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Sermon on Matthew 5:9 – What It Means to Be a Peacemaker
Discover what it means to be a peacemaker in this sermon on Matthew 5:9. Learn how Jesus calls us to bring peace in a divided world.
July 10, 2025
- Rick Ezell
Ruth Sermon Series: Chapters 1-4
Explore a free sermon series from Lifeway on Ruth 1–4. Discover God's providence, redemption, and grace through the story of Ruth and Boaz.
July 3, 2025
Ruth Sermon Series - Week 2: God’s Love for Outsiders
Discover how Ruth’s story reveals God’s heart for the outsider. In Ruth 2, we see humility, divine providence, and grace extended to a foreigner—pointing us to the inclusive love of Christ.
July 3, 2025
Ruth Sermon Series - Week 4: Willing to Redeem
Ruth 4 reveals humanity’s helplessness and Christ’s power and willingness to redeem. Jesus alone can save, not by our works, but by His grace.
July 3, 2025
Ruth Sermon Series - Week 3: Waiting for Redemption
Explore Ruth 3 and discover how Boaz’s redemptive role points to Christ. Learn how humility, repentance, and waiting on God's promises reveal the hope of true redemption.
July 3, 2025
Ruth Sermon Series - Week 1: Clinging Through the Unknown
A 4-week sermon series through Ruth, revealing God’s faithfulness, grace, and redemption through the lives of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz.
July 3, 2025
Building a Strong Foundation: Cultivating Godly Wisdom in Family Relationships
Discover how to strengthen your home and relationships through biblical wisdom, Holy Spirit guidance, and intentional reflection. Learn to build a life—and a household—on the solid foundation of God's Word.
July 2, 2025
Sermon: Funeral Sermon for a Sudden, Unexpected Death - Mark 4
This sermon is Chapter 8 of A Minister's Treasury of Funeral and Memorial Messages by Jim Henry, former pastor of First Baptist Church Orlando, Fla.
July 1, 2025
6 Ways to Move People from the Worship Service to Small Groups
Discover six practical strategies to move people from worship services into small groups. Learn how to foster deeper community and spiritual growth in your church.
June 30, 2025
Real Stories: How Deep Discipleship Changed Our Church Community
Testimonials from the Deep Discipleship program which teaches a biblical worldview, fostering life-changing growth through Scripture and theological exploration with others.
June 30, 2025