Sermons on Absolution:

Time For A Faith Lift

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2005

How to respond when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

TIME FOR A FAITH LIFT Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1: 5-25 1. There’s a company on the Internet called Face Lift, aggressively marketing their non-surgical rejuvenating product. Their web page states: • Think about it . . . you can look younger in just 15 minutes. Simply apply our formula, and lift 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Distinguished Man

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

The Prayer of Jabez

Message 1. “The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Commission To Complete

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

Jesus gave the disciples the great commission and as the church we should be compelled to complete it!

A Commission to Complete Matthew 28:16-20 February 27, 2005 Introduction How is that Jesus make an impact on the world? During the Second World War, a church in Strasbourg was destroyed. After the bombing, the members of this particular church went to see what was left and found that the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Protecting Life And Offering Hope

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2006

Message discussing abortion. We are facing a ballot issue here in South Dakota that will outlaw all abortions used as birth control. It’s more complicated than that, but oh well...

Protecting Life and Offering Hope Psalm 139:13-16 October 15, 2006 Introduction I’m going to repeat something I said last week, because some of you weren’t here, and because I want to reinforce it for those who were. I would just as soon avoid these topics. But as much as I try to run away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Jesus The Predicted Messiah? Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 15, 2006

“And beginning at Moses and the prophets.” Jesus began to teach the two from the Old Testament about Himself. That means that Jesus began in Genesis all the way to the book of Malachi giving Scripture about His coming and death. That means that Jesus was

Is Jesus the predicted Messiah? Luke 24:27 11/01/06 I want to do a series for our Wednesday night studies about a deeper walk with the Lord. How many of us would like a deeper walk in our life with the Lord Jesus? I am doing this on Wednesday nights because I believe you do desire a deeper walk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep On Fighting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

This is a message for our annual Veteran’s Day Service

Keep on Fighting 1 Samuel 30 November 6, 2005 Veteran’s Day Message Morning Service Introduction On November 11, 1918, a treaty was signed by the Allies and the Germans to end the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, congress passed a bill to declare November 11 Armistice Day to honor the veterans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdom From The Cross

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Law Of Liberty

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 3, 2005

Freedom in Christ

The Perfect Law of Liberty James 1:22. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24. for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing Purpose

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

There is a time for every purpose! God has created each of us with a purpose and given us the time we need to fulfill it.

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Pursuing Purpose Introduction: I hope you will take notes or at least fill in the blanks and save the bulletins for future use. I have several former congregation members who have told me they still read over notes from sermons from years ago and are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Disease

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Mar 8, 2005

Destination Disease says, "I can’t be happy right now because..." But Happiness is a CHOICE according to God’s Word.

Destination Disease Text: Philippians 4:12-13 (Powerpoint Slides Available- email me tommyjackson@mac.com) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Call For Today

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

A call for the followers of Christ to once again speak with a prophetic voice to our society.

Prophetic Vision Outline Sunday night, December 14, 2003 Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Introduction: A. There was always a special relationship between the king and prophet in the land of Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal