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When God Moves Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2020

This is the 2nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#2] WHEN GOD MOVES… Acts 2:1-13 Introduction: Last Sunday, I did several things that I normally don’t do. Instead of Sunday School, we had a 1 hour Worship Service with a 20 minute sermon. Then, I did it again- Another short Worship Service. Karen and I attended both of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2020

This is the 3rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#3] IN THE LAST DAYS Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: This is definitely a time that I never thought I would see in the USA. In just a matter of weeks… ^ School as we know it is over. ^ Our economy as we know it is over. ^ Our freedom as we know it is over. ^ Church as we know it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2020

Is it ok to fail our Lord during the Last Supper many claimed they would not but they did.

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

A guide for those who are shut in due to many different reasons during this paschal season.

GOOD FRIDAY at HOME Choose some appropriate music to play in the background if you wish, but silence is preferable. If there are two or more of you, you may wish to have one say the lead part and another say the second part. If alone, just say both parts out loud or read them to yourself. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Box In Easter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 11, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#4] DON’T BOX IN EASTER Acts 2:22-41 Introduction: Every year, congregations all over the world have extravagant church services with all of the lights and effects. This year is a bit different. Some congregations are trying to step up the level of their online service, while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Can You Offer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2020

This is the 6th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#6] WHAT CAN YOU OFFER? Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: It seems that every week just gets longer and longer. For those who are deemed “essential workers”, we are exhausted. For those who are deemed “non-essential workers”, you are ready to get back to work. I am definitely ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Change The Focal Point Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#7] CHANGE THE FOCAL POINT Acts 3:11-26 Introduction: I have noticed during the “Stay at Home” orders; that people will follow whoever sounds or looks like they know something. How could a State that has a low number of cases, have to stay shutdown- While a neighboring State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus - Born Again

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 2, 2013

A special message during our Sunday in the Park, talks about starting over with salvation.

Note: My main resource is from Max Lucado's book 3:16. Well worth the read. Title: Born Again Theme: The importance of being able to start over. Text: John 3 Offering: Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Flame

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 27, 2012

A message used during our candle light service. May be used any time.

Tonight, I want to focus on the flame. All day I kept thinking about the wonderful gift of fire, especially today since God finally sent winter to us. How very blessed we are to have the warmth and sight that is provide from fire. I think back to the old day when there weren’t lighters and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 30th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#30] THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF MINISTRY Acts 14:1-28 Introduction: What a week. It looked like the Governor was going to shut down Churches again; but she never used the words Houses of Worship- So as far as I am concerned, we are good to go. The ups and downs that we have had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition Versus Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 31st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#31] TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH Acts 15:1-11 Introduction: I know none of us ever disagree with one another; but what if we do? There have been many times throughout Bel Aires’ history that we have had to determine the difference between tradition and truth. Please understand that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When We Disagree Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 7, 2020

This is the 32nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#32] WHEN WE DISAGREE Acts 15:12-41 Introduction: How many times have we heard about Church fights and Church splits? If you have been in a Church when things like that happen, you understand how terrible it is. Most of the time, the battle is over nothing that matters. So, how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacle Course Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020

This is the 33rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#33] OBSTACLE COURSE Acts 16:1-5 Introduction: Something that is popular among many younger people is obstacle courses. You are physically challenged by getting past obstacles. For many, the obstacle is too much, and they quit. Often, our lives are like an obstacle course. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Guidance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020

This is the 34th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#34] GOD’S GUIDANCE Acts 16:6-15 Introduction: Today is a special day- We are going to license Prem and Ray to the Gospel Ministry. These sermons always happen right when we need them. While talking with Prem about what God is doing in his and his family’s life; the question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Discriminate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 23rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#23] DO YOU DISCRIMINATE? Acts 10:23-48 Introduction: We are living in a time of tension- Tension over race, over income, over where you live, over your religious beliefs, etc… Our title asks a question, “Do you discriminate?” The simple answer is yes. Now before you get mad at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Baptist