Sermons on The Lord Is My Shepherd:

The Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2019

Robert Burns wrote a poetic apology to a mouse for having destroyed its home. How often are we like that mouse when we try to leave God out? What does the Psalmist have to say about finding balance between faith and effort? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

There’s a popular saying that goes, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Where does this saying come from? Many attribute this to John Steinbeck’s book- Of Mice and Men, written in 1937. He actually got the title from a poem by Robert Burns- To a Mouse, written in 1786. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relying On God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 26, 2019

Apostle John reiterates his call for Christians to love one another. Somehow, this is difficult to do but John reminded us to rely on God's love and not our selfish love. Our selfish love discriminates and is subjective but the love of God is pure and unconditional.

Relying on God’s Love 1 John 4:13-21 Introduction Apostle John is often called the “apostle of love” because he spoke about the subject on love more than the other New Testament writers. The manner of John’s discourse seems to tell us that the believers did not understand the true message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Struggling temptation is not uncommon to us nor was it uncommon to Jesus. See how Jesus' struggle against temptation helps us as we daily face temptation.

Do you ever feel like you’re wearing one of these (a target)? Maybe it’s that you feel like you’re being blamed for everything that is going wrong in other people’s lives, even when it’s not your fault. Maybe it’s more of the personal attacks that are being fired in your direction because of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Construction Plan Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 22, 2018

Jesus brings down the dividing walls of prejudice. As believers brought into the family of God, what unites us is greater than what divides us. We belong to something much greater than ourselves. And we glorify God through our unity.

God’s Construction Plan Ephesians 2:11-22 The September 29, 2006 edition of “Our Daily Bread” documents Julius Caesar’s invasion of the south coast of Britain in 55 BC. He met resistance from warring Celtic tribes, but a century later, Roman control had extended all the way north into what is now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Judge Shamgar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2018

The verse does not state that Shamgar was in fact a judge, but that he also delivered Israel. Therefore, his activity was similar to that of the judges.

Chapter 14 The Judge Shamgar [Judges 3.31] http://theperiodofthejudges.yolasite.com Scripture 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Commentary 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Was On Trial?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus endured six trials before the kind of men that He will one day judge in eternity.

Jesus was put on trial six different times before three different courts. The three Jewish trials of Jesus. Trial 1 - READ John 18:12-14, 19-24. Jesus was forst taken to the home of Annas. History says Annas was the power in Jerusalem. He once served as High Priest. Under Rome, the office of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Genuine Christian Fellowship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 3, 2019

Paul and his companions give us a great example of genuine Christian fellowship.

Here are mentioned six persons who sent greetings through Paul to the church in Colossae: Aristarchus, Mark, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas. In their examples, we learn the characteristics of genuine Christian fellowship. Genuine Christian fellowship . . . 1. Reaches across social ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Draw Closer To God.

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016

renewing your mind

How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Song Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 12, 2017

We have heard the song "Don't worry, be happy!" and "Hakuna Matada." While their points are nice, they are easier said than done. How would Paul rewrite those lyrics? In Philippians four, we see his answer: don't be anxious, pray!

“Here’s a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note. Don’t worry, be happy!” That line is from a famous song that we have all probably heard before. If you aren’t familiar with it, perhaps you might be more familiar with this more recent line sung by a warthog named Pumba and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2014

There are only two ways. which way are you on?

The Strait Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Verse thirteen begins to conclude the Sermon on the Mount, we had mentioned in the previous sermon on the Golden Rule of the theology of the two ways which Jesus has used throughout the Sermon on the Mount. We also mentioned that the Sermon on the Mount is in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Benefits Of Submission Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

God has established the authorities that exist and that Christians should submit themselves to their authority. Paul gives several reasons why we should submit to the governing authorities, some of them practical, some of them moral or spiritually driven,

The Benefits of Submission Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Spiritual Struggle Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This passage deals with the spiritual struggle behind the great tribulation—the dragon’s (Satan’s) attacks against the woman (Israel).

Last time we got a glimpse of the great spiritual conflict that is going on behind all the ungodliness and evil of this world. We have seen how the devil is out to hurt the heart of God. He does that by turning people away from Christ. Last time in Rev. 12: 1-5 we ended with the woman (Israel) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A Bible study on Numbers 35

HoHum: As a child, did you ever run away from home? Where did you go? Thesis: 3 Things From This Chapter For instances: The Levitical Towns- ““You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13, NIV. They were scattered widely throughout Israel. It is not good for Christians ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. He can’t see into the future or into the next world. He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. He can’t see the real meaning, significance,

Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting that man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. - He can’t see into the future or into the next world. - He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - He ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon on reconciliation to God (Material adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, Chapter 6, Reconciliation)

HoHum: When Elizabeth married the famous poet Robert Browning, her parents were so upset they disowned her. She and her husband settled far from home in Florence, Italy. Elizabeth loved her mother and father and did everything she could to be reconciled with them. Several times a month she wrote ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ