Sermons on Togetherness:

Love That Conquered A Hardened Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2021

The absentee prodigal father had a son who was becoming a prodigal son. ... the lack of a stable father figure in his life was having a negative impact on G (George Foreman... withheld and told later in the Paul Harvey style). It was G’s mother who held the family together.

LOVE THAT CONQUERED A HARDENED HEART Text: I John 5:1 -6 1 John 5:1-6  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Birth Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2017

Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this time, “But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a wo....

Harmony of the Gospels -5-4 BC- Bethlehem (7) Birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14) Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7 Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Whom You Will Serve

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 10, 2019

Knowing his time here was almost finished, Joshua called the people together for a final word. He challenged them to remember the goodness of God, and remain committed to Him. Regardless of their decision, he was determined to serve the Lord. We too need that committed resolve to serve the Lord.

Choose whom you will Serve Joshua 24: 13-15 Our text today is likely a familiar passage for most of us. Joshua had served the Lord faithfully as he walked beside Moses, being used in various ways to assist their journey from Egypt toward the Promised Land. God had given Joshua favor in the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing With Hope: Transformed By God's Power Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Romans 15:13, the apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to fill them with joy and peace as they trust in Him. Let us explore the depths of this scripture together and discover how we can experience the transformative power of hope in our lives.

Overflowing with Hope: Transformed by God's Power Romans 15:13 Introduction: Today we gather with hearts filled with expectation as we delve into the transformative message of Romans 15:13. In this verse, the apostle Paul offers a heartfelt prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

United In Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 7, 2024

Unity is not based on cultural, social, or political similarities but rather on our shared identity in Jesus—sinners saved by grace. We are called to elevate Jesus above our differences and work together as one body, reflecting God's love and bringing hope to a divided world.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: May We Be One — Floodgate Productions David wrote in Psalm 133: 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 2:11-22, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Common Good (January 16, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Paul was addressing a diverse group of people in Corinth who obviously were not all alike but all gifted by God’s Holy Spirit. Paul was pointing out how God brings people from all walks of life together and unites them in ministry in spite of their diversity.

FOR THE COMMON GOOD (January 16, 2022) Text: I Corinthians 12:1 - 11 1 Corinthinas 12:1-11  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Full Examination Of Gog And Magog From Ezekiel 38 & 39 – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

The GOG-MAGOG matter has been speculated over for a long time. Some opinions are ludicrous. This two part examination brings together all revenant scriptures to show this Gog Magog war must be just before, or at the Second Coming. This is used in my bible study group.

A FULL EXAMINATION OF GOG AND MAGOG FROM EZEKIEL 38 & 39 – PART 1 OF 2 CHAPTERS 38 AND 39 This interesting examination of who Gog and Magog really is, is thorough, and could be a bit difficult to follow. It was prepared for my bible study group and given there. One day, this great war ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:16, Ezekiel 38:8-11, Ezekiel 34:28, Ezekiel 39:25-26, Jeremiah 30:10, Isaiah 54:3-4, Revelation 16:12, Ezekiel 39:25, Revelation 6:4, Revelation 6:8, Revelation 8:7, Revelation 8:9, Revelation 8:11, Revelation 9:15-16, Revelation 11:5, Revelation 11:13, Revelation 13:4, Ezekiel 38:1-23, Ezekiel 39:1-29, Revelation 14:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer Given Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2026

I am so grateful that when we have questions, that the Bible has answers. Last time we were together in this text we read that Paul , Barnabas and others were sent to Jerusalem to seek and understand where the church in Jerusalem stood on this very important matter.

“The Answer Given” Acts 15:6-12 I am so grateful that when we have questions, that the Bible has answers. Late time we were together in this text we read that Paul , Barnabas and others were sent to Jerusalem to seek and understand where the church in Jerusalem stood on this very important matter. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tempation 101 Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 9, 2005

Always take a good look at what you’re about to eat. It’s not so important to know what it is, but it’s critical to know what it was. When it comes to tempation we can follow the same advice. Let’s examine the subject together!

Introduction It is inevitable. Tempatation that is. In other words, one is being TEMPTED, overcoming TEMPTATION or heading towards TEMPTATION. It’s a part of the ChristiAn life and walk! Every born-again believer ought to be a student of the subject. The more one is aware and forearmed the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

(Pt2) How Satan Operates Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

SATAN IS A LAIR AND HIS BREATH STINKS. LETS STOP LETTING HIM HAVE VICTORY AFTER VICTORY. HE HAS NO POWER AND AS CHRISTIANS HE BELONGS ONE PLACE, AND THAT IS UNDER OUR FEET. TOGETHER WE CAN KEEP HIM THERE BY PULLING THE COVERS OFF HIS WHOLE OPERATION, A

THAT SATAN SURE IS ONE SMOOTH OPERATOR. THE WAY HE HE CAN SPOT A VULNERABLE AREA IN YOUR LIFE, AND DEVISE A WILE. THAT IS WHY I HAVE SUCH A PASSION FOR EXPOSING HIM, I HAVE SEEN SO MANY CHRISTIANS (INCLUDING MYSELF) GET TRIPPED UP BY HIS CRAFTINESS AND TREACHERY. I WANT TO SHARE SOME EXPERIENCES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"My Sheep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 12, 2005

It’s when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught. We can learn a lot from God’s creatures. Another great example is the lesson we all can learn from the relationship of the Shepherd & his Sheep. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction It’s so intresting how God takes a little story and teaches with it some of life’s greatest lessons. E.G. As Jesus sat and talked with the multitudes it was never without the complainers. While planting the truth of the Gospel in the hearts of those willing to listen, He speaks a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Communion

Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006

I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Who You Are Created To Be Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Be who you were created to be. We were created to live in the Truth - to be in Christ. As we live in this decaying world, let’s together fix our gaze on our Father. Let’s imitate God and allow Him to transform us to become more like Himself.

In 1962 the "Australian Social Studies" magazine, distributed to school children had as one of its first articles "The Christian Way of Life". To quote from the top of the article: "This is a picture of Christ through whose teachings we began a new age - the Christian era. Two thousand years ago, a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Going The Distance With God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

If we try to make a difference alone without teaming up with other followers of Jesus, our impact will be small. But if we learn to resolve our differences and work together, I believe we will accomplish way more than all of us could do separately. How ca

Going the Distance with God Romans 16:1-27 -Paul’s closing words give us several keys to going the distance as followers together of Jesus. There is certainly individual application, but Paul’s words were for the church at Rome as a whole, not only to the independent individual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38