Sermons on Understanding Our Mission:

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 23, 2025

NASB The Prophet's message (unconditional love - agape); Israel's judgment; written about 750 BC before the Assyrian captivity of the 10 Northern Tribes. The 2 southern tribes are Judah and Benjamin.

The Response to God’s Rebuke 6 “Come, let us return to the Lord. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has [a]wounded us, but He will bandage us. 2 “He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, THIS IS A TYPE (HINT) OF CHRIST. That we may live before Him. 3 “So let ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is Eating You Alive? Worry, Anxiety

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2025

We have a common enemy... What I worry can come upon us. . Worry, fear and anxiety can destroy Christian faith. Watch out!

WHAT IS EATING YOU ALIVE? WORRY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes LET US LOOK AT FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY IN A BALANCED SENSE. HIDDEN TRAPS? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE LESSON OF THE SICK, OLD LION Years ago I read the story of a very old and sickly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Paul Might Appreciate For Clergy Appreciation Month

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2023

Paul never had the chance to celebrate Clergy/Pastor Appreciation month, but if he could, he would no doubt have several things to appreciate!

(Based on a sermon preached October 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: October is clergy appreciation month and I’m grateful for the men of God whom our Lord has placed in my life. Words can’t express how much gratitude I feel for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Still Sing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2024

How can we sing in a strange land? Can we sing in jail. Christian must keep singing.

CAN YOU STILL SING? ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SPARROWS: represent GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S CARE, God cares about little insignificant things, THE SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE OFFERING THAT COULD BE MADE AT THE ALTAR IN THE TEMPLE. A sparrow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

Living for Jesus means seeing him as clearly as possible and longing to be as much like him as possible.

Peter was not big on writing letters. He certainly couldn’t hold a candle to Paul, whose pen never seemed to stop, sending letters all over Asia, explaining, encouraging, correcting. But of course being under house arrest made letter writing the best way to keep in touch with all the churches Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

18. David Fleeing: Perseverance And Trials Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Life as God’s chosen servant isn’t always easy. David had been anointed king, but instead of ascending to the throne in triumph, he found himself running for his life.

David Fleeing: Perseverance and Trials July 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 19-21 Introduction When God’s anointed walks through the valley of trial and betrayal, the Lord provides His presence, His people, and His providence to sustain him for His ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Success By Chance? Persistence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2025

Can these bones? What is failure? Success is get up more times than you fail. Let us look at some cases that many would have called failures that are known today as great successes.

SUCCESS: BY CHANCE? PERSISTENCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. CHOICES? I WILL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION --- I MAKE THE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ezekiel 37:1-5, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

Easter Message

How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Good morning everyone and glad that you have joined with us in worship today. There was a proper greeting that was giving by the early church after Jesus rose from the dead. They would say- He is Risen- He is risen indeed. It was like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-8, Mark 16:6-8, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

An Outline For Mothers Of Messiah: Rebekah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 30, 2025

Rebekah had been married to Isaac for twenty years, but they had no children. This outline has some notes about Rebekah's past and then after she and Isaac were married. She had the privilege to be a mother of the Messiah!

An Outline for Mothers of Messiah: Rebekah Introduction: Sarah was one of the first believers in the LORD who was barren, not able to bear any children. She wasn’t the last one, either, as Rebekah had the same problem. But, like Sarah, Rebekah remained true to the LORD and stands in the line as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:50-61, Genesis 24:15-21, Genesis 24:62-67, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

27. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

In the Dragnet parable, we see how it related to the seventh city of the seven churches John wrote to. That was Laodicea. We take a look at the background for Laodicea, and then we begin to look into the letter that was sent to the church in Revelation 3. This is the lukewarm church.

27. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 3 OF 6 THE DRAGNET - LAODICEA BACKGROUND AND LETTER In every Parable of the Kingdom, we have seen that each Parable remarkably fitted the church from Revelation chapters 2 and 3 that matched that Parable. I will not revise the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 55:4, John 18:37, John 1:3, Revelation 3:15, Romans 12:11, Revelation 3:16, Revelation 2:5, Matthew 13:47-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

It's Time For The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. They waited until Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit was outpoured. Some people have waited for months, even years to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, thinking they were being scriptural! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-12

With Only A Potsherd

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.: 1. Illust. It's easy to blame God. Sometimes we think of God as the author of everything that goes wrong in our lives. A man was once having one of those days when everything goes wrong. One thing after ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10