Sermons on Truth And Lies:

The Perpetual Preparation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

There are two types of prayer. There is the proud prayer that comes seeking what I want, and then there is the humble prayer that comes seeking what God wants.

Dr. R. G. Lee told of a preacher who use to open his Bible and put his finger down, and whatever it pointed to would be his text for the message. He told this brother that he needed more preparation for his sermons. The proof was the message that he preached on Naaman the leper. He put his finger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

From Insane To Humane Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

He did not say bow down to God or die, but look here at the marvelous power and love of the God who saved me. We have a picture here of a converted monarch who went from insane to humane.

It is surprising, and even shocking, that the greatest hero of Saddam Hussain, the ruler of Iraq, was one who wrote part of the Bible. Nebuchadnezzar is a familiar name to students of the Bible, but few realize that he was one of the authors of the Bible. Here in chapter 4 of Daniel we see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8, Daniel 4:3

Confronting The Scandal Of Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus came to buck the system and to reject the prejudices in all its forms. He goes against the grain of His culture and dares to love all people equally.

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel around the world to every race. In an interview with Diane Sawyer he was asked this question: "If you could wave your hand and make one problem in this world go away, what would it be?" Without hesitation he replied, "Racial division and ...read more

Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Pauline Privilege Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Gifts For The Common Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The reason the church has survived the changes of the centuries, and will continue to do so till the end of history is because it is designed to be adaptable to all of the cultures of the world.

Back in the mid 1800's a light-colored moth was very common in the industrial city of Manchester, England. When these moths landed on the bark of the trees they blended in so well that the moth eating birds could not see them, and the result was that they multiplied rapidly. Some of the moths ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Easter Celebration

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 2, 2021

Celebrating the risen Christ who came to give us life, today and forever.

Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 I’m going to make a confession that I think many of you know about me. I am a sore loser! Are you that way!? When my team is playing, I have a habit of turning the game off before it’s over. I don’t want to watch the other team celebrate their win. Now, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Not Failed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

God has not failed, nor has His Word been unfulfilled, for God's process of selection has narrowed down His elect to those of like faith with Abraham. All who had this faith among the Jews were the remnant, and they were the true Israel of God.

A story told among Jews in Yeman, Afghanistan, Iraq and Russia concerns two beggars who use to wonder in the streets collecting alms. They use to pass the king's palace, and he always gave them charity. One of the beggars always praised the king for his goodness and generosity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6

The Majesty Of Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Man is the only creature God ever made that was worth the cross. The price which is paid for anything determines its value. This means that man is the highest valued part of the universe, for God paid the highest possible price for his recovery.

King Louis XIV of France was once reminded by the chaplain of his court that he was a sinner and in danger of damnation. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "All true, no doubt, but the good God will think twice before He casts out so good of Prince as I am." Here was a man of pride ...read more

How Long Will You Stay Outside

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020

This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"he Ascended Into Heaven"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Sep 21, 2020

Of all the aspects of Christ’s life, his birth, life, death and resurrection, the ascension gets little attention. This is unfortunate because it is something of the ‘Ticker-tape’ parade in God’s plan and yet few show up to applaud.

If you are a sports fan you love the game. You follow your team through the season, whether baseball or football, through the hard fought wins and crushing defeats. The excitement increase should your team make the playoffs. Each game now carries greater importance. In fact, in football loose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Call To Revival - God’s Prophetic Revelations

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2020

Today's message is a continuation of the message "God's Call to Revival - Ezra." This message looks at the prophetic revelations brought out by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.

God’s Call to Revival God’s Prophetic Revelations *** Watch: https://youtu.be/RvyzjObDB6g Last week we looked at the return of the Jews to God’s Promised Land under the leadership of Ezra, along with Zerubbabel, and Jeshua. They just finished 70 years of Babylonian captivity, and what we looked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6, Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020

We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020

Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unexpected Gospel Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 23, 2020

Paul reveals our salvation is by faith in the righteousness of Christ. What does that mean? Find out.

10.25.20 Romans 1:16–17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran