Sermons on Acceptable Sacrifice:

Feeling Alone In The World

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006

Don’t miss Jesus!

FEELING ALONE IN THE WORLD: A COMMUNITY UNAWARE Luke 2.1-7 S: Community C: An Unaware Community Th: Advent Pr: DON’T MISS JESUS! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t miss the Christ of Christmas. • Be humble enough to receive Him. • Worship! Version: ESV RMBC 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Be Without Sin In This Life? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at two seemingly contradicting verse about sin in the life of a believer from 1 John.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Can I Be Without Sin in this Life? 1 John1:8; 1 John 3:6 A few years ago, I was watching a message on television be a relatively famous evangelist. In this message, the evangelist made a statement that stuck with me for quite awhile. He stated that it had been over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget It!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2006

As we move into a brand new year we often remember the previous year, but there are things that we would do well to forget.

FORGET IT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s almost gone, not quite but pretty close. By this time tomorrow 2006 will be but a memory and we will be standing on the threshold of a brand new year. Now during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody Is Not Your Friend/Smiling Faces Tell Lies

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 15, 2007

In life we must realize that everyone that smiles in your face isn’t always your friend. Every body standing in your corner is not always in your corner. Smiling faces do at times tell lies.

Sermonic Theme: “Everybody Is Not Your Friend” with the undercutting theme of “Smiling Faces Tell Lies” Now whichever theme suits your need, you have a choice. Everybody Is Not Your Friend, or Smiling Faces Tell Lies. This sermon is one of great difficulty and pain to preach because when my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Secret Sins Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 15, 2007

How can you tell you may be bordering on betrayal? Learn from Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this exposition of Luke 22:24-38.

“The Sign of Secret Sins” Luke 22:24-38 How can you really tell what’s going in someone’s mind? You can’t! The best we can do is listen for verbal signals and watch for visual signals. Usually, as people talk and live, what’s inside starts coming out. For instance, when I was about 14, I deceived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Living Gracefully: Grace Is Like That Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 15, 2007

This sermon seeks to help us visualize some important truths about Grace. I used it as a "Grace 101" type of message.

NOTE: I preached this sermon for the first time a few years ago. I have tried to track down A SOURCE (even if it wasn’t’ the original source) for the illustrations used "BIG IDEA": Passages like Ephesians 2 and Luke 14 remind us that God freely and continually gives His Saving Grace to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Die Another Day Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why The Conflict:: Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Our faith in the God of Creation is NOT blind or without reason. As Believers we don’t need to fear looking at the evidence around us.

Why> Series # 5 Why> the Conflict: Science and the Bible Psalm 19 Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-6 INTRODUCTION: FISH WARS power point and comments. 1. Science and Faith are not Enemies Hebrews 11:1 says Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Time Is It Anyway Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

4 of 4 messages on time

It’s About Time It’s About Time What Time is it anyway? January 21, 2007 It’s About Time Is it time yet? “Is it time yet?” I can’t tell you how often I have heard those words over the years after having raised three children who were always interested in knowing when the “time” was coming that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Any Excuse Will Do!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2007

We all give excuses. but when we give one to God, He knows the truth. An excuse is a reason not to do something. If you do that with God then any excuse will do!

Any Excuse will do! Luke 14:16-14:24 This morning we are going to talk about excuses. We all have made them. Some excuses are better than others. Some are more valid than others and some are just plain lame. I have heard that some girls when asked out on a date, and they did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Congregational

Talking Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007

A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monste

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monster ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

The Books Of Mark & Luke Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Third in a Series going through the New Testament

THE BOOKS OF MARK AND LUKE--Sermon 3 Introduction: In the last lesson we studied the book of Matthew. We found that Christ was presented as the King of Kings in Matthew. In this lesson I want to give an overview of the Second and third Gospels, Mark and Luke. MARK I. SURVEY A. Writer: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist