Sermons on Alter Call:

When God Asks Too Much

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007

This sermon focuses on the audacious call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son and reflects on the times when we feel that God is asking too much of us. It is only in light of the sacrifice of God’s only Son that we can appreciate his call.

When God Asks Too Much Gen. 22 and Mark 14:32ff Newland Street C/C 8/20/06 (Sunday Evening) Introduction: Have you ever felt like God was asking too much? Sometimes other people amaze us. They will ask us to do something, which we feel obligated to do, or have to come up with some excuse not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Duo

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007

Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

#1division Can Be A Satanic Trap Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007

We know there is great power in unity and love, but we must consider the power that can be released in division and disagreement.

DIVISION A SATANIC TRAP --- OUR ENEMY WANTS TO STEAL --- KILL --- OR DESTROY. By wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a three part series. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? July 22, 1988 at 3:30 AM on Friday morning I had a dream and I got up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship: Whats It All About?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 14, 2007

Looking at discipleship as a way of life...

Today’s Gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, verse 17 to 26 is about Christian discipleship The dictionary says a disciple is somebody who strongly believes in the teachings of a leader, a philosophy or religion and tries to live according to them But as Christians there is something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Priority

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

A call to serious discipleship for the new year.

The Greatest Priority Philippians 3:7-10 January 7, 2006 What would your reaction be if I took a big bag and dumped a bunch of garbage onto the platform? You know, the real gooey, icky stuff – rotting food, old diapers, that kind of thing. Hopefully you’d be disgusted. Because garbage is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Metamorphosis

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Followers of Christ are not to conform to the devil’s schematic, but cooperate with a transformation that enables conformity to God’s plan.

Metamorphosis Romans 11:33 – 12:2 A woman was undergoing surgery and died on the operating table. But God told her that He wasn’t going to call her home for twenty more years. When she recovered, she was so glad to know she had so many years that she decided to change everything about her ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

I'm Forever Changed Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Premise of entire message: “If you’re a believer then you’ve been forever changed, you’re in the process of being transformed by the power of God so that your inner, spiritual life becomes evident in your external behavior.”

I’m Forever Changed 7-8-07 Series: The New Me Pt. 1 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro. This past Wednesday one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the summer season finally premiered. As you can tell from the graphic it’s called Transformers. It’s all about a galactic war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ministers

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 12, 2007

This is a message that shows the qualities of a minister or servant by studying the lives of the builders of the tabernacle.

MINISTERS Exodus 31:1-6. W. Max Alderman Introduction: The clear instructions needed for the making of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the priest’s dresses were given to Moses. Now God takes the responsibility of selecting His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007

This message is the first in the series "Disciple: Following Jesus" that looks at what it means to be a disciple of the Master, Jesus.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 1 - Disciple NewSong Church – 09/02/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: *other

Disciple: God Talk Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007

This is the second message in the series "Disciple." This message looks at prayer in the life of the disciple, focusing on communicating with God through the Lord’s Prayer.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 2 – God Talk NewSong Church – 09/09/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: *other

Principles To Being Sold Out

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 14, 2007

At times we have to strip ourselves of the stiff and wooden qualities and disrobe ourselves of the contentment and complacency that strangles our devotion to holiness and boldness.

Romans 1:13-17 There’s no doubt about Paul - he was sold out for Christ! He could not have accomplished such a life of faith without this trait! A verse that stands out regarding being sold out for God is... Matthew 6:33 “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...” The word “seek” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expectations Of Us

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

How We Should Live As Christians.

THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Looking For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2005

We are all called, and God’s grace is sufficient to make us the people we can be.

John 1:29-42 “What Are We Looking For?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus’ first disciples had been disciples of John the Baptist. And when John saw Jesus passing by he said: “Look, the Lamb of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist