Sermons

Words Mean Much, and We Can Make a Difference

Akron, Ohio
Given by Gary Summers
January 2, 2021

Stick and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Of course we know that this statement is false. We also know that our words can hurt others, and others words can hurt us. We will review 3 points that can help our words to be more uplifting and encouraging to others, and help us to strengthen our...

Shutting The Lion's Mouth

Columbia, Missouri
Given by John Foster
January 2, 2021

We are to fight against the wiles of the devil. There are some things we can do with God's help to shut the lion's mouth.

Shine a Light on the Darkness

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon For thousands of years, human beings have spent the long, dark nights of the winter searching for more light and worshiping the light. For Christians, these winter days are not a time to look for light in the sky, but a time to search for darkness in ourselves in preparation for the Passover.

Do You Have a Conscience?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon The Bible speaks of a human conscience—basically, our own thoughts on what’s right and what’s wrong. But there is a higher standard of right and wrong. Are our consciences trained in that standard?

Temperance, or Self Control

Los Angeles, California
Given by Paul Carter
January 2, 2021

One of the characteristics of people at the end of the age is a loss of self control. Temperance, or "Self-Control" is a fruit of God's Holy Spirit. We are also told we are not given a spirit of fear, but of Power, Love, and Self Control.

Why Your Attitude Matters

Louisville, Kentucky
Given by John Duncan
January 2, 2021

Absolute Truth vs Materialism

New Orleans, Louisiana
Given by Rick Avent
January 2, 2021

If Only I Knew Now What I’m Going to Learn Then

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Don Henson
January 2, 2021

Examine Our Zeal

Portland, Oregon | Seattle, Washington
Given by Jon Pinelli
January 2, 2021

With Passover less than 3 months away, is it too early to begin the process of self-examination? Before we begin self-examination, perhaps we need to look at this vital area of our lives.

True Liberty and the Christian

Given by David Johnson
December 23, 2020

Americans deeply cherish liberty. Our freedoms have enabled us to do the work in a way not possible in much of the world. But is our understanding of personal freedom in agreement with what God’s Word says? What does James mean that Christians are to be judged by “the law of liberty”?

Our Relationship With God's Will

East Texas
Given by James Ellis
December 19, 2020

The accounts of two women in scripture can help us reflect upon our relationship with God's will. How might we determine His will, and how will we react to it?

What’s Your Top Priority?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
December 19, 2020

You can find talk about “idols” all through the Bible—New and Old Testaments alike. What does that mean? Sounds like it’s talking about some ancient ignorant civilizations, not our modern, educated culture. Do the first two commandments still speak to us in the 21st century?

Purpose of Spiritual Offices

Los Angeles, California
Given by Paul Carter
December 19, 2020

What is the purpose of deacons, elders, pastors, or teachers? Why were these offices established? Are the requirements for those offices "only" for those who are ordained to those positions, or is there a purpose that ALL of us who are called by God should live up to these standards?

How Do You Relate to Your Captor

Louisville, Kentucky
Given by Jerry Rehor
December 19, 2020

But I Am Not an Encourager

Louisville, Kentucky
Given by Gregg Pennington
December 19, 2020