Sermons on Unloving:

Wrong About Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2024

If we focus on our tenets to the exclusion of focusing on the will of the Lord, we are in danger of drifting into Pharisaical Religion. If we allow this to happen, we will displease the Lord and oppose Him.

“When the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rock And Role: Another Brick In The Wall - 1 Peter 2:4-5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

You won't understand the purpose of your life very well until you have a thorough understanding of the nature of the Church.

1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 11, 2024

One of the reason why Christmas can be kind of a downer for people is because we have forgotten its true meaning. In this conversation we will unpack 6 things that Christmas means.

The Meaning Of Christmas Well in just 3 days we will celebrating Christmas 2024! SO... Are you ready? Are you getting excited? Are anticipating having a great time this Christmas? QUESTION - on a scale of 1-10 (a 10 being this so amazing I cannot believe that it is true and 1 being a should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Guidance: How To Hear God’s Voice - Psalm 25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2025

This message will show you what an incalculable treasure God’s guidance is, how to receive it, and how to know when you have received it.

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Bold Prayer: When To Yeild And When To Insist - 2 Samuel 7:21-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 3, 2025

Why pray God's promises if He'll keep them anyway? David's secret in 2 Samuel 7:25: Bold prayer activates the "now" fulfillment—for His name's sake. Yield and insist simultaneously.

Introduction When Tracy and I went to Mexico we rode a shuttle bus to where we were going, and after a couple minutes we recognized the song that was playing on the radio. The lyrics were in Spanish, but we knew the tune. It was one of my favorite worship choruses. I tried to talk to the bus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21-29

A Descriptive Greeting Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jun 30, 2017

The Author and Audience of the book of Jude

A Descriptive Greeting 1 Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you. Jude 1:1-2 The Nelson Study Bible notes, "Few books in the N.T. have more ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Ready-Break"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 15, 2004

TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….

“Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Jesus restores Peter and comforts the rest of the disciples after His resurrection.

The post-resurrection appearances John 21:13-25 An eighty year old man was out fishing one day when he heard a voice. Knowing no one was around he just thought he was hearing things. Once again he heard, “Psst-psst hey you.” The man looked around and saw a frog in the water. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Love And Perseverance Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012

We are to imitate God’s love and persevere like Jesus. We also need to realize we do not have to fear end times but instead work hard to provide for our families and to spread the Gospel. We are also to be at peace and never forget about Gods grace.

Spiritual Mile Marker for the year – number 10 “Imitate Jesus” Summary of Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon1: Reflect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges To/For Public Worship-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015

4 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-IV—John 2:12-25 Attention: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015

Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can We Blame? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 12, 2016

If we will cease blaming others, we must be controlled by the Spirit of God. A study of the impact of God's Spirit in the life of a believer.

“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] It was an exceptional week, even for a broken world. One morning in June, we awoke to horrific news that an alligator had dragged a two-year-old boy into a lake at Walt Disney World. Though the presence of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Unsound Doctrine-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2011

2 of 2. Paul charged Timothy to enforce Christian doctrine in the church at Ephesus. Christian leadership must confront unsound doctrine within the church. But Where is it to be confronted? Unsound Christian doctrine(in the Church) is confronted...

CONFRONTING UNSOUND DOCTRINE-II—1Timothy 1:3-11 Attention: A house built with cheap materials & poorly designed. OR..... An actual obituary from the Rome, GA paper Rome News-Tribune: Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth, age 78 of Charlton Street, Rome died Monday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Party Crasher

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2019

Christ receives sinners. Just so, the assemblies of our Lord should be noted for welcoming those who are identified as sinners, since we each were once estranged from the Lord until He welcomed us.

“One of the Pharisees asked [Jesus] to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019

God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

(32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist