Sermons on Abundant Life:

A Revival Of The Word

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 23, 2008

There must be a revival of the word of God in the hearts of new believers.

May 25, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Amos 8:11-14 Subject: The Word of God and the End Title: A Revival of the Word Well, our big week has come and gone. Ric Gorden was great on Saturday night. His music and humor really fit into this church. So did the Word of God that he shared. Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Future Glory

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 24, 2008

God’s word gives encouragement by assuring us that God is still in control.

Future Glory Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend that the devil was having a yard sale. People were buying articles such as lying, cheating. etc. An article was on the end of the table that had a sign not for sale. What is this item that is not for sale, people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Wwjd

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

We wear the bracelets WWJD, but do we really want to do what jesus would do?

“WWJD? His Job! Scripture: Genesis 1:26; 2:8,15-17; 3:1,6; Luke 4:18-19; 9:1-2, 6 James 5:14-15 Introduction When I was a child, we had chores. The main chores were cleaning our rooms and taking turns washing the dishes. It was not uncommon for one of us to try and get ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Promotion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 3 in the series.

Preparation For Promotion Part 3: Test of Faithfulness Scriptures: Ephesians 4:13-15; Philippians 4:11; Introduction: So far in this series, we have talked about the test of trusts and security. In the tests of trust and security, we learned the importance of trusting in God and being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Dominion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 8:14-17, 23-27; Luke 9:1-2, 10; 10:1-17; John 14:12- 14; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: In my message last week, I gave you examples from the Old Testament of where God had given man dominion and expected man to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Why Don't You Do Something

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

As we stand at the foot of the cross it is easy to demand of God how could you allow this happen, why don’t you do something?

How many times have we asked ourselves the same question that Jesus asked as he hung dying on the cross? “God why don’t you do something?” Surely if we had of been standing by watching as this man of peaces, as the Son of God was humiliated in a sham of a trial, as he was scourged and beaten in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007

Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Grace

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

Eph. 2 gives a historic overview of our situation before & after Christ. It deals with questions of our past position before God; how we were so seriously separated from Him & how we were recipients of His anger.

Intro One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that money can’t buy everything. He was trying to drive home his point when he asked them, “What would you do if I said I would give you $1000 to quit loving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008

The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

I Knew You Were Hard! Don't Withhold The Little?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2008

Often we will withhold little things because we don’t see the potential value of our little gift. 5 talents, 2 talents, or 1 talent give your best effort!

I KNEW YOU WERE HARD! Don’t withhold the little! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FAITH CAN ALWAYS BE SEEN BY LITTLE DEEDS AND ACTIONS OF LOVE! I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND TOTAL COMMITMENT? A. INTRODUCTION: 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Great Revival

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 15, 2008

I’m ready for the last revival before the return of Jesus. Are you?

February 17, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Joel 2:12-32 Subject: Revival Title: The Last Great Revival I want to begin this morning by sharing with you a list of my favorite things to preach about. 1. Salvation – I love to tell about what Jesus did for you on a cross. 2. The Baptism in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God