Sermons on Annual General Meeting:

Building An Alter

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003

This sermon focuses on Abrams reasons for building an Altar. Reasons we should apply to our lives.

Building An Altar Genesis 12:6-8 Intro: As I walk into a Church one of the first things I do, is look for the Altar. I like to see the different styles of Altars, I notice if they are straight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006

Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007

Presentation and call to prayer for a new course to start in fall

Jesus Who? Presentation Luke 9 18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

Stop Snorkeling And Learn To Scuba Dive Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

This is the final message in our Contrarian’s guide series. It’s all about learning to go deep with God.

For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at stuff that goes contrary to popular opinion. Things like less instead of more, and living for more than me as number one, and how to slow down instead of hurry. It’s been a fun series for me personally, because I think I fall victim to the normal, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Giants In Your Life.?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 23, 2003

At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. David faced a giant that towered over him and no one thought he had a chance of defeating hi

WHAT ARE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. Giants can come in all different forms and shapes. Alcohol, drugs, cursing, pornography, or any malady or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:25-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Jim Cheal on Mar 5, 2003

From Eph1:3 that we have received every spritual blessing. emphasis on the fact that we have already received the blessings. No matter the circumstances the answer is in those blessings the price has been paid.

COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS. How many times have you heard people say ‘you had better count your blessings’. Normally after some sort of so could ‘bad luck’ and your feeling sorry for yourself. What they really mean is don’t focus on what’s gone wrong but be thankful for what you have. We would count ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Body

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

"A Certain Man Was Sick..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 11, 2004

Just because God delays in answering our prayers doesn’t mean we have been denied!

"A Certain Man Was Sick..." Dr. E. Winson Butler St. John 11:1-6 Introduction I. illus. I can remember her words as if it were just yesterday when she spoke. My Grandmother (Lil Granny as we called her), said to us during one of those low periods ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

We serve a God who is so generous and always provides more than we deserve.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Truths We Learn From Nicodemus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The account of Nicodemus’ conversion refutes those who say: "I have always been saved, I can’t remember ever being lost" and proclaims "You must be born again!"

TRUTHS WE LEARN FROM NICODEMUS "There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, ’Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these miracles that You do unless God is with him." John 3:1-2. Expanded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sex-God Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on May 12, 2007

Sex was not created by Hugh Hefner nor Howard Stern. Sex is God’s Idea. He is the author and producer. The Biblical standard is this: “A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marital relationship.” (SEMINAR INFORMATION AVAILABLE)

Raise your hand if you are married. Now raise your hand if you want to get married. Oh, do I have a message for you? Let’s Play the Video!! (The Video is from sermonspice and titled SEX and portrays the worlds view of SEX. Cost $10). Today, as you can see, we are going to be talking about ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

You know the Christian life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And having been a Christian now 54 years, coming to the Lord as a college sophomore, I don’t remember much except this life in Christ. And I would rather die today than not to finish well.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – December 5, 2005 In the New Testament the apostle Paul had about finished his ministry and was bound for Rome to appeal his case before Caesar. He had been charged with preaching the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

One For All And All For One!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Stewardship sermon

"One For All And All For One!" 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 During the months of May and June we spent four weeks seeking to gain a deeper understanding of "God’s Amazing Grace" and how the Lord has so freely showered every one of us with His abundant blessings. We learned that we were not born by mere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Life Challenges 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes of mercry and pure in heart.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part III 3/25/2001 NLF Psalm 32:1-11 Eph 5:1-20 Matthew 5:7-9 How many of you had some problems in your home or on the job last week in which things did not go the way you had wanted them to go? One thing about life is, if we keep living, it will keep on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed