Sermons on Universalism:

Life Is Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Life is, because God is. Life is eternal, because God is eternal. Life is the foundation of all that is, for life was before all things.

From out of the files of the great Michelangelo comes the story of the young artist who labored long and tedious hours on the statue of an angel. When the time for its unvailing had finally come, the young artist hid himself in an inconspicuous spot and waited breathlessly for the response of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Than You Can Imagine Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

You’ll pray for spiritual strength for their times of weakness. You’ll pray spiritual eyes for their times of carelessness. You’ll pray spiritual love for their times of selfishness. And you’ll pray spiritual depth for their times of shallowness.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Future Worship

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts for eternity, worship. Worship alone endures.

If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your marriage should last a lifetime, but your marriage isn’t eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward To Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2022

God wove a plan through David’s life because He loved David and God wove a plan through generations to send Jesus Christ because He loves us.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID LOOKING FORWARD TO JESUS 2 SAMUEL 7:8-17 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Significant Events or Theological Passages (p) Every Sunday we gather and focus on a passage from the Bible in our sermon time. Listening and reflecting on God’s Word is important to us. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-17, Psalm 89:19-37, Luke 1:30-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uplifting Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2022

If you want to edify people in a chaotic world, then be disciplined, decent, and deferential to God's Word in your worship.

Pastor Stephen Trail, from Sage, Arkansas, describes a family, which enjoyed an annual vacation. However, at the start of each vacation, when they were only a few miles from home, mom would wail, “Oh my goodness! I think I left the iron on.” And every year they would turn around and go back, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hear The Call

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 10, 2022

Jesus call the Apostles and He also calls us

Hear the Call Mark 3:13-19 Good Morning, Steven Cole asked, “Have you ever marveled at how the Lord launched the worldwide movement called “the church”? I would have asked, “What were You thinking when You came up with these men to launch this movement?” They should be graduates of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025

KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

New Year, Same God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 30, 2022

James 1:16-18 teaches us that every good we need in this life is in and from God.

Introduction Today is January 1, 2023. It is also the Lord’s Day. The last time January 1 landed on the Lord’s Day was in 2017. And the next time January 1 will land on the Lord’s Day is in 2033. It is wonderful to start off the New Year on the Lord’s Day. I planned for this day several months ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Wonderfully Made Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2024

We are wonderfully and uniquely made by God. Each of us has unique gifts and a divine purpose, reflecting the marvel of God's craftsmanship. Our worth is found in God's design and His plans for us. We are reminded that we are God's masterpiece, created with intention and love.

Introduction Video Ill.: Imperfections by Matthew West In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Are we Republican or Democrat? Male or female? What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The All-Inclusive Covenant Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 3, 2003

God makes an everlasting covenant with Noah and family, his descendants, and all of creation.

Sermon for 1 Lent Yr B, 9/03/2003 Based on Gen 9:8-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In today’s first lesson, we learn of God’s covenant with Noah. Our God is a covenant-making God. Throughout the Bible, there are several covenants made by God with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing What God Wants Me To Do And Why I Should Even Care Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 31, 2002

Understanding the will of God.

"Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." Ephesians 5:17 NLT Sadly, a lot of Christ followers live their lives without following this biblical advice. Often, we don’t want to go to the trouble of finding out what God wants us to do. Or, if we already know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Religion Series

Contributed by Randy Harris on Aug 27, 2002

God never intended for there to be religion, which means it was man’s creation after the fall in the garden. So what now?

Moving From Religion to Relationship The Journey Back To Eden: The Birth of Religion (Gen 1-3) It’s a phrase we picked up somewhere between here and Amarillo, Texas. Kellie and I saw it on a billboard, I believe it was somewhere in Tulsa, OK. We fell in love with it immediately. “From religion to ...read more

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