Sermons on Will Of Man:

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 13, 2019

1) Joyful Pardon (Isaiah 12:1-3), responding with a 2) Joyful Proclamation (Isaiah 12:4-5) and finally because of the 3) Joyful Presence of the Messiah Himself (Isaiah 12:6).

ISAIAH 12:1–6 You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. 2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2020

The fear of God will help us be faithful to God.

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2020 Our family had a blast over Christmas as we all gathered in Virginia for a few days. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and held our grandkids a lot. One morning our son-in-law Matt (the one who had heart surgery and the father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Leviticus 10:1-2, Jeremiah 32:40, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2020

The fear of God will help us be faithful to God.

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2020 Our family had a blast over Christmas as we all gathered in Virginia for a few days. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and held our grandkids a lot. One morning our son-in-law Matt (the one who had heart surgery and the father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Leviticus 10:1-2, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is On Fire Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

What a Spirit-Filled Church looks like

When the Church is on Fire - Acts 4 - 2/12/17 Turn with me this morning to the book of Acts, chapter 4.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts - the 5th book of the NT.  If I asked you what an ideal church looked like, what would you say?  We might start thinking about what type of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromised Christianity Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2019

In part 3 of this series we examine the the differences between someone who seeks Jesus versus someone who "falls into" Him through the faith of someone else.

Compromised Christianity Part 3 Seeking Jesus Part 1 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; John 11:5-16; 14:1-7; Hosea 4:1-6 Before I go into the message, I want to share a story with you about a friend of mine named Taylor. Taylor was told by one of her peers that he was gay. Taylor without hesitation ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6, Hebrews 11:6, John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boast In The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2019

Paul gives three reasons for boasting only in the cross of Jesus Christ: 1) The cross has the power to free believers from the world’s bondage (Galatians 6:14b), 2) It has the power to do what the flesh cannot do, and 3) It has the power to bring salvation.

Galatians 6:14-18 [14] But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. [15] For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. [16] And as for all who walk by this rule, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Other

Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014

1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Why Baptize? Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

The proper attitude toward baptism.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey November 10, 2002 WHY BAPTIZE? 1 Corinthians 1:11-17 ________________________________________ My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed for me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

Christian Governance-&-Work-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2017

4 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work-IV—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Previously in 1Peter we have begun looking at the overall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2017

A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48; Psalm 119:1-8; Dt. 30:15-20 Title: Mountain Living or Here Comes the Kingdom! A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 6, 2017

God takes us in our brokenness to show the world how good and powerful He really is.

Title: Family Tree Text: Matthew 1 Bottom Line: God takes us in our brokenness to show the world how good and powerful He really is. Intro Good morning Real Life, Not sure about you but I’m ready for Spring! I walked out the door this morning and was greeted by some brisk air and I thought just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:2-6, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2017

Workers show the Godly value of work, when their labors are: 1) Submissive (Titus 2:9a), 2) Selfless (Titus 2:9b), not 3) Subjective (Titus 9c) or 4) Stealing (Titus 2:10a) but 5) Steady (Titus 2:10b)

The only scheme the New Testament knows for evangelization is personal, apart from the proclamation of God-called and anointed and gifted preachers. Approximately ninety percent of all people surveyed as to how it was that they came to know Jesus Christ pointed to a personal witness, a friend, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Who's Number One? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

The supremacy of God

Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “WHO’S NUMBER ONE?” EXODUS 20:1-3 OPEN This coming Friday, we celebrate Independence Day – the day that the Declaration of Independence was first signed and ratified. Its words still inspire and give our patriotic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lamb's Tale

Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015

A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist