Sermons on The Great Escape:

Reverse - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 30, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 3 I. Introduction Wrestling is a sport for the strong. It separates the pretenders quickly. I learned some valuable lessons from wrestling. However, for some of you wrestling is confusing. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Drifting: A Warning Against Neglecting So Great Salvation

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon delivers a critical warning that spiritual ruin often comes not from a dramatic shipwreck, but from the slow, silent drift caused by neglecting our "so great salvation."

Introduction: The Unseen Current Good evening, my brothers and sisters. Imagine a boat tied securely to a dock in a quiet harbor. For that boat, the most obvious danger is a violent storm—a typhoon with crashing waves and howling winds that could smash it to pieces. But there is another danger, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Us Pleasant Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Value Most?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023

What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Forsaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus is the King of the Jews; Christ the King of Israel. The Beloved Son is forsaken, but only to provide us with THE way of escape.

THE KING FORSAKEN. Mark 15:1-39. After the Sanhedrin had delivered Jesus to Pilate, the first thing that Pilate asked Jesus was, “Are you the KING OF THE JEWS?” Jesus answered, “Thou sayest” (Mark 15:2). Beyond that, Jesus refused to answer any of the accusations brought against Him by His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverse - Pt. 4 - Your Reverse? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 7, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 4 – Your Reverse? I. Introduction We have been talking about the idea of Reverse for the last three weeks based on my experience wrestling as young man. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent down to the ground from a standing ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And Sin's Control Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 26, 2011

While the consequences of sin are eternal, God gives us the wonderful privilege to escape them through faith in Christ.

Romans 6:11-23 Introduction: A. Have you ever felt as if you were losing the battle over sin in general or to a particular sin? B. Or do you feel encouraged when you read God’s Word and see that many of the great saints of old waged the same war? I. The Christian’s Opinion Of Sin (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings & Curses (Deuteronomy 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2025

Can Jesus help us escape the curses of the old covenant? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 28.

Do the blessings and curses promised Israel suggest a choice? Is there a way to be blessed forever? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 28. Blessings Were there blessings for Israel’s faithfulness under the old covenant? Indeed, if you diligently obey the Lord your God to carry out all his commands that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Requirements Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

If we are going to follow Jesus' call to Make Disciples, we need to know what is required of us as his disciples.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 16. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 16, we’ll read verse 24. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

Now we finally start getting into the actual instructions that Jesus gives in his Great Commission.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am With You Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 10, 2012

There's no greater comfort than knowing we are not alone...yet let's not get too comfortable, for our Savior has work for us to do!

How comforting to know that as we make our way through life we are not alone. Jesus is with us…yet don’t get too comfortable; He has work for us to do! Here at the close of Matthew’s Gospel we see disciples who’ve been through a lot. They’ve seen their Master die, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

Sloth & Diligence Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can be complacent or strive toward quality work, for excellence.

Sloths are mammals who move only when necessary and even then very slowly. They’re known to dig their curved claws into a tree branch and hang without effort for hours-on-end; they are as unmotivated as they look! Sloth Sloth is something we make jokes about, but few think of it as sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Congregational

Spotlight On Missions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014

A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Something Worth Spreading

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

I want to speak to you tonight about how we can use our tongue in a positive way. Although all of us are guilty of using our tongue at times as a weapon of sin, I want to talk to you about how we can use our tongue as a weapon of warfare against satan.

Something Worth Spreading Anyone here ever heard some news that they just couldn’t wait to share with someone. Maybe the fact that someone in your family was going to have a baby, you got a new position or job, or maybe your child did great at their game. We love to share with others what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist