Sermons on The Story Of Silas:

Come Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidential Case For Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Big Idea: The Bible and evidence overwhelming shows that the emotional, economic, physical and sexual benefits of marriage between a man and woman are essential to the well-being of any society.

OPENING SENTENCE: There is an old joke, not a very good one and one I am sure most of you have heard, but it lays the groundwork for my sermon today so I will tell it nonetheless. It goes like this: INTRODUCTION: God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s High View Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

A God Worthy Of Our Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018

In this conversation we talked about how because God is great and God is good that He is worthy of our love.

A God Worthy Of Your Love #GettingBetter The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Psalm 19:1-4, Psalm 145:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Atmosphere Of Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 9, 2018

Many Christians believe they are "faith people" when in reality they are living in more unbelief than they are faith. This message looks at the one thing causes us to be "faith people" or people who are living in unbelief.

You are the blessed of the Lord and I want to say something on the frontend for you to remember as we go through the message. You often hear “God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.” How many of you have heard that? It’s not true. You see, we are born ordinary. We are born with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37, Proverbs 18:20-21, Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43, Mark 9:14-24, Mark 2:1-11, Acts 14:8-10, Matthew 9:27-31, James 5:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Praise You! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

Praise God because He is great, Praise God because He is our Refuge, and Praise God because He is a Righteous Judge.

I Will Praise You! Psalm 9:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re in Psalm 9 and will look at the first 12 verses. - The title of this Psalm says, “Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgments.” - It’s a triumphant song of thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 21: Do Not Conform To Their Sinfulness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2018

The danger is that we begin to think of the morally abnormal as normal and the things that tend to cause moral carelessness as matters of indifference. Christ-like love banishes the indecent.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/27/17 Lesson 21: Do Not Conform to their Sinfulness (Ephesians 5:1-7) Ephesians 5:1-7 (KJV) 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Dwelling Below With Saints We Know Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

When humility prevails relationships excel.

Little Books with a Big Message Dwelling Below with Saints We Know Philemon Pastor Pat Damiani July 29, 2018 ENGAGE You’ve probably heard the little ditty, “To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints we know, well, that’s a different ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sentence Pronounced On Cain Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2018

There is, as usual, a grain of truth mingled with the amazing falsehood of this surly response. No man is the absolute keeper of his brother, to the extent he is responsible for his safety when he is not present. This is what Cain means to insinuate.

September 27, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.2: Sentence Pronounced on Cain Gen. 4.9-15 (KJV) 9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? 10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Try A Little Kindness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 5, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13

2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 Try a little kindness 9 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Radical Work Ethic Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

33rd message in a series from Ephesians dealing with the admonition to stop stealing but work to give to others.

“A Radical Work Ethic: Grabbing or Giving” Ephesians 4:28 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 Paul will specify some things that characterize a loving ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Do You Rely Upon? Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 23, 2018

The Egyptians relied upon the Nile River for religion, for their food and water, and for their livelihood. Who or what are you relying upon?

Who Do You Rely Upon? Exodus 7:14-25 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last week, we looked at some of the reasons why God is the source of our boldness. - We saw that God knows everything, when He told Moses exactly how Pharaoh was going to respond. - We saw that God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Ministry Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 47 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores Romans 15 for clues concerning what really counts in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Romans 15:13-33 We can approach this passage in any number of ways. A straight logical outline of the passage may reveal its flow. This morning however I would like to glean some insight from the passage related to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance