Sermons on Alter Call:

Hearing The Shepherd Means Following Him

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Apr 19, 2005

On Good Shepherd Sunday we consider how the first martyr Stephen not only heard the voice of the Good Shepherd, but followed him: in charity, in witness, and in forgiveness.

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60 4th Sunday of Easter – ILCW Year A April 17, 2005 Peace to all of you who are in Christ (I Peter 5:14b). Amen. Judge Lynwood Smith asked Eric Rudolph, “Did you plant the bomb that exploded at the New Woman All Women clinic here in Birmingham on January 29, 1998?" In a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005

“He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship - Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 2, 2005

A srmon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Jesus high priestly prayer

 7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "Fellowship - Eternal life" 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-111

Denomination: Lutheran

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pop Quiz & Final Exam

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

Jesus gave his disciples a Pop Quiz on the road to Caesarea Philippi. Peter passed the test, but the world failed it. This Pop Quiz is also a Final Exam that determines your eternal destiny. We can’t afford to fail it!

Pop Quiz and Final Exam By Pastor Jim May Matthew 16:13-19 How many of you can remember your school days? For some of you it seems that it was only yesterday, but for some of us, it means dusting off a lot of cobwebs, and crossing a whole lot of bridges that we have crossed to come this far, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk The Walk And Talk The Talk Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 22, 2005

Some walk the Walk but don’t talk the talk. Some talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. This sermon encourages one to get it together. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

TALKING THE TALK and WALKING THE WALK 1 John 1:6 -7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and {yet} walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: *other

His Last Words: Our First Work (Theme By Michael Milton)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 24, 2005

Jesus’ last words remind us that evangelism is not an event; it’s a lifestyle.

Have you seen the commercial urging Albertans to recycle? The one I’m thinking of features two hikers caught in a snowstorm high in the mountains. One hiker falls and urges the other to go for help. But before that hiker can leave, the injured man thrusts an empty water bottle into his partner’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Questioning God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Hezekiahs Example

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You don’t have to follow your families example if it is bad. No need of I am because my dad or mom were. Watch Hezekiahs actions and learn! No more excuses.

Hezekiah’s Example 2Kings 18:1-8 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 18:3,7a, 8 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD … The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mission's Moment Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 2, 2005

The people of repented of their sin. This sermon looks at what true repentance really is.

A Mission’s Moment Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction: One of the old cartoons that we use to watch as kids has now come back onto the TV. Surprisingly, my children enjoy it and watch it all the time. I’m referring to Popeye. You remember "Popeye the Sailor Man", don’t you? Every episode was based ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Possessing The Land

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005

A challenge to possess all God has for us

Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Shepherd - Pt1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 7, 2005

Part 1 of the Good Shepherd Series on Psalm 23.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Part 1 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org • Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible