Sermons on The Unexpected:

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

Christmas Reactions

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 26, 2018

People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy, festive time spent with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger because of painful memories. But what about those associated with that first Christmas?

CHRISTMAS REACTIONS People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy time-parties, decorating, giving and receiving gifts and time with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger, perhaps because of some not so nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Potter's Hands Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2018

In order to have Christ formed in us, we look to Galatians 4:12-20, where the Apostle Paul shows: 1) The Godly Example. (Galatians 4:12a.) 2) The Godly Focus. (Galatians 4:12-16 3) The Deadly Distraction. (Galatians 4:17-18) and finally: 4) The Godly Objective: (Galatians 4:19-20)

How you are right now going into 2019 is a result of the choices you have made in 2018. Your fitness, knowledge, compassion and ability to show mercy is a result of how you have cultivated those disciplines in 2018. What is formed in you is a result of how you have allowed yourself to be formed. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

What’s The Purpose?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 6: 1 – 27

Numbers 6: 1 – 27 What’s the purpose? 6 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When either a man or woman consecrates an offering to take the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and similar ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017

A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59

Denomination: Baptist

What You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019

In this message we will talk about how to overcome discouragement

Hey, What Are You Looking At? GOOD MORNING MGCC Stuff from worship songs… OKAY – last week we wrapped up a 4 week series called, The last 4 weeks have been awesome as we have talked about… • Reversing Anxiety (C.A.L.M.S.) • Moving Beyond Insecurity (R.U.N.) • Getting Over Our Hurt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13, Psalm 42:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flirt Or Flee, It's Your Choice (Part Two)

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 25, 2017

This sermon looks at how to glorify God through good sex. It's part two of Flirt or Flee.

The Church in a Messy World Series Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part Two) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 25, 2017 Introduction: Last week we began a walk through one of the most intense passages of Scripture regarding sex in the New Testament. Like us the church of Corinth was located in a morally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There’s The Right Way And The Other Way Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 22, 2020

Paul is pushing us all up against what we believe and how we live.

There’s the right way and the other way Romans 3:19-31 This story was told by Napoleon to spark patriotism among his men. Once, while visiting a province he came upon an old soldier in full uniform who had one sleeve hanging empty and he proudly wore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Decide

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 24, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 27: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 27: 1 – 22 You decide 1 In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD to me: ‘Make for yourselves bonds and yokes, and put them on your neck, 3 and send them to the king of Edom, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 27:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

5 Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 11, 2019

Give thanks for: 1) God Himself (Ps.103:1), 2) God's Benefits (Ps. 103:2), 3) God's Forgiveness and Healing (Ps. 103:3), 4) God's Redemption, love & Mercy (Ps. 103:4), and finally: 5) God's Satisfaction & Renewal (Ps.103:5)

Psalm 103:1-5[103:1] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, [3] who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, [4] who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Other

Psalm 36 -- The Sinful Man. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2019

Everyone carries a “sinful man” around inside of them; that is God’s assessment, for He has said, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.”

October 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: The Sinful Man. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-4 Part 2 verses 5-12 Psalm 36 (KJV) (Part 1: verses 1-4) 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Find Joy In The Journey - Love - 1 John 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 10, 2019

The discovery of Love and the actions of love opens up our eyes to see Jesus, to hear Jesus and to touch Jesus, but the action of hate causes us to be blind to Jesus, deaf to Jesus and out of touch with Jesus. Love puts us in the light while hate traps us in darkness.

Transition Video: Dennis Swanberg – Easter Sunday Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, John 13:34, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

The beginnings of the church

The day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 How many of you read the obituaries? I always do, first, I want to make sure my name isn’t there and then I want to see if there’s anyone there I know. I read an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 18, 2020

In this message we will look at some very practical ways to develop our patience.

Love Is Patient Video Bumper - I want to know what love is I want to know what love is… Yeh, what a great song (a classic song from 1984)… AND – do you know what? It’s an even greater question. ONE – we began answering last Sunday as we kicked off our new series, AND UNDERSTAND - as I said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Deadly Sins

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022

This is a message examining the sins God hates as listed in the sixth chapter of Proverbs, however the seventh sin listed is called the sin of abomination which is a disgust before God. This message reveals how the first six sins lead to the seventh sin which is an abomination in God's eyes.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 6:16-19) (16) "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:" (17) "A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood," (18) "An ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16, Proverbs 15:26, Isaiah 59:7, Proverbs 6:16-19, Isaiah 59:11, Proverbs 12:22, 1 Timothy 5:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Titus 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal