Sermons on Wicked Imagination:

Making It Real Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2018

An introduction to our 12 weeks series on the book of James.

Making It Real Introduction I would like for everyone to remain standing… (as a sign of honor for God’s Word). And we will take turns reading the Scripture that will come up on the screen… (I will go first, then you). “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Secion 1) Intro, Personality Types, Stages Of Love Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

After an introduction, What causes attraction, four temperaments

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION I. BEFORE YOU MEET Attraction, Love, Beauty, Temperament, God designed you to be married II. WHEN YOU MEET Stages from meeting to intimacy. III. BEFORE YOU PROMISE Things to consider IV. YOU PROMISED Taking it serious V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humblebragger

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 10: 1 – 27

1 Samuel 10: 1 – 27 The Humblebragger 10 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said: “Is it not because the LORD has anointed you commander over His inheritance? 2 When you have departed from me today, you will find two men by Rachel’s tomb in the territory ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Vegetarian

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 29, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 14: 1 – 23

Romans 14: 1 – 23 The Vegetarian 1 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat and let not him who does not eat judge him who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Delayed Retribution

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 33: 1 – 25

2 Chronicles 33: 1 – 25 Delayed Retribution 33 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. 2 But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel. 3 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

They’re Not Them

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 5: 1 – 17

Ezra 5: 1 – 17 They’re not them 5 Then the prophet Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophets, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Not The Ones

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2019

a study in the book of Ezra 5: 1 – 17

Ezra 5: 1 – 17 Not the ones 5 Then the prophet Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophets, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Not The Ones

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 5: 1 – 17

Ezra 5: 1 – 17 Not the ones 5 Then the prophet Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophets, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Religion Loses Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 25, 2019

When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:1-11 Note: The following is not a transcript. I only read Scripture and main point. The rest serves as a source of prepared thought that I hope to share more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faux Wedding

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 10: 1 – 44

Ezra 10: 1 – 44 Faux Wedding Ceremony 10 Now while Ezra was praying, and while he was confessing, weeping, and bowing down before the house of God, a very large assembly of men, women, and children gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept very bitterly. 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Tidings Of Comfort Or Joy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2020

A study in Psalm 69: 1 – 36

Psalm 69: 1 – 36 No tidings of comfort or joy To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Psalm of David. 1 Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pursuing Submission Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 27, 2020

James tells us that we are to submit ourselves to God. In this message we will unpack 5 ways (from the text) that will enable us to do just that.

Pursuing Submission OKAY – let’s do this, week 9 of our series on James… NOW HERE - is the text that we are going to unpack this morning (August 30, 2015) AND BEFORE – we read it, let me remind who wrote this passage. James the ½ brother of Jesus… A GUY – who shoots straight, tells the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers That Light Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 29, 2020

The Psalmist of Psalm 88 expresses “Prayers that Light Darkness” with prayer as an: 1) Urgent appeal in Affliction (Psalm 88:1–9a), 2) Urgent appeal with No Answers (Psalm 88:9b–12), 3) Urgent appeal under Divine Wrath (Psalm 88:13–18).

Psalm 88:1-18 A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. 2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! 3 For my soul is full of troubles, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Other

Salt & Light Living Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020

God enables us for 1) Being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13a, 14), the problem if we are 2) Not being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13b, 15), and 3) The Benefit of being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:16).

Matthew 5:13-16 [13] "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Lydia's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 5, 2019

To establish that Lydia’s obedience to the gospel followed the same “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. She attended to the words spoken by Paul and Silas, believed in the Lord, and was baptized with her entire household.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lydia’s Hearkening unto Paul 2. Lydia’s Faithfulness to the Lord 3. Lydia’s Baptism into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Lydia’s Conversion.” What will be abundantly clear is that her “obedience to the gospel;” followed the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ