Sermons on The Census:

Christmas Eve - What If There Was No Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

Worship Set - December 24 Christmas Eve Service Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Joy to the World (A) How Great Our Joy (A) Emmanuel/His Name is Called(A) Pastor Mike “Merry Christmas” Music/scripture reading (Pastor Mike and Kathy and singers/musicians) Kathy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Our Light Amidst Darkness

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving Behind A Legacy

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 16, 2015

This is a sermon based on R I B - leaving behind a legacy - 1. R - Being a Role Model - A Man after God's Own Heart 2. I - A man in filled with God's Holy Spirit 3. B - A Man Believing and Becoming Godly Man

Scripture: Dt. 6:6-9; Colossians 3:18-25 Theme: Legacy - A Father' s Legacy INTRO: Good morning and to all the Fathers out there in our worship service this morning, Happy Father's Day! Again - Happy Father's Day! This morning, I am sure that most of our fathers would agree that it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Is His Name ‘immanuel’ Or ‘jesus’? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18 – 25

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Is His Name ‘Immanuel’ Or ‘Jesus’? 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living With Higher Priorities Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Slaves To Siblings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.

INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Conformed Or Transformed? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS CONFORMED OR TRANSFORMED? Numbers 14:26-45 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -Louis Zamperini was a WW2 pilot who flew a B-24 bomber. -Because of a mechanical failure his plane crashed over the ocean in enemy territory. -He and a co-pilot ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Have You Done For Me Lately Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? NUMBERS 20 ***This message tagteam preached with Billy (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION - VERSE 1 (ERIK) -Everyone has funny things that gets said in their house with no one else around. -For years one of our family jokes came from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

6 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#VI —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: I recently watched a portion of a TV show called ‘America’s Top Dog’. It is based on running certain law enforcement K-9 units(trained dogs) thru a standardized timed course. The course highlights each dog’s skillset ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Expansions - The Jabez Factors To Expansion (Part 1: An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Jabez represents anyone who is going through difficulties in life. Maybe he is humiliated by family, called pain by his mother, and deserted by father. He seems to have no property, no cash and no future. In that desperation, desperate prayer comes in and everything changes.

MINI-SERIES: SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL EXPANSIONS - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO EXPANSION (AN INTRODUCTION) 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9 Jabez was More Honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I Gave Birth To Him In Pain.” 10 Jabez Cried Out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Tamar Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 1, 2017

The gentile ancestors of Jesus. The list of women in an all male genealogy of Jesus.

Buried in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter one is a gospel treasure. That treasure is five women. The Gospels include two genealogies of Jesus - Luke 3:23–38 and Matthew 1:1–17. Luke’s version traces our Lord back to Adam, placing him over the family of mankind. Matthew’s list establishes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Chronicles Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2024

NASB, footnotes from Biblegateway.com., some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Jehoiada Sets Joash (GOOD) on the Throne of Judah 23 Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

When The World Became Bigger

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

When the World Became Bigger Christmas Eve 2020 Brad Bailey

When the World Became Bigger Christmas Eve 2020 Brad Bailey Note: This message was developed for the year in which a pandemic effected all gathering. As such, and used for outdoor in-person gatherings. While there is initial reference to how people may feel “contained” due to the restrictions felt ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Not Revive Us Again? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

My basketball coaches would ask our high school team, “Who wants it?” Again, I want you to personally experience a revival. Here is a fork in the road kind of question: Do you want to experience an awakening?

I want you to personally experience a revival. I want our church family to experience a spiritual awakening. And most importantly, God Himself wants you to experience Him in all His fulness. A revival is a time when God hits the fast-forward button for you. It’s a time when you experience a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Baptist