Sermons on Agree To Disagree:

Taming The Wind Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 7, 2004

Examines the negative aspects of speech, and how to overcome them.

TAMING THE WIND For several years, when I was very young, our family lived in Palatka, Florida. During the time we lived there, the place that stands out most in my mind is the home my parents had on 10 acres, out in the country. Our family of 4 at the time, lived in a single-wide, 2 bedroom 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:15

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Management Or Anger Banishment? What Does Jesus Say?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2014

Jesus helps us see the seriousness of sinful anger.

A local family resource centre regularly advertises a seminar for children entitled: A Volcano In My Tummy. The program description reads in part: “This course will teach children…how to handle their anger using the anger rules; anger can then become a motivating force that will help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Consuming The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 5, 2015

According to surveys 78% of Americans are Christians but only 9% of Americans read the bible every day. Perhaps this is because one must go beyond reading the bible merely for the sake of reading the bible; we must truly consume the bible.

Consuming the Gospel Illustration Remember the vision of glory that Ezekiel had. The Lord spoke to Ezekiel saying: “Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.” Then Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: John 6:50-71

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Be A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015

Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Every Rule, There Are Always Exceptions

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 14, 2015

The only way we can be transformed and freed is through faith in Christ. That faith will transform us and free us by giving us power to do God’s work in our world-and that is the true spirit of the Sabbath.

Have you ever noticed that every time you turn around, there seems to be another rule for you to obey? Have you ever noticed that some of these rules seem to be foolish? Well, I certainly have in both cases. To make matters worse, there are cases where no exceptions can be made to these rules, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

What's Important

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 9, 2014

As Noah and his family exit the ark, Noah models for us what is important in life.

What’s Important Genesis 8: 18-21 Intro: A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate a lower ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Disciple

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We need to ask ourselves today Are we disciples? None of us are perfect, But have you given up attitude of being in charge And have you become confident in His ability to express Himself through you?

Introduction: Have you seen the Verizon commercials? • The ones where a person is walking around with a group of people behind them • That represents the Verizon network. • Now The idea is that this team of professionals and technicians are always standing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Ordination Service

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 27, 2012

there are two different Greek words written here in this verse that hold great value to you…and your future Ministry…these two words are…aspires…and desires. By just speaking these two words aloud…they have very little significance. But when used to

Ordination Service Slide # 1…the perfect pastor I’d like to begin the service this morning by reading to you the job description for the perfect pastor. -The perfect pastor always preaches what we want, and for only 15 minutes…and…12.5 minutes of his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Pastor's Hats

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

The responsibilities of a pastor

The Pastor's Hats! 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your presence than anyone else's! Well, it's not polite to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues 9 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from those wh

Tongues Series 9 of 10 Oct. 10, 2012 A In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. 1 The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Source Of Strength - Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

Each day we depend on a source to help us make it through the day. We look to electricity and water for our homes, a car and fuel to be able to get to work and back. Money in the bank to pay our bills. Often times we neglect our true source...Jesus!

Each day we depend on a source to help us make it through the day. We look to electricity and water for our homes, a car and fuel to be able to get to work and back. Money in the bank to pay our bills. Often times we neglect our true source...Jesus! This morning I'll be doing a first for me, a 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Forward

Contributed by Corey Berti on May 12, 2010

Sometimes we let our circumstances, both good or bad, hold us back from moving in the direction God wants to go...forward.

For weeks now God has put in my spirit…to move forward. Now what that means to me & what it means to you might be 2 different things, but everywhere I look…the concept keeps popping up. It’s what is stirring in me lately, it’s what keeps me going & I don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-18, Exodus 14:1-22

Denomination: *other