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  • 4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,506 views

    FEBRUARY 1st, 2026.

    Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12. A). THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the ...read more

  • The Proper Place Of Tradition

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Mar 31, 2025
     | 500 views

    Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.

    We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more

  • Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth?

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 3, 2023
     | 1,624 views

    Christians' views on important topics have changed over the years. This sermon will three seismic changes and suggest a reason why we changed our views.

    Power Point Slides and Sermon Notes for the Congregation are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth? Christians understanding of the Bible has changed over the centuries. For instance, for 1900 years most Christians believed women were inferior to men. They used ...read more

  • The Advantage Of The Jew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2023
     | 1,174 views

    Examining Paul's discourse in answering the question, "What advantage has the Jew"

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing in our study of the Epistle to the Romans. If you remember, last week, we concluded Chapter 2 with the understanding that the Jew is no better off than the Gentile if their hearts are not ...read more

  • Lesson 21: The Church Sermon Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 29, 2018
     | 4,826 views

    Giving the annual sermon on the state of the church

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage giving an annual sermon about the local church. Lesson Intro We can easily become like the Samaritans who focused more on worshiping God in a certain place than worshiping God who rules the universe. Denominationalism and provincialism can all be forms of ...read more

  • 'gifts Of Grace'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 1, 2024
     | 688 views

    'Gifts of grace' - Romans chapter 12 verses 3-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: TIME to EVALUIATE: • know yourself (vs 3) • accept yourself (vs 3) TIME to FUNCTION: • the theory (vs 4-5) • the practice (vs 6-8) TIME to DISCOVER: • be informed • be open • be available • be sensitive. Time to EXPLAIN: • the gift of prophecy (vs 6) • the gift of serving ...read more

  • A Better Resurrection - 2 Peter 1:11 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025
     | 38 views

    Do you know the difference between heaven with a lot of reward and heaven with little reward?

    For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 2 Peter 1:11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for ...read more

  • The Truth About Tradition PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 57 views

    The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.

    Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more

  • Naboth's Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,571 views

    Elijah’s confrontation of Ahab over Naboth’s death

    If you don’t think God has a sense of humor just look at the person beside you. Naboth’s vineyard I Kings 21:1-20 The story of Ahab could probably be summed up in one verse. It’s found in I Kings 16:33, “And Ahab did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel to ...read more

  • Our Calling As Believers Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 2,652 views

    The three fold call of every believer

    Turn in your Bibles to Romans 1:7 and while you’re doing that I’ll tell you a story. A group of 30-year-old friends got together for a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at the Glowing Embers Restaurant because the wait staff there is ...read more

  • Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2018
     | 5,898 views

    James warns us about our tongue. the uncontroled tongue, and the power of words.

    Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

  • James 3 - Wild Thing! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018
     | 8,358 views

    Today I want to focus on the power of words and learn a lesson from James on the importance of making sure our words are always bridled – always kept in check.

    Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

  • God: Was Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016
     | 9,870 views

    Easter sermon where the consequences of Christ not being raised from the dead are explored.

    God: Why did Jesus rise from the Dead? 1 Cor. 15:12-20 *** Dr. Billy Graham once told TIME magazine, “If I were an enemy of Christianity, I would aim right at the Resurrection, because that is the heart of Christianity.” 1. Well Dr. Graham knew what he was talking about because more ...read more

  • I Have Loved You! Malachi Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One?

    “I have loved you!” Malachi Part 1 Thesis: I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One? Video ...read more

  • Spirit-Filled Living

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    One of the most valuable lessons the child of God can learn is that of living in moment by moment submission and obedience to the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. To do otherwise is to live outside the will of God, and results in an aimless life for the Chr

    Spirit-Filled Living Text: Eph.5: 18-19; Gal.5: 16-17 Intro: Too often we Baptist tend to shy away from the term “Spirit-filled.” This is perhaps largely due to some of the wild and weird things perpetrated and practiced under the guise of being filled with the Holy Spirit, such as “taking up ...read more