Sermons on Alternate Lifestyles:

How To Come To Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2006

Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life?

HOW TO COME TO CHURCH? PSALM 96 Introduction: Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life? Some come to church to be entertained, others to fulfill basic social needs. Most come with an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Crazy Love

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Passion is a God-thing that tends to prompt God’s people to get things done.

Crazy Love Text: Isaiah 62:1-2a - "I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem until her righteousness shines like a bright light, and her salvation like a flaming torch. Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory." Introduction: I want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 25, 2006

Certainly, every believer should live a life that is respectful but there is more. It’s the "more" part that is so often lacking.

Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary Introduction: Think about this quote for a moment: "I’m not impressed with anyone’s life unless they have integrity. But I’m not happy with their life until they are dangerous!" Many believers have made it their primary goal in life to be well-respected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

If I Were The Devil

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HE IS OFTEN CONCEALED AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. HE COMES DISGUISED AS A FRIEND OR MESSENGER, BUT IN REALITY IS A DECEPTIVE DEMON WHO WANTS TO RUIN AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE, AND DISRUPT THE WORK OF GOD.

08 IF I WERE THE DEVIL CBC 2 COR 4 VS. 3,4 (adapted from a story by Paul Harvey) INTRODUCTION: PAUL TELLS US PLAINLY THAT SATAN HAS BLINDED THE EYES OF THE UNBELIEVER. I HAVE OFTEN NOTICED DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, A LOT OF SCENERY ABOUT DEMONS AND THE DEVIL. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Decline And Fall Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys 1 Kings-2 Chronicles.

Wow! The journey on God’s Route 66 has been quite exciting so far. We have witnessed the creation of the world, got acquainted with the patriarchs, saw the hardships endured by the Israelites in the wilderness, watched as God delivered the Israelites into the Promised Land and witnessed a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus 3 Ways

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Principles For Financial Success In Today's Economy

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to honor God first with his/her income and to be diligent to be a good steward of what remains.

1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn; I. THE PRINCIPLE OF FIRST FRUITS Exodus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:3

Denomination: Nazarene

King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: The Forgotten Fruit Of God's Grace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2008

People look at the church and cry superficial. Why is that? I believe because it is we have forgotten that saving faith leads to repentant lives. One fruit that has fallen off the faith tree is repentance.

Intro: There are people that look at the church today and cry hypocrites. One reason is they don’t understand we are sinners that are saved by grace. It is the grace of God that makes us saints not the acts of men. Another reason is that the church has become superficial! Paul told timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Builders

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 7, 2005

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Lent Ash Wednesday. II Corinthians 5:20-6.2 "’Bridge Builders"   "So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Our desires to have earthly riches!

ARE YOU BUILDING BIGGER BARNS? Luke 12:13-21 All the people said HE’S A SUCCESS But God said He’s Stupid God said He’s a fool This rich man was just controlled by the Force of the world And not to mention the force of the devil Men would point him out to their sons They would point out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

(Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan