Sermons on Transition:

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 29, 2024

"Let brotherly love continue" is the command in Hebrews 13, but "continuing" springs forth from remembering where it came from. It came from Jesus. We live Him because He first loved us. How do we "keep Jesus love flowing and moving in our life? Hebrews 13 tells us.

Let me ask you a question today: “Was Hitler a believer?” The answer is simple. Yes, but a believer in what? He was a believer in a godless society. He believed in evolution and the natural selection teaching of Charles Darwin. He was a believer in superiority; race superiority. He preached it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Abandoned

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 26, 2024

Emotional abandonment is a powerful feeling. It makes us feel like we are unwanted, forgotten, left out, and ignored. We often feel this way when we feel that we are cut off from God or unnecessary to God. What does God call me to do when I feel distant and and abandoned by Him?

One of the greatest rescue stories in history occurred in 2010; 33 miners were trapped underground in a copper mine in Chile when suddenly the shaft collapsed and they were buried alive deep in the earth. They were under 770, 000 pounds of rock. They were frightened, hopeless, and awaited their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Worship Is More Than You Think Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024

“How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of What God Will Do Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 13, 2024

Zechariah has a vision centering on Jerusalem being rebuilt, but it is a promise of a spiritual Jerusalem being built which has its foundation in Christ Jesus and its purpose in Jesus as well.

MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE MEASURE OF WHAT GOD WILL DO ZECHARIAH 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION… Hallucinations (step1.medbullets.com/psychiatry/114022/delusions-hallucinations-illusions-and-loose-associations) [adapted] I have never been so sick with fever that I had a hallucination. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"get Up Out Of That Grave" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024

What's exciting about the empty tomb?

Last Christmas, our family decided to do something different. We decided to take a vacation together in Orlando. A few of us are runners and my Son wanted to run one of the Disney series of races so we went to Disney, camped out in Ft. Wilderness and had a “running vacation.” I chose to do the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Destined For The Deep Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024

The writer provides a challenge to take the plunge; and leave shallow "religion" and truly enter into a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 1993 in the movie, “The Sandlot” there was a young guy named who they called “Squints” whose whole name was in love Michael “Squints” Palledorous. If you saw the movie, you will know that “squints” was secretly in love with the lifeguard, Wendy Peppercorn and his love for her was so deep; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2024

God at Work! - Acts chapter 9 verses 23-43 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Christian's development: Paul (vs 23-31). (2). The man at Lydda: Aeneas (vs 32-35) (3). The woman at Joppa: Tabitha (vs 36-43) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago, someone came up with a list of Lightbulb Jokes. • And they soon got adapted to Christian Lightbulb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-43

Denomination: Brethren

Seeing The Providence Of God In Everything Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 26, 2023

Joseph reveals to his brothers that God is a God of providence. Why and what does this mean to our lives?

Providence, Rhode Island was settled in 1636 by a Christian. Not just by a Christian but by a man that would be later known as a Baptist Pastor. (Roger Williams) He believed in the separation of church and state and condemned colonists from confiscation of land from the Indians so he purchased the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Small Steps And Giant Leaps Of Faith: How God Orders Our Steps Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 3, 2023

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delights in his way.” Psalm 37:23 How did this play out in Jacobs life? How about yours?

After World War II the United States Army left five army dumps in France full of machinery. It was destined to sit and rust, that is, until the Quakers stepped in. They offered the United States 200,000 franc for the machinery; which made the US very happy. In turn, they salvaged everything in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Forgive Yourself: How To Experience Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 31, 2023

Forgiveness.... we give it to others, but can we give it to ourselves? How can forgiveness go full circle? Joseph's brothers had still not forgiven themselves. Joseph modeled the forgiveness of God and helped them experience total forgiveness.

Joseph: Living the Dream When You Can’t Forgive Yourself: How to Experience Total Forgiveness Genesis 50 On September 6, 2018 a tragic event that happened in Dallas. Botham Jean who was a worship leader in his church moved into the South Side Flats apartments in Dallas while also working for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sword Of The Spirit: The Bible Is Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 15, 2023

We have to be prayerfully persistently in the Word of God so we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil in our faith and withstand the evil around us.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Sword of the Spirit: The Bible is Just Another Book Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION We gather to read this passage for the 11th time in as many weeks. Hear now the Word of God. Hear the Word of God written by the Apostle Paul as he was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Emotions Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2023

The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that our sins have been atoned for and that fear has been driven out and replaced with joy.

EMOTIONS OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:1-10 #Easter2023 INTRODUCTION Human beings are emotional. Emotions involve our minds and our hearts and sometimes our bodies as well. We feel anger and our blood pressure goes up or our face gets red. We feel anticipation and our mind races and it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ