction 1. Illustration: All but four of the major world religions are based on mere philosophical propositions. Of the four that are based on personalities rather than philosophies, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. In 1900 B.C. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Careful With Your Treasures Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2012

This looks was preached on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and looks at where we store our treasures

Be Careful with Your Treasures For those of you who have been living under a rock or in a cave for the past month or so today is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. And because of our Halifax connection most of us are familiar with the story of the Titanic and feel a certain link ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan