Sermons on Thief In The Night:

Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24) – "Praying With Confidence” Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Jesus concludes The Lord's Prayer in the same way He began it by simply Glorifying and Reverencing God. When we Know and recognise that God is in control over His Kingdom, that He has the Power, and that all glory is due Him - we can pray with confidence.

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 24) – “Praying With Confidence” TEXT: Matthew 6:13 As we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer… Today we are not only going to get a glimpse of how Jesus closes out and concludes His prayer, But I want us to talk about how you and I… By following His example - can Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

She Hath Chosen The Good Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests.

The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to suggest what he should recite. There was a deadly hush until an old clergyman raised his hand and said: “May I ask you to recite the 23rd Psalm?” The actor was rather taken back but agreed, saying: “I will recite Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Say A Word! Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 28, 2022

Focusing on the power and authority of God

When we go before the Almighty God in prayer, when we go and stand before the Almighty God in prayer, we need to know that He has the authority over everything, every situation. He has the authority over the wind and the wave. He has the authority over sickness. He has the authority over demonic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, John 16:33, Psalm 21:4, James 1:17, Psalm 34:15, Matthew 8:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be Steadfast In The Lord-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 9, 2022

Complacency is the poison that begins the downfall of those who have been given freely the gift of life.

That fruit will last contrary to the charity work that comes from lives that are philanthropic in nature, they want to do something as good citizens for others but they don’t have the living union with Christ, therefore their works will eventually perish. But when you have the living faith, it says ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Revelation 3:21, Galatians 2:20

What We Believe About God Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on May 16, 2022

God is. God can be known.

Many years ago (2006) at another church (Hulen St. Baptist) where I was attending, I volunteered to help corral, I mean teach a group of 1st-5th graders on a Wednesday night. It just so happened that the kids were learning about the book of Genesis and had learned the previous week about Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Message To Pharaoh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2022

The honor of being admitted into communion with God and being employed by/for him does not exempt us from the duties due to our families and callings in this world.

Exodus 4:21-23 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptures That Are Greatly Abused By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 19, 2022

We all want justice, but we do not always get justice.

Illus: Makes me think of a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022

It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, John 3:16, Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Forgive The Unrepentant Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Perhaps the toughest person to forgive is the unrepentant? More than that, why does God ask us to forgive the unrepentant when He doesn't? The Apostle Paul explains to us how we deal with such people in II Timothy 4:14-18 and Romans 12:17-21.

This past week the famous and formerly beloved comedienne, Bill Cosby, has been on trial. And I happened to watch a documentary about his accuser, and the 50-some other accusers whose cases have extended past the statute of limitations. Among those who were interviewed was one of his first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, 2 Timothy 4:14-18

Denomination: Bible Church

We Can Not, And We Must Not Forget… (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2022

A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day.

YOUTUBE – You can hear this sermon preach on youtube. Type Youtube - Lykesland That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. • "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. • "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Welcome Change In Government Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 26, 2022

Christ is Lord even over those who seem to have all the influence today. They’re not running things, He is. They’re not shaping history, He is. None can override him, for Christ holds the keys. He will be forever secure on his throne!

A change in government is always a big deal: there are new cabinet members to choose, new policies to begin implementing, new office spaces to move into. The old is quickly shuffled to one side, and the new is put into the spotlight. In our text today, we see something similar. Isaiah 22 describes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:20-23, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This will be a day like there has never been before. This time of intense trouble will go on longer than we want and it will be more intense than we want. Jesus seems to tell us that this time of mega affliction or Great Tribulation will be just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

When the book of Daniel opened, we met a young man, no more than a middle-school-aged student. Now, as Daniel closes, we see a man who is advanced in years and probably around his mid-80s. Daniel has dared to stand alone for God in a hostile environment. He has clearly shown us that a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God On Life's Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2022

In this final sermon in the Ruth series, God's favor finally breaks through for Naomi and Ruth. Boaz redeems Ruth and becomes her husband and God blesses them with a son. Through that son, God not only blessed them, but blessed Israel and all humanity. Lesson: trust God on Life's Journey.

A. Have you ever heard of the saying: “You can’t get there from here?” 1. Apparently the saying began in Maine and was used in response to a person asking for directions to a distant location that cannot be accessed without extensive, complicated directions. 2. I guess it has something to do with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Effective Antidotes To Spiritual Poison

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 11, 2022

This is a message for Christian growth.

Title: 3 Effective Antidotes to Spiritual Poison Scripture: Romans 12:12 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-12-22 Intro: When I was a young pastor the church used to meet at Montgomery Hall. We rented the building on a Sunday but was used for all sorts of events during the week. The basement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible