Sermons on To His Heavenly Banquet:

Mind Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

When you "mind your thoughts," you don't have anything to worry about.

Next Sunday is Stewardship Commitment Sunday. You and I recently received pledge cards from our Finance and Stewardship Committee, and they are asking us to make a commitment about what we will give in the year 2015. There will be a time set aside in next Sunday’s service for those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewards Of The Light

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017

When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the perishing, to this dark and dying world.

STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT This message is about being a good steward of the light. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. Within us, something had greatly changed. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"can Anything Good Come From Me?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2021

A sermon for those of us who have self doubt, self hatred.

“Can Anything Good Come from Me?” John 1:43-51 Jesus finds Philip and then says to him: “Follow me.” After this, Phillip runs to tell his friend Nathanael, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” At ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritually Connected

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 31, 2021

As we prepare go back inside our sanctuary for Worship, let's celebrate our Spiritual Connection which is a precious gift from God through Christ Jesus.

SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Our prayer and plan is that today is our last Sunday as a group outside the sanctuary. • It has been an adventure being outside Sunday after Sunday. • On March 15th of last year, church was cancelled because of COVID-19. • The following Sunday, March 22nd we held our 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, Ephesians 4:1-4, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Methodist

Stop Dumbing Down The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 13, 2021

We need to be diligent in teaching the full Gospel.

Last week, we continued in the study of Jesus who is our Great High Priest which was introduced in Hebrews 4:14-16. Chapter 5 teaches us that Jesus is High Priest as well as King and Prophet. Psalm 110:4 is quoted to show us that Jesus belonged to a priesthood of the order of Melchizedek. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-13, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliverers Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 2 - Deliverers I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery has culminated in the desperate cry for deliverance. An old-time preacher by the name of Vance Havner may have said it best when he said, “The tragedy of our time is that the situation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Motivation To Give For Small Givers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2019

We are called by Paul to be cheerful givers. That seems ridiculous to many! This passage, though, gives us a great starting point for making that generous attitude happen.

IT JUST SEEMS RIDICULOUS: How can anyone be a cheerful giver? - 2 Corinthians 9:7. - Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. That’s all well and good, many of you are thinking, but who exactly is joyful about giving to the offering plate? It’s hard for many to believe that there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make Up

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 4, 2019

The locusts can destroy..alright......but let me tell you MY GOD can restore everything that has been lost! Hurray!

God will make up Joel 2:25"Then I will make up to you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten…..” Before I delve into the message, I just want to talk about the locusts that God mentions in the Bible that can cause great, great damage. Locusts will swarm into your fields and eat ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Ruth 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Walk Wisely In The World Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2019

As we pass through this world on our way to heaven, witnessing should be a priority for the Christian.

As Paul speaks about the Christian’s walk in this world, he tells us we need to walk wisely. We do this, he says, by taking advantage of every opportunity to give a verbal witness for Jesus. Why should witnessing be a priority for believers as we are living in this world? Two reasons: Reason #1: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day 2019 - Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2019

When the industrial revolution came to America there was little or no love between the company and the employees, hence the growth of unions. Would Labor Day even be in existence if those involved had obeyed the Lord's command to love one another?

Labor Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These words ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 9:35, Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:6, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 21, 2025

“Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is concerned with wrongs inflicted by word of mouth.

Title: “Thou shalt not bare false witness against thy neighbor.” Scriptures: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20 “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2025

Paul writes, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Eph 4:4-6)

Foundations of Fellowship: There is One Faith Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Imagine walking through a city where every street corner boasts a shrine. Marble temples stretch toward the sky. Statues of gods and goddesses line the marketplaces. Smoke from sacrifices drifts upward like incense to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

Control Your Tongue, Before It Controls You

The power of the tongue! Lives have been both lifted and ruined by the tongue. Nations and civilizations have risen and fallen to the tongue. Goodness and mercy have streamed like a gentle river from our speech, but so has a cesspool of filth. The tiny tongue wields a mighty power in our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed