Sermons on Aligns:

Choose Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

You don't have to be bound...you can choose freedom.

“Choose Jesus” Joshua 24:14-18 Introduction: I went shopping with my wife last week…grocery shopping…something I rarely do. It’s not that I’m sexist or anything…I don’t think that grocery shopping is women’s work and therefore not in my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Prayer - A Pattern For Living Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 25, 2010

Introduction to the series on the Lord’s Prayer. Aim is to show that prayer is not something we only say but a way of living in a vital relationship with our Heavenly Father

"When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2010

To meet the needs of a changing world we need to know where God is moving, know what God's word says and know how to move forward.

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES Early in WWII, baseball broadcasters were forbidden to give information about weather conditions over the air for fear it might be of aid to enemy bombers. On one St. Louis broadcast, Dizzy Dean was trying to fill in a rain delay with about an hour of aimless talk, never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The New Self Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

Walking in Christ involves three activities - putting off the old self, having the mind renewed, and putting on the new self. What does this look like?

Introduction How important is what you wear? The answers may range from “it makes no difference at all” to “you are what you wear.” Wherever you stand in the scale of opinion, what you wear does make a statement of what you think, at least about clothing. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy For Ann Moore

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2013

Sermon for a Christian woman who did an outstanding job serving her family and her church.

Eulogy For Ann Moore by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Ann Moore 5/20/13 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shalom Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013

We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 8, 2011

We must understand the need for prayer to bring about God's will for the church.

April 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Teach Us To Pray How important is prayer? I suppose a better question might be, “How important is prayer to you?” The truth is, if you are a Christian, then your life in Christ began with a prayer. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 18, 2011

This message is in response to a recent book published by Rob Bell that questions the doctrine of Hell. This sermon is a fresh look at what the Bible says about Hell.

The reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that they would go there, while 25% believe their friends will be there In one article for Newsweek Kenneth Woodward wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 8, 2013

Our God is limitless. He can change the situation.

Introduction: We read in 2 Chronicles 20: 12, “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”. Some one has said: “When you are at the end of your rope tie a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Baptism Says-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Murderer's Row! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Murder comes in many different forms. It is misunderstood in our culture. Some religions believe that stepping on a bug or ant is equivalent to murder. What does the Word of God say about it?

Exodus 20:13 Murderer’s Row! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab, A Heart Of Gold Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2011

This is week six of our series from Hebrews 11. Here we look at what made Rahab a candidate for the Faith Hall of Fame.

Rahab Every story has a beginning and this one begins in a most unlikely place. . . a brothel. Not many stories in the Bible start in a house of ill repute, as a matter of fact I can only think of one other.. The scripture was read earlier and there is a lot that was left unsaid in the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kingdom Torn In Two Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the tearing apart of the Israeli kingdom into north and south.

The Kingdom Torn in Two January 16, 2011 The Story - 14 When I think about the Bible, I picture it as one movie or television program which is cut into many parts. It’s like watching a television series or sequels that you don’t want to miss. Remember programs like The FBI, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado. A look at Daniel's faith.

The Story 18 - Daniel February 20, 2011 Today, we’re going to look at the life of Daniel. He’s one of the OT prophets. His story is found in chapter 18 of the Story or in the book of Daniel in the OT. Now, let me give you some of the setting where we are at. We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-28

Denomination: Baptist