Sermons on the power of persuasion:

Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010

Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Paul At Caesarea With Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

In the Gospels Jesus’ predictions of his coming passion provide the ominous tone. For Paul’s journey the warnings of the Christians along his way serve this function.

Sunday, December 20, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.7: Paul at Caesarea with Philip the Evangelist (21:1-14) ACTS 21:1-14 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius' Vision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2017

Luke views the visit of Peter to the House of Cornelius, with such importance that he goes into the minute details and then repeats the story in Chapter 11. Indeed, it was the most significant event that we have witnessed thus far. The future course....

By: Tom Lowe Title: Cornelius' Vision (10:1-8) Scripture (Acts 10:1-8) 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016

A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Time To Move On

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 6, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 12: 1 – 25

1 Samuel 12: 1 – 25 Time to move on 12 Now Samuel said to all Israel: “Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. 2 And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and gray headed, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Downhill

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 18: 1 – 30

1 Samuel 18: 1 – 30 The Downhill 1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 15: 1 – 34

1 Kings 15: 1 – 34 Seeing life through God’s Eyes 15 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Calling Out Sneaky Behavior

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 5: 1 – 27

2 Kings 5: 1 – 27 Calling Out Sneaky Behavior 5 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2018

A Remembrance Day message to encourage the people of God to stand firm in the grace we have received.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2019

We can give Thanks for Everything through 1) Constant Rejoicing (1 Thes. 5: 16) 2) Constant Prayer (1 Thes. 5: 17) and 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances (1 Thes. 5: 18).

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (ESV) After Monday’s general election, commentators have noted particularly disturbing implications. We see distinct regional divisions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Serve Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2019

In this message we will see that in order to live our live on mission we must SERVE, using our unique talents and gifts to make the body stronger.

SERVE Good morning MGCC!... Welcome to His Church! Welcome to the family of God, the body and bride of Christ! Welcome to the temple of God, the promised messianic Kingdom and the hope of the not only the world but the hope of every single person drawing breath in this room this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosanna To The King Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2020

As the King came to die, He did so: 1) At the Proper Moment (John 12:12a), 2) With the Passionate Multitude (John 12:12b-13), 3) In the Predicted Manner (John 12:14-15), and 4) To the Perplexity of His Men (John 12:16).

John 12:12-16 [12] The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. [13] So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" [14] And ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Other

Finding Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020

A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men And Their Destination Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are three who either began bad or ended bad

Three men, their interaction and their end 1 Kings 13 Three men were hard at work on a construction job and a man walking by stopped to ask them what they were doing. The first guy mumbled, "I'm laying brick," the second guy said, "I'm making $12 an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The First Of Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Paul is writing to these Ephesians and some say this that in this book he's condensing the book of Romans

Ephesians 1:1-14 The first message Let’s begin with an easy question? Who wrote most of the New Testament? Yes, the answer is Luke. Paul wrote the most books but Luke actually wrote more words when he wrote the books of Luke and Acts. Now, this book of Ephesians begins like the rest of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist