Sermons on You Belong Here:

If You ... You Might Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Isaac Within Series

Contributed by Jim Garlick on Jul 21, 2017

Walking in the Spirit

Jesus our Isaac within Galatians 4: 21-31 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Are You In Or Are You Out?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Nov 27, 2002

Have you been saved, truly saved, or are you just a good person that attends church?

Are You In Or Out Romans 3:21-26 I was listening to a sermon the other day on the TV and the speaker quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I don’t even remember the guy’s name, but I do remember what he said, because it sure got my attention. He was talking about the way Americans had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2018

In the Bible “church” is by definition either all of the disciples of Jesus Christ or a specific group of believers. In 1 Timothy chapter 5, The Apostle Paul describes the church as people dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach out and help others

We continue in our series Hope Found Here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Church. Many people associate the word “church” with a building. Often something old, draughty, with uncomfortable wooden pews and a smell of damp. I have spoken to people in Ashingdon and Rayleigh who did not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Whom You Will Serve

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 10, 2019

Knowing his time here was almost finished, Joshua called the people together for a final word. He challenged them to remember the goodness of God, and remain committed to Him. Regardless of their decision, he was determined to serve the Lord. We too need that committed resolve to serve the Lord.

Choose whom you will Serve Joshua 24: 13-15 Our text today is likely a familiar passage for most of us. Joshua had served the Lord faithfully as he walked beside Moses, being used in various ways to assist their journey from Egypt toward the Promised Land. God had given Joshua favor in the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Listen To The Lord? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2023

Here, God speaks to all Christians... 1. He speaks to us about our life (vs. 12-14). 2. He speaks to us about our love (vs. 15-16). 3. He speaks to us about our longevity (vs. 17).

Are You Willing to Listen to the Lord? 1 John 2:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 29, 2023) MESSAGE: *Have you ever tried to talk to somebody, and they just weren't willing to listen? Oh yeah. Almost all of us have been there, -- maybe many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Believer! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2009

Are you a spiritual amnesiac? Do you remember WHO you are and WHO you belong to? John wanted the believers he was writing to... to know and remember WHO they were in Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: February 25, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Encouragement for the Believer! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:12-14 12 I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2010

Like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, often He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there.

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? I feel as if a flood of memories from the last 10 years is sweeping over me, and like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008

A look at Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 1:10-18, emphasizing the Message and the point of the Gospel--looking to Christ--instead of focusing on our problems and issues here in this fallen world. God’s called us into salvation, how let’s give Him the Glory whi

What are you looking at? Substance over style 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Stephen H, Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Evening Services January 27, 2008; 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany I heard a story about a woman driving alone over the Sierras on Highway 80 in the middle of the winter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Till Christ Be Formed In You Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Paul’s spirits here reminds us that there must be a gentle side to every faithful servant of God. No matter how serious the doctrine he may have to defend or how corrupting the immorality he may have to expose, he dare not lose his sensitivity and compas

Till Christ be Formed in You Gal. 4:12-20 Introduction Until this point in the letter to the church in Galatia, Paul’s approach has been confrontational and impersonal. He has been writing like a scholar or debater, marshalling every possible argument and illustration to get his message ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

You're Invited To A Party!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

God is throwing a huge party and you’re invited. The only way you get in is by special invitation and by putting on wedding clothes. At the same time the world demands your loyalty and is having a party of it’s own - so which party do you want to go to?

As a reporter I often got to go places that others didn’t. Sometimes it was to places others wouldn’t want to go – like behind police lines or maybe to Iceland. But there were also times when you felt privileged – like being able to meet a president or former president. I remember when President ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Resurrection Of The Body

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2023

If there is no resurrection, then the crucifixion of Christ didn’t achieve anything for us, and we are still in our sins but there is a resurrection, not only for Christ but also for us as well.

The Resurrection of the Body By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A Doctor, a Nurse, and a Preacher have a conversation. Sounds almost like the start of a joke but this is no joking matter. A Dr, a Nurse, and a Preacher have a conversation about what happens after a person dies. The Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 John 3:1-3, Titus 2:13, Luke 24:39, John 20:16, Matthew 22:23, Matthew 22:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

If You Is What You Was Series

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Nov 14, 2011

The original conditiion of Man with the old sin nature.

2 Cor. 5:17 INTRO: My wife, the English teacher, shutters at the thought of me preaching a message with a title like this. However sometimes it takes a strange title to make your point and get the attention of those listening. The full title would be “If You Is What You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Have You Been With?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 7, 2006

Who have you been with this week? Last week we talked about what our purpose was here at South Coast, and now I’m asking you, who have you been with?

WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH? Acts 4:13 Who have you been with this week? Last week we talked about what our purpose was here at South Coast, and now I’m asking you, who have you been with? The first recorded miracle of the church takes place in chapter three of the book of Acts. Here is one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Everywhere

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

Omnipresence belongs to God alone.

John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. Some say Christ never claimed to be God. Right here He says it and I wonder if it went over their heads like it did for me for many years. He is stating His omnipresence. If ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13

Denomination: Baptist