Sermons on Territory:

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 14, 2025

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis

August 16, 2025 Moses began the next section of his 2nd Speech with “Shema” = “Hear, O Israel.” Remember that behind this call to “hear” is the expectation of action – of response. As James would later admonish, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ahhh! Refreshment!

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

Refreshment is a necessary aspect of Christian living. Any Christian can become and encouraging person!

• WHEN THE AMERICAN WEST WAS SETTLED, MANY TRAVELERS PASSED OVER THE FERTILE LAND OF THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. • THE DIRT THERE IS RICH AND BLACK, BUT THE TRAVELERS COULDN’T SEE WATER ANYWHERE. • THEY THOUGHT THE LAND WOULD BE GOOD FOR NOTHING. • ONE WRITER CALLED IT, “THE GREAT AMERICAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Clean Hands And Defiled Hearts Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 18, 2017

I fear too often we major on the minor things and neglect the greater aspects of our faith and service unto the Lord. Jesus confronted the hypocrisy and neglect of the Pharisees. This passage reveals similarities to the modern church.

Clean Hands and Defiled Hearts Mark 7: 1-23 It has been a while since we’ve heard from the scribes and Pharisees, but they were a continual nuisance to the Lord as He ministered among the people. It appears they followed Jesus as often as they could, seeking any means to accuse Him and discredit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Crisis Hits Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. He faced great opposition and at one point blamed God for it. We often do the same. Jeremiah shows us the way out.

“When Crisis Hits” Lamentations 3:7-9; 17-27 Once a month for the past 8 months I have met with a group of pastors in our area. We come together for three hours to learn from each other, to encourage each other and to pray for each other. We met this past Monday night and as we closed, my partner ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

Marching Orders

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 28, 2017

In the story of Jesus' ascension, God reminds us to leave God's work to God (including our worry), to trust God's power to guide our witness, and to be prepared for Jesus' return.

Acts 1:4-11 Marching Orders Three days ago marked “Ascension Day” on the church calendar. This is the day we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Today’s scripture records the story. And as Jesus interacts with his disciples, we see him shift their focus from temporal to eternal; he broadens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2018

Faith, Pleasing God, Risk, Reward

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN - The Journey Begins January 14, 2018 Hebrews 11:6 (p. 843) Introduction: When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Re-Married Too Soon?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 1 – 12

Genesis 25: 1 – 12 Re-married too soon? 25 Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah. 2 And she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Radical, Unconventional And Controversial - The Gospel Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

What was the essence of the Gospel of the Kingdom? Jesus came preaching a gospel which cut across the norms of the day. He still proclaims a gospel that is radical, unconventional and controversial.

The Gospel of the Kingdom Matt 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people Ben Hur, Gladiators – epic Hollywood blockbusters depicting the glory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gospel: Preaching With Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2015

The Galatians responded to the gospel, grew in their faith and had a close relationship with Paul. For some unknown reason after receiving their freedom in Christ they took a turn back to bondage. They started following the regulations of the law.

Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. It’s amazing even to watch a film of them swimming in the ocean. They are an inspiration with their strength, majesty and freedom. But tragically with their immense size they become trapped when they have come too close to shore. For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Strong And Corageous

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

We can learn a lot about God from Joshua. Joshua was the new generation called of God to lead and not be future church but the church of right now.

Strong and Courageous Joshua chapter 1:1-1:9 Introduction- Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral. This morning we begin Advent We have devotionals for you to help prepare you for Christmas season. Next week we will begin Advent readings and the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Versus Evil

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 16, 2015

We want to make real changes in our lives, but many of us are looking for a magic pill to solve all of our problems. We have to open ourselves to the wonderful and unpredictable Spirit that is flowing so freely and so full of life all around us.

The first seven chapters of the Book of Romans have focused on the power of sin in our lives, and they have set the stage for chapter 8 by discussing Paul’s ideas about sin. Our reading today from Romans 8:1-11 is an entrance into friendly territory. It talks about the Holy Spirit, which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Who Was Mark Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Introduction to the gospel of Mark

Who Was Mark? Who, what, where, when and why of Mark’s gospel. Who was it written to? What was their life like at that time? Why write a gospel at all, as far as we can tell, no one wrote a gospel for at least 20 years after the resurrection. What is the Big Idea of this book? The earliest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heavenly Well Full Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 7, 2015

Making small changes in our lives or the lives of others can have big impacts, especially since we live in an area that is spiritually dry and thirsty.

There once was a man who was not well-educated and rather rough and crude around the edges, but he was recently converted and was on fire for the Lord. He constantly asked the minister to give him some work that would be helpful to the church. Finally, the minister gave the man a list of ten people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

No Fear Of Failure Here

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015

We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican