Sermons on Three Wise Men:

Two Scary Words That Could Change Your Life Forever - 2 Peter 1:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 13, 2025

Are You Truly Effective for Christ? How would you define an impactful, productive life? Peter gives a definition that wouldn’t even occur to most people. But it’s a definition that gives hope to everyone, regardless of your age, health, skills, or any other factor.

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Finding Joy In The Dark Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 1 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

I hope that since we gathered together last time that your week has been filled with perfect people, perfect circumstances, a stream of positivity coming from your favorite news source. But just in case that is not reality for some of you, you are in luck. Here’s why. We are beginning a new series ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Through Life With Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2024

We have to... 1. Learn the truth about the Lord (vs. 17-21). 2. Change our spiritual clothes (vs. 22-28). 3. Receive God's renewal in our lives (vs. 23).

Walking through Life with Jesus Christ Ephesians 4:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Remember that the Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote four letters. Three were sent to churches, and one was to a Christian friend. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Explained Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 13, 2024

This exposition of Romans 4:16 celebrates the assurance of salvation by grace while encouraging believers to continue in the faith.

Intro In Romans 4, Paul uses Abraham as a model for how to be saved. He makes this statement in verse 13: “For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”i The promise of being heir of the world is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, James 1:17, Romans 11:19-22, Hebrews 3:12, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 12:3-13, Matthew 24:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Meet God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2024

If you want to grow in holiness, appreciate the relationship you have with God, give yourself completely to God, and learn to truly fear Him. Grow to love the One who values you even as He shakes up your world.

Thomas Fountain, of Vidalia, Georgia, was with his family in Mexico City several years ago. Now, Mexico City is 7,500 feet above sea level, so it rarely gets hot, but one of the days they spent there was a scorcher. Trying to cope with the heat, their youngest daughter, Debbie, shed all but her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19, Exodus 20:18-20, 1 Peter 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Response To The Unexpected

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about how we respond to the unexpected events of our lives. As children of God, our core responses should always focus our attention on the One with the answer, not the problem before our eyes.

Our Response to The Unexpected Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; First John 3:21-22; Second Chronicles 20:1-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of the message this morning is “Our Response to the Unexpected.” I am going to open with a story recorded in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Vision 2024 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2023

Never seen before in 2024

New Year: “Never seen before in 2024!” Thesis: We are praying God will help you see and experience something spiritual, like a revelation from the Holy Spirit, a miracle, a Biblical truth, a life changing encounter with God, or a breakthrough. Our prayer is that you see and seek something from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176, Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

A sermon about who the disciples believed Christ was.

Well let’s see our bibles this morning, word. Let’s see our pens and your lesson plan. Let’s turn to Matthew 4, Matthew 4. I was watching Larry King a couple days ago, about a week ago. He had on 6 religious leaders and we had a, they had a Christian pastor, a catholic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Your Marriage Vows - Straight Talk About Sex Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

The Biblical teaching about maintaining faithfulness and sexual purity in a marriage relationship.

MAINTAINING YOUR MARRIAGE VOWS Straight Talk - What The Bible Has To Say About Sex How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of sheep just shorn, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: *other

Do Right And You Will Be Right! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong?

Do Right and You Will Be Right! Thesis: When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong? Video Illustration: The Movie Rudy The Movie: Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Be A New Creation??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

Speaks of the transformation we will make as a Christian!!

Are you ready to be a New Creation? 2nd Corinth 5:17-19 Tonight have We got one for you!!! This message tonight is for Believers, Christians, Children of God, Sinners, Atheists....or whoever is willing to give the ole hillbilly a little bit of their time!!!! And just listen to what God has sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Signs To The Savior

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 3, 2001

The writer of Hebrews points exhorts us to move beyond the signs given by God under the Old Covenant to the reality of the Savior.

From The Signs To The Savior Hebrews 6:1-8 A man set out on a trip from Oklahoma City to Denver. He had never been to Denver before, but to prepare for his trip he decided to do his homework. He searched the Internet and found the most popular sightseeing spots, restaurants, and the cheapest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Commandment (Part 1)

Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." HOW CAN ANYONE, EVEN GOD, COMMAND LOVE? AT LEAST HOW CAN ANYONE COMMAND WHAT MOST OF US CALL LOVE -- THAT EMOTION, THAT FEELING OF ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"...as I Forgave You"

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This is a two-part message teaching our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part deals with God’s forgiveness toward us.

January 12, 2002 Matthew 18:21-27 “…as I forgave you.” INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a verse this morning that is not in the text that we will be studying today. It will be the guiding principle for our services for the next several weeks, so pay close attention. The verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Regardless of where we are or what we are doing, our lives must ’shine’ Christ in all we do. We must live out our witness, we must act out our witness and we must speak out our witness for Christ!

Sermon Date: January 28, 2007 Sermon Text: Rom 10:14-15 (NASB) 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist