Sermons on Youth Christmas:

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Samuel Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 25, 2024

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Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries: David knew God was on his side: he was never the aggressor with Saul, he never lost a battle, he filled up boundaries promised to Abraham, the spoils of war were consecrated to Jehovah, his alliance with Hiram made him safe on his Mediterranean border, he had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Psalm 103 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 26, 2024

David is going to highlight God's father heart.

Getting our Hearts in Tune Psalm 103:6-22 (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-25-2024 Intro Earlier this year, I took Maxine to the symphony in Peoria. It was a wonderful night that brought back memories for Maxine, who played in orchestras growing up. The conductor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation— Understanding The Significance Of The Altar Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 14, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

Rebuilding the Altar Dustin Lee Boden / General The Foundation— Understanding the Significance of the Altar Welcome and Introduction: Today, we are starting a brand-new series titled “Rebuilding the Altar.” In recent weeks and months, God has been stirring my heart with a strong conviction ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Hear The Sound Of Marching?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2019

David's battles with the Philistines provide a model for Christians as they resist the intrusion of the world into daily life.

“The Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, ‘You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 17, 2020

Children are a divine blessing. Contemporary views depreciate the blessing of children, but even a cursory review of the Word reveals that children are a blessing from the hand of the Lord. Children are given to those with whom He is pleased.

“These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. Then Joseph died, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Says Worship Me! - Genesis 1:1-5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

I want to increase your worship capacity today. I want to energize your personal worship experience. I think that’s what’s going to happen today as we look at Genesis 1. That your personal worship will grow and increase.

Well today is an exciting day for us because we’re starting a new study. This new study is in the book of Genesis. What I’ve tried to do in this study is I want us to go back to our roots. So if we understand the book of Genesis it can help us so much as we’re moving through just the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021

God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other

Renew (Nehemiah Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2021

The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10, Nehemiah 2:11-20, Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew 2021 (4) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2021

We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, Worship to God and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The key is to reconnect with God in worship and prayer.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures Verse for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amen!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2021

The people of God have always been a vocal people at worship. Scripture teaches us to affirm the truth by openly commenting, "Amen."

“After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Awakening Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 29, 2021

1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

Titus 2:11-14. [11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, [12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, [13] waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Other