Sermons on Advantage:

Got Wisdom?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Wisdom is a gift from God. It is something that we can ask for and only useful if the wisdom we share has a heavenly source.

Got Wisdom? James 3:13-18 I hope you recall that James is speaking to Jews living in a foreign land. Jews that believe that the messiah has come and are persecuted for their belief. The book of James teaches us a bout a faith that works, a faith that is made visible by actions. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 21, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Introduction Advertising agency- nationwide telephone survey on lying. 91% of all Americans confessed that they regularly lied. One out of five admitted they could not get through one day without going along with a previously lie. We live in a day when we have been bombarded with erased tapes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faith That Walks

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2008

Our faith should be demonstrated in a close walk with God that grows stronger every day.

A Faith That Walks Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Key verse: Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Premise: Our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Quality Of Your Hearing

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 17, 2008

The distinction of the hearers in the Parable of the Sower

The Quality of your Hearing Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Luke 8: 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: … James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 75% of those who hear the Gospel will never receive it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Survive-Thrive!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Living up to our potential in Christ.

DON’T JUST SURVIVE-THRIVE! (LIVE UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL IN CHRIST) INTRODUCTION: I get discouraged sometimes when I’m out and about and I see so many people just doing nothing. Just sitting on the steps, sometimes drinking. Sometimes it might just be someone chilling out after a hard day. But when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choices Of A Champion

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Christian victories don’t come by chance; they come by grace through faith. And each one of us must choose through faith again and again. Reworks a Purpose Driven Life sermon outline on keeping spiritual momentum.

The Choices of a Champion Hebrews 12:1-2 Sunday, August 24, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Christian victories don’t come by chance; they come by grace through faith. And each one of us must choose through faith again and again. All kinds of voices tell us to give up, back off, or take it easy. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Lord Jesus Does Everything Well

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 16(B) - Our Lord Jesus Christ does EVERYTHING well. Jesus opens our ears to hear. Jesus opens mouths that speak.

OUR LORD JESUS DOES EVERYTHING WELL (Outline) August 31, 2008 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: The crowd saw the effect of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who could not hear and could hardly speak. Their conclusion concerning Jesus: “He has done everything well”. This is quite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Jude 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008

A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Daniel Chapter 11c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 30, 2009

What will happen to the Antichrist?

Daniel – Chapter 11c Chapter 11 Outline I. A Chronology of Atheistic kings (11:2-20) a. 4 Persian Kings (11:1-2) b. 1 Powerful King – Alexander (11:3-4) c. 2 Perverse Kings – South & North (11:5-9) 1. The Egyptian Prince (11:5) 2. The Egyptian Princess (11:6) 3. The Egyptian Protest ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Heaviness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2009

Did you know Psalms 88 is considered the saddest chapter of Psalms. Why? God is still there even when we have HEAVY SPIRITS.

THERE IS A SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Take a two liter of soda and ask how heavy is this? Ask a strong young man to come up and hold the bottle of soda. How heavy is this? Then ask him to hold the bottle straight out from his body? Now how heavy is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Touches…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Congregational

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Feb 14, 2009

The sermon teaches us how we can leave the elementary teachings about Christ and move on to maturity.

Introduction: The Lord encourages us to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who we are made to understand grew physically and spiritually to perfection before returning to heaven seating at the right of His majesty. And our text today which is taken from Heb 5:7 to 6:3 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Did What!?!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2009

Jesus Embraces the Embarrassing; He Repairs the Repulsive

It’s down to two: a Labradoodle and a Portuguese water dog. Don’t tell me you haven’t been following President Obama’s search for a suitable “First Hound.” On election night Obama promised his daughters that they could get a pet for the White House. It’s turning out to be a “ruff” choice. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN—1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist