Sermons on Todays Standards:

Rescued By The Cross

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 10, 2023

That is our message for today - that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a rescue mission.

Rescued By The Cross Colossians 1:13-20 Introduction "Throw Out the Lifeline" is a great old hymn composed by Edward Smith Ufford, a Baptist minister who served in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1888 Ufford was visiting Point Allerton, near Boston. While there, he visited a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?”

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?” In part 1 we took the journey that Jesus took from the Friday before Passover, all the way up to Passover. Then, in part 2, we examined the events of the Crucifixion. Today is Resurrection Sunday!!! I’d like us to consider 3 things ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 19, 2023

This message looks at a prophecy given in 1965 that is being fulfilled in the Church today.

We’re going to begin tonight in First Timothy 4:1 and what I’m going to talk about has been on my heart for some time and it has to do with men and women who stand in the pulpit. When you understand how important a pastor is to a congregation, in terms of what he or she delivers to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:1-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Acts 17:11, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And This Shall Be The Sign Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 23, 2022

Today, let's look at "the sign."

Introduction I cannot image anyone on the way to church today turning to their spouse and asking him or her this question. I wonder what the preacher is going to preach about today. And I cannot image a preacher worth his salt having to think a long time about what he is going to prepare for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017

This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2016

In today's sermon I want to examine the character of one who forgives.

Scripture Last week I started a short series of sermons on Paul’s letter to Philemon. One writer said, “Philemon is about reconciliation and relationships between Christians.” Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016

Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015

This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Discipleship - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

Today I want to talk briefly on some of the barriers or distractions to discipleship...

Last time we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The Resources of Discipleship” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Wind Blows Where It Wills”

Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021

The wind that blew through the upper room at Pentecost still blows today

It’s probably been a long time since you were in a room with a hundred and twenty people. But I want you to do your best to imagine it anyway. You might even need to close your eyes for a moment—as long as you promise not to fall asleep! The scene I want you to form in your minds is, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

Operation Restoration Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Many today are broken by sin and bound by guilt. How are we to respond?

OPERATION RESTORATION GALATIANS 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Here is a touching passage with a tremendous word. It is an admonition and a commandment. Not only does He want to redeem the lost, He wants to restore the saved. All of us, at times, have fallen. Many today are broken by sin and bound by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2019

What I want to emphasize today is not the food but the DISCIPLINE OF SITTING IN ORDER!

After DISCIPLINE Luke 9:14,15” Jesus said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down.” Children in Abide School were getting very unruly, undisciplined, and naughty, I was just wondering what to speak in the assembly on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:14, Proverbs 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 1, 2019

The power of Christ Jesus can overcome the evil in our world today.

Amazed Luke 4: 31 – 37 Intro: “The devil made me do it.” This is an excuse I have heard used to express a reason for doing something negative or possibly hurtful to another person. It is a way to playfully excuse one’s actions. I Do we really believe the devil or Lucifer or Satan exists? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Today we hear the alarming news about the cloning of human beings.

There are already some serious questions that keep coming up about cloning, such as: • Could you clone Larry King, or would it have to be living tissue? • If we clone our generation will there be enough of them working to support Social Security when I retire? • If Larry King clones himself and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

And He Yielded Up The Ghost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Today in America, we have many laws that are on the books, but they are never enforced.

God also has many laws but His laws are always enforced. For example, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” is a law that almighty God put in place. It is not a law that is applied to some people; it is a law that applies to everyone. Jacob’s sons lived an ungodly life. • In Shechem, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist