Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

Providence Leads The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022

God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noice Speech Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2022

David's speech to Goliath shows his trust in God Almighty that He delivers and saves. We need that same faith and trust in God as we navigate life.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID NOICE SPEECH 1 Samuel 17:45-47 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Video of Fictional Pre-Battle Speeches (custom video) (4:56) It is one of the most cinematic forms of storytelling in war and action movies… the ‘pre-battle speech.’ It could be that morale is down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 19th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

Year A, Proper 11.

Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023

Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Let's Get Ready To Go For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2023

We must: 1. Watch out for the devil's deception (vs. 11-15). 2. Focus on following the Lord (vs. 16). 3. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 17a).

Let's Get Ready to Go for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 7, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 28 we will continue to explore what happened after Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. And one of the words that stands out the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Must Increase Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2023

To conquer jealous comparisons before they conquer you, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

An urban legend has Microsoft’s Bill Gates speaking at a COMDEX computer expo several years ago. Supposedly, he was comparing the computer industry with the auto industry. He said, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Like Barnabas Not Like Annanias

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

The New Testament church was an outstanding church.

But even though the membership of this church consisted of some of the greatest Christians that ever walked on this earth. They also had some of the worst. For example, this church had two kinds of people: (1)Dedicated Christians like Barnabas. Look at Acts 4:32-37 And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh Chides Moses And Aaron For Their Message. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2022

Verses Exodus 1:1-7 serve to link the events of the Book of Genesis and those recorded in the Book of Exodus. These two books were intended to be understood in relation to each other

These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt. (70+5 Joseph and his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

On The Third Day

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 2, 2023

Today, we are going to open the Sacred Scriptures of Almighty God and relive the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to remind ourselves of the truth of the Resurrection. Today, we are going back to the third day.

The resurrection story is captured in three words, "He is risen". Christianity rises or falls on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, our faith is a colossal fraud, it's a masterful hoax. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, the songs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Samaritan Appointment

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 16, 2023

Our Lord Jesus Christ wasn't afraid of those who were the “cast off” of society; the sinners, the lepers, the Samaritans, and neither should we.

The Samaritan Appointment John 4:1-26 As I’m sure you all know, during Biblical times, the Jews and the Samaritans were locked in a bitter rivalry, but in case you didn’t know, it partially began back when the Kingdom was torn apart—when it became a divided kingdom after Solomon's death and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023

1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

21st Sunday After Pentecost. October 18th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 6, 2023

Year A, Proper 24.

Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99:1-9, Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 A). THE PRESENCE AND GLORY OF THE LORD. Exodus 33:12-23. 1. Show Me Thy Way (Exodus 33:12-17). EXODUS 33:12. Earlier in the chapter the LORD had said: ‘Go up hence, thou and the people… unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99:1-9, Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2020

1. Jesus prayed for us to have full harmony (vs. 11; 20-23) 2. Jesus prayed about our future home (vs. 24). 3. Jesus prayed about our full hearts (vs. 25-26).

How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 4: Christ's Urgent Prayers for His People The Gospel of John John 17:9-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 18, 2018 (Revised May 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mirroring Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 25, 2020

2 of ? Peter calls his audience to mirror/reflect/emulate Christ Jesus. God’s people will strive to intentionally mirror/reflect Christ Jesus. But What of Christ Jesus are God’s people to reflect/mirror? Mirroring Jesus reflects...

MIRRORING/Emulating JESUS-II—1Peter 3:18--4:6 Attention: Trusting Grandma: Johnny was at his first day of school. The teacher starts the day with the pledge of allegiance, & instructs them to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat after her. She looks around the room as she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist