Sermons on The High Places:

Not Perfect, Just Forgiven

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Jesus’ call for us to be perfect is complemented by the Lord’s Prayer’s petition for forgiveness. "Trespasses" and "debts" are different nuances, and both need to be forgiven.

He marched up to me, stopped me in my tracks, fixed my eyes with his eagle look. And then slowly he raised both arms and clapped both hands on my shoulders, cleared his throat slightly, and intoned, "I forgive you.” And then, as quickly as he had encountered me, he walked away. Just dropped his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Only One Blessing?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 7, 2009

Our families are dysfunctional because we are not creative and do not consult the Lord in prayer. Isaac is weak, late, and materialistic. Rebekah is manipulative and anxious. God the Father of Jesus shows us how to love and give to our chidren.

We are bombarded daily with the phrase "family values." It has become the buzzword of the current political campaign. And as candidates parade their wives and children and grandchildren across the platform; as presidential hopefuls debate about which of them is the more family-oriented; as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010

How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: A Life-Changing Letter

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An Overview of Ephesians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapter 1 verse 1-3. • In many ways the Apostle Paul was a spiritual warrior, • If you glance at his New Testament letters, • One of the conclusions you naturally come to; • Is that he spent most of his time fighting one thing or another, • Exposing ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Jusification And Abraham.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Jusification and Abraham. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 4 Last week we looked at the word ‘Justification’: • Which we noted was a legal term that describes a persons standing. • Ill: Court of law - to be ‘Justified’ is to be declared innocent. I emphasised last week that in a human court ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Messiah & His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2010

After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will deliver Zion and Israel but also to the entire earth.

ZECHARIAH 9: 10-17 THE MESSIAH AND HIS KINGDOM "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Available For Life-Shaping

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

To be available for what God wants to do in us we must downplay disappointments, pick perceptive people, consider the consequences, and accept affirmation. Revision of an earlier message

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD June 25, 2006 It is said that the sculptor Michelangelo could sense that in a rough block of marble there was an angel struggling to get out. He said that his job was to free that angel. Isn’t that remarkable?! To know that in a rough ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Ground Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

-welcome back. I hope you all had a great Spring Break. -for the next two weeks we are going to look at what happened after Jesus rose from the dead. Most people, whether they believe in Jesus or not, have a pretty good handle on the Easter Story. They know what happened then. -but the funny thing ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

Real Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 20, 2010

What does the word “fellowship” bring to your mind? Do you think of coffee or fried chicken or church socials? Paul had a wonderful fellowship with the Philippian church that didn’t have anything to do with any of those.

I love our times of fellowship, don’t you? We joke all the time about how much Baptists love to eat, but I think that one of the reasons we like to eat so much is because of the fellowship that goes along with it. Those times are wonderful and I wouldn’t trade anything in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8, Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Why Does Bad Stuff Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2010

We all ask it....why? And "why me"? Is there an answer?

Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. Job 1:1 (TMSG) --- No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life. Job 3:26b (TMSG) Why does bad stuff happen to good people? This question is such a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can stand firm in the faith: Joyful and free from worry, with contentment in whatever state we are in, knowing our needs will be met, able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Standing Firm in the Faith 03/09/08 Reading: Philippians 1:21-28 Introduction In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses his desire that they “stand firm” in working together for the faith. Philippians 1:27 “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of Repentance In Revelation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 28, 2010

Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works.

THE ROLE OF REPENTANCE IN THE REVELATION REV. 2:1 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works. INTRO: How do you like my fancy yellow-lensed hippie glasses? Nifty huh? Or maybe I should say “groovy.” You ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 7, 2010

What is mercy and what does it look like in a believers life.

Blessed are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. “ Slide Illustration - Napoleon The story is told of a mother who once approached Napoleon asking for a pardon for her son. Napoleon replied that the young man had twice committed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational