Sermons on aim:

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2007

We can be among God’s serious servants. Some of the most important principles for serving the Lord effectively are showcased for us in Exodus 13.

Getting It Right (Exodus 13:1-21) 1. Life has its serious moments. 2. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP)- A 66-year-old Brazilian saved his grandson from the grip of a 16-foot-long anaconda by beating the snake with rocks and a knife for half an hour, police said Thursday. "When I saw the snake wrapped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Homeland Security Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 11, 2007

A series of messages on the ten commandments

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #5 “HOMELAND SECURITY” Exodus 20: 12 * In her history, America has seen some dark days. o December 7, 1941 – Pearl Harbor o November 22, 1963 – Kennedy o July 5, 1968 – R. Kennedy o August 8, 1974 – Nixon o September 11, 2001 – 9/11 * America has come through some difficult ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Strongly Rooted=healthy Spirit

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

God’s Word has to be the foundation for a healthy person

More than a decade ago, Matt Thom, a few helpful young teens and me conceived of and set in motion a tree house for our back yard. The tree had a great section where branches came together but it wasn’t large enough for a good side platform. Instead, we placed four 12’ pressure treated 4x4’s around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Adequacy Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010

The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contempt For The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT:

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 12:14 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gritty Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2015

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Gritty Motherhood [Note: this is a slight 2015 revision of one of my previous sermons, a 2007 sermon titled “Hands-on Motherhood”] 1. According to CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016

One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Strong

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD REST UPON YOU....GREATER THAN THAT OF SAMSON

BE STRONG MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10 Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me The clause “Be strong” is a word of encouragement to all who claim to be Christians and are devoted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sin & The Christianish Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Second message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 2- Sin & the Christianish Introduction: Last week we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not necessarily the substance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Apostolic

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sound Of The Locusts!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

The Sound of the Locusts! Overview of the book of Joel – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Who wrote the book? (2). When was it written? (3). What's the big idea? (4). So what? SERMON BODY Ill: • Locusts trivia: • Locust are insects that rub their legs and wings against their body, • To make a humming sound. • They can hear this hum and a range of other ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

You Have Overcome The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

Whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God!

YOU HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD! 1 John 5:4-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 2 veterans were talking about the Korean War. 2. “What knife did you use over there?” enquired the first. 3. “I didn’t have a knife,” said the 2nd. “I figured that if I needed to use a knife, I was too close to the enemy!” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sure Election Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God does not elect some so as not to elect others, but that He might have someone to reach the others.

One of the principle characters in the book Darkened Doors is Adrian Mallard, who is a brilliant but skeptical lawyer and sportsman. He learns that he is the victim of a serious heart disease. His friend, Professor Boyd, a distinguished psychologist, was one day singing the praises of the open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10