Sermons on Abiding In The Word:

Unified Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

What does it mean to live after the resurrection of Jesus? As Christians we must Open our Heart, Use our head, and Lend a hand

Sources for the Sermon Include sermoncentral, Broadman Bible Commentary, and Paul's Letters from Prison by Houlden Includes outline for congregation at the end LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Jay Robison COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 Last week I read a list of things a pastor should not say at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Can!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010

We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bystander Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

What it must have been like to be a bystander – a part of the common crowd – during this monumental Passion week.

In Jesus' Shoes 4th in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, April 4, 2010 AM Easter Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Speaking The Language Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2010

We can tell others that we love them--that God loves them until we are blue in the face, but they will not understand our speech until it is put into action…until it is tangible…until it awakens in them, an understanding, a craving for what they need most

Acts 2:1-21 “Speaking the Language of Love” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Recently, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Good Grief"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the believers to demonstrate the Love of Christ by providing emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

"Good Grief” Luke 7:11-17 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Communion Sunday Killeen, TX 6 June 2010 Big Idea: Believers should show compassion and provide emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their sons and daughters while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Require Of Me Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Live On Top Even When The Bottom Drops Out Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jan 20, 2010

Are you experiencing times in your life where you feel the bottom has dropped out? Are you ready to give up? Dr. Hughes encourages you in this teaching to never give up -- your destiny and purpose will come to pass no matter what trials come your way.

Introduction I never will forget that day. We had all the belongings we could carry in our car. We were driving down the street trying to figure out what we were going to do. We had no where to go. We couldn’t believe it. Had we now become part of the homeless population? As my husband ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

If we are going to play follow the leader in this life, we had better be sure we are following the RIGHT leader, Jesus. Anyone else could and will lead us away from where God would love to have all of us arrive in the end…in His arms. Will you follow Him?

How many of us have played the game, Follow the Leader? It’s a simple game where one person plays the ‘leader’ and all the other participants have to ‘follow’ wherever and whatever the leader does; walk where they walk, walk HOW they walk, or run or crawl or hop. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Dream Releaser Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 23, 2010

God wants us to dream big. He also wants us to look for ways to help other people achieve their dreams. We need to become dream releasers!

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #3: BECOMING A DREAM RELEASER QUOTE: “The richest spot on the face of the earth cannot be found in the diamond mines of South Africa… It is not in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia. No, the richest plot of land on this planet is in your very own neighbourhood… It’s the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Breakthrough For Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010

Every now and then something happens, after a long struggle, to give us a breakthrough. So with God in Christ, planning from the foundation of time for the cross and achieving a breakthrough victory at the empty tomb. So count nothing impossible.

Every now and again, in human history, we achieve a breakthrough. Something which we have worked for, hoped for, fought and died for, finally happens. There has been struggle and agony and seemingly endless defeat, but suddenly it all works out. That’s called a breakthrough. You know the feeling. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Obstruction Of A Super Bowl Caliber Saint

Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 4, 2010

Things Satan will throw at Christians to keep you from being your best...

Satan’s Obstruction of a Super Bowl Caliber Saint Ephesians 6:10-13 Today is the day that sports fans in America look forward to more than any other day. It is Superbowl Sunday! Today’s game pits the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts in the ultimate game in the National ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Down Side Of Super Sized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 6, 2010

Learning, like David, to be God-focused as we tackle the Goliaths in our life.

1. Introduction a. In today’s world we are constantly forced to face the issue of size. (1) A marketing ploy of McDonald’s in the past was “Would you like to super size that,” where for just a few cents more you could get an extra large serving of French fries and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Love Myths #4 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 9, 2010

Fearing God's rejection when we don't feel we measure up to his expectations is totally wrong.

Love Myths #4: How Then Should We Love? February 7, 2010 Intro: In this sermon series on what it really means for us to live lives of love, I’ve hesitated to use many examples of love in the context of marriage because of our tendency to romanticize love rather than understand love from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Trees

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2010

Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days just as it was about Israel in those days. 3 steps in the decline of a nation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Parable of the Trees Judges 9:8-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ParableTrees.html Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days. This passage shows us 3 steps in the decline of a nation. 1. The apostasy of an unthankful people. God had given Gideon a great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist