Sermons on Traps We Set:

Are We Bearing Fruit?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2022

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Martyrs “There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Out There?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 5, 2024

The text shares that Jesus may be crazy, insane, out there. I think Jesus wants us to be out there to.

Are We out there? Mark 3:20-35 Today text we have another idea about Jesus is He is out there? Is he crazy, Is he mad is he insane? 1. Whether he is crazy or not Jesus’s popularity keeps growing 20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Why We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024

All that is required for me to have victory is faith in His Person, His Plans, His Purposes and His Power. Whether we know it or not, whether we live it or not, whether we accept it or not, God's people are a victorious people! And, we do not have to live defeated and discouraged lives!

Isaiah 25:9 WHY WE WAIT June 16, 2024 President Eisenhower said, "There are no victories at discount prices!" Our military knows that truth on every field of battle. Victory always demands a very high price! The victory that you and I have in Jesus this morning is ours because God paid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 14, 2023

What is the spiritual awareness lesson from John 21:1-14? We must not forget to tell the world about Jesus.

Lest We Forget John 21:1-14 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sacrifices We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2023

Joseph sacrificed a lot because Jesus was in his life, and he never complained. Are we called to make sacrifices when we follow Jesus, and what kind of sacrifices could we make?

There was a Christmas play where a little boy desperately wanted to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn keeper instead. He was really bitter about this. So, during all the rehearsals he kept plotting in his mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We A Generation Of Gripers?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 22, 2023

When things got difficult and discouraging, the Israelites began to whine, murmur, and complain. Unfortunately, Christians of today act the same way.

When things get difficult and discouraging, many people will begin to whine, murmur, and complain. This is what the Israelites did throughout their journey through the wilderness. If they had only listened and obeyed God, they would not have been in the predicament that they were in. God had to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Faith We Understand

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 3, 2024

Faith is trust in the unseen. It is not trust in the unknown, for we may know by faith what we cannot see with the eye. The Scripture says, “By Faith We Understand.” We understand the Evidence. We understand the Elders. And We understand the Eternal.

Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) "BY FAITH WE UNDERSTAND" November 3, 2024 ILLS: A man is lost on a hike through a rocky terrain with a few canteens of water in his pack. He conserves his water carefully until it is all gone and then he begins to get thirsty. That thirst gets deeper and deeper ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Forerunners For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 30, 2024

We are like John the Baptist. It is our responsibility to introduce Jesus, just like John did. This evil world needs Jesus more than ever.

We are the Forerunners for Jesus Luke 1:57-67 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-67

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are His Disciples

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

How do we become disciples of Jesus?

John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

United We Grow Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2024

We all win when we walk as one.

United We Grow Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 24-25, 2024 On Thursday, I spoke at SecondWinders and decided to honor Pastor Ed for his nearly 45 years of faithful ministry at Edgewood. Get this. Pastor Ed has now served longer than Pastor Brown, who served as Senior Pastor here for 44 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Lawyer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus was a carpenter for a few years on earth, but ever since His ascension He has been the believers lawyer in the court of heaven,

Two men were looking at the epitaph on a tombstone which read, "Here lies an honest man and a good lawyer." One looked at the other and said, "I wonder why they put two men in the same grave?" Lawyers have not gained the best reputation for being honest men. One doctor asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

In answer to the question: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God?

Question to be asked: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God? Intro: Why are we here? I hope that by the time we’re done here this morning you don’t leave saying, “Why are we here, again?” I’m driving in Canada some years ago, and every once in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steady As We Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

We must be consistent in our lives as believers.

I had a teacher in undergraduate school who used to quote Shakespeare and say, “O consistency thou art a jewel. O Inconsistency thou art a reality.” Shakespeare and my teacher hit on insightful truths. One is that being consistent is a rare and valuable commodity, and the other is that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Escape

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022

Our culture is filled with so much moral depravity so how can we escape? Regarding temptation, Paul offers the Corinthians staunch support.

Paul said that bad desires and temptations can happen to anyone, so do not think that we are the only ones at risk. We can also resist temptation, as others have. We can resist any temptation because God will assist us in doing so. With God’s help, we can resist temptation if: We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Follow Jesus.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2024

The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance.

We Follow Jesus. Ephesians 1NIV The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance. Their position, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal