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Micah: "God’s Peace Will Prevail"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 27, 2016

Micah speaks of the coming of the Messiah and in so doing, speaks of His cradle, His cross, and HIs crown.

Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea. His messages were to both the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel. The nation divided after Solomon's death. 10 tribes to the north, were called "Israel" while the two tribes to the south were called "Judah." While "Israel" can refer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Matter To God: An Exposition Of The 139th Psalm. A Sermon For The Second Sunday After The Epiphany

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 11, 2020

Whose life matters?

We Matter to God: An Exposition of the 139th Psalm. There have been periods of relative peace and prosperity, but today is not to be included among them. 2020 may go down as one of the most tumultuous years in world history. We live in a time of the Coronavirus pandemic. China has also been hit by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:11-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020

How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020

We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.

Giving Thanks During a Pandemic 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 2020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020

In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020

As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laughing In The Woods And Feilds.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2020

Notice in verse 8…That night, in a field near Bethlehem,… Many scholars believe that these could be the same fields where sacrificial flocks were kept for temple worship.

Laughing In the Woods Luke 2:8-12TPT Luke 2:8-12TPT That night, in a field near Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their flocks. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared in radiant splendor before them, lighting up the field with the blazing glory of God, and the shepherds were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get It Right Sermon I: Get It Right . . . Get It Done . . . Get Ready To Go Marching In Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, and the sure way to unify as the Church of Jesus Christ is to get our calling right, get our work for the Lord done, and get ready to go marching to victory.

Together We Get It Right - Get It Done - Get Ready to Go Marching In When my best friend Fred Moore, chaplain of MCG, lay at death’s door, we reminisced about times together when we shared classes at NOBTS, and when, for fifteen years, our families spent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2020

The Easter story shows that God keeps his promises, that God offers a fresh start, and that God speaks to those who listen.

Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic! People all over the globe will remember with excitement the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an event that happened some 2,000 years ago? Why is Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Visitor In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2020

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020

Are we in or Fastly Approaching the Last Days (the EndTimes). Now is the time to be Watching and to be READY.

INTRODUCTION Should the current threat of a virus pandemic threaten our inner being. After all, they are closing just about every store, every sporting event and perhaps eventually the stock market. This must be serious stuff. Are we all going to perish? Is this just like the movies were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8

Denomination: *other

Storm Survival

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020

This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Online Versus In-Person Service”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 12, 2020

After more than six months, our congregation enjoys the convenience of online services, would that create a new habit that will continue even after the pandemic ends? Can on-line replace in-person Sunday service?

“Online Versus In-Person Service” Opening: A 2019 survey published by Erin Duffin on Jan 17, 2020, showed 23 percent of Americans attend a church or synagogue every week, 10% almost every week, and 12% at least once a month. So, 45% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:46, Acts 5:29, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Jealousy

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

It's impossible to be thankful and feel jealous at the same time

Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? Have you ever wanted what someone else had so much that you wished that they didn't have it? Or because they have what you don't, you get consumed with the idea, and it's all you can think about, and the more you think about what they have and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ