Sermons on the hour of prayer:

Rehoboam And Jeroboam – Too Much Me And Not Enough We Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Division occurs when there is too much me and not enough we

ENGAGE On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided” speech at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Although Lincoln ended up losing his bid to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, that speech would become, along with the Gettysburg Address, one of the best-known ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Substitutionary Sacrifice Of The Perfect Lamb

Contributed by Sakhiwo Ntshiqa on Apr 1, 2018

Christ Jesus the the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sin of sinners once for all.

A. Introduction and Background • The Book Hebrews is regarded by many scholars as the most difficult in the NT. • It is a very Jewish sermon that describes sacrifices, altars and priestly matters. • I in fact say Sermon because some theologians have suggested that the literary form of this Book is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2018

What the Bible teaches about God, evil and suffering and how we should respond to suffering based on those truths.

ENGAGE If you could ask God one question and know that you would receive an answer, what would you ask?” Several years ago, Christian pollster George Barna posed that question in one of his surveys and the number one response by far was the question that we’re going to deal with this morning: How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love My Neighbors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 6: 1 – 30

Leviticus 6: 1 – 30 Love my neighbors 6 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “If a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor, 3 or if ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2016

1) The believers’ Defense Attorney (1 John 2:1b)and 2) The Perfect Propitiation for their sins (1 John 2:2).

This week, the sexual assault trial of Jian Ghomeshi began with emotional testimony from a woman who said the disgraced former CBC star punched her in the head during an evening at his Toronto home in 2003. Mr. Ghomeshi is facing four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2016

Allow the light of the world to bring you out of darkness so you can shine in the darkness around you.

The Light of the World John 8:12-32 Rev. Brian Bill February 13-14, 2016 [Bring up flashlights, candles, nightlight, lantern, spotlight, construction lights, etc.] This little nightlight is not very bright but it gives just enough light to dispel the darkness in the middle of the night. On the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of the series Supernatural

Filled with the Spirit I love the story Tony Evans tells about a man who went to buy a refrigerator he bought the most incredible refrigerator you could imagine it had all the bells and whistles, and then some, it’s the top of the line. The store delivers the new refrigerator to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

There is only one body, but many members. We are all dependent on one another. It is not just the pastor’s job to care for the members of the body—that would be humanly impossible. Each member must function as he or she is called.

We continue our study of His Church and begin by looking at 1 Corinthians 12. (1 Cor 12:13 NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body; whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free; and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor 12:14 For in fact the body is not one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm In Need Of Resurrection - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

Because of the Resurrection, the Christian lives spiritually—our sins have been forgiven, paid in full! The Resurrection is the receipt that is proof that the price has been paid!

A group of 4-year-olds was gathered in a Sunday School class in Chattanooga. The teacher looked at the class and asked this question: "Does anyone know what today is?" A little girl held up her hand and said, "Yes, today is Palm Sunday." The teacher exclaimed, "That's fantastic, that's wonderful. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 22, 2016

To show yourself a man, you must grow yourself in God.

4 Pillars of a Man’s Heart 1 Kings 2:2-4 Rev. Brian Bill June 18-19, 2016 Opening Video: You Got This Guys, we got this, right? Right? By the way, that video is posted on the Sermon Extras tab at edgewoodbaptist.net if you want to watch it again. On this Father’s Day weekend, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Inheriting Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2016

Jesus answers the question - How can we inherit eternal life? 1. By having the right Vertical Relationship - Loving God with ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL AND MIGHT. 2. Having the right Horizontal Relationship - LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

Scripture: Luke 10: 25-37; Psalm 82 and Amos 7:7-17 (Proper 10) Title: Inheriting Eternal Life Proposition: In this passage Jesus answers the question - How can we inherit eternal life. 1. By having the right Vertical Relationship - Loving God with all your heart, mind and strength 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2016

To establish that the Jesus Christ had power while on earth to forgive sins; because He was not only the Son of Man, but also the Son of God – sharing His rightful place in the Godhead. This lesson deals with the deity of Christ! The great "I AM."

Outline. 1. The Pharisee’s Feast 2. The Savior’s Feet 3. The Sinner’s Forgiveness Remarks. 1. In our text Jesus was invited into a Pharisee’s house to dine. Jesus kept company with all kind of people. Some of nobility and others the Pharisees call sinners. Simon was going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43, Luke 7:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Liberty-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016

4 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-IV—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Henry Ford in his autobiography, ‘My Life & Work,’ made a statement in 1909 about Ford’s Model ‘T’—“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, so long as it is black.” There ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational