Sermons on We Are Favored:

We Must Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023

The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Crying Wolf?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 2, 2023

Have we numbed the lost with our fixation on the End Times?

2 Peter 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, Matthew 24:6, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 12:39-40, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 23:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Them

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 21, 2024

Look around you today and know that before we were us, we were them!

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV) “We Were Them” April 21, 2024 President Reagan said in his last speech, “And since this is the last speech that I will give as President, I think it's fitting to leave one final thought, an observation about a country which I love. It was stated best in a letter I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Faithful Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2024

Are you a steward of your church or His?

1 Cor 4:2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  We were praying about churches without pastors on Wednesday. Someone asked that God would send men to pastor them and I said He might, but pulpit committees are way too picky especially when the new pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

We Are His Offspring

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2024

God created mankind, and He gives us our being. Thus, we must not segregate on the basis of race or sex. Flowing from the knowledge of God's creation, and having given His Word, we discover that not all cultures are equal, though all people have opportunity to know God.

“Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who Are We In Christ?

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 22, 2024

If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily lives. How can we explain it? Do we know what changes God has made in us? Today's verse is a very good starting point for each one of us.

WHO ARE WE IN CHRIST? READING 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! INTRODUCTION If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

The Company We Keep

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 2, 2024

What would you consider a true friend to be? What would your friends be willing to do to get you to Jesus?

What is a friend? What does it mean to be a friend? When we are young we have lots of friends. My youngest believes that anyone that plays with him at any given time is his friend. Most times he doesn’t even know their name and will probably never see them again. As we get older, we see our circle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

We All Fail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Though we all fail, God's grace and redemption are always available to lift us up and guide us towards growth and success in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that touches each and every one of us – failure. We all mess up, stumble, and fall short. It's a part of being human. But the beautiful thing about our God is that He is always there to pick us up, dust us off, and help us move ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Proverbs 24:16, Psalm 51:3

Topics: Failure

The God We Serve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand the unchanging nature, powerful protection, and faithfulness of God as revealed in Zephaniah 3:17, and how these aspects of His character impact our lives today.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to explore the amazing truths found in the book of Zephaniah, specifically chapter 3, verse 17. This verse beautifully highlights three key aspects of God's character: His unchanging nature, the power of His protection, and the faithfulness of His people. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Topics: Moses, Plague

Are We As Righteous As Daniel? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of righteousness, service to God, and divine deliverance, using Daniel's story as a guide for living a God-centered life.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's wonderful to see all your smiling faces here today, ready to delve into the Word of God. As we gather here in His holy name, let's prepare our hearts and minds for a message that I believe will resonate with each one of us. Before we get into it, allow me ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16

Topics: Service To God

We Are Stronger Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores finding strength in God, achieving triumph through unity, and securing victory through faith, using Gideon's story as a biblical example. Key

Good morning, friends. We gather here today under the shelter of His grace. We're here to share and learn. To grow and to be nurtured. We're here to find strength. A strength that is not our own, but a strength that comes from above. G.K. Chesterton once said, "Courage is almost a contradiction in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Topics: Strength, Lord

Are We On The Blood Trail? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus, the responsibility of Christians to care for His church, and the challenging but rewarding journey of following Christ.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you today. We are here, as always, to honor our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to feel His love. We have a powerful message to consider today. We're going to look at a verse from Acts, chapter 20, verse 28. It's a verse that speaks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Topics: Following, Christ