Sermons on Annual Report:

Living A Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 20, 2009

A Spirit filled life should be the goal of believers. Few demonstrate lives filled with the power of God, most living a “ho-hum” Christian existence. Some wonder why there’s no victory in their lives. Reason is few are Spirit filled.

LIVING A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE EPHESIANS 5:18-21 Introduction: A Spirit filled life ought to be the goal of every believer. Unfortunately many if not most Christians are satisfied with the way things are spiritually in their lives for as long as there is a spot is reserved for them in heaven they’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Your Season

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 1, 2005

Some may think that they are never going to bear fruit but in reality it is not your season yet.

It’s Not Your Season Scripture Reference: Psalms 1:1-6 (KJV) Psalms 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the way of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dust In The Wind Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Of Atonement Yom Kippur Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2005

Yom Kippur foreshadows a massive and complete spiritual cleansing.

Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32, Leviticus 16:5-34) 1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE defining event of all history. 2. It completed that holy weekend when Christ died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and then victoriously rose again. 3. As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming Alive In 2005

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Jan 5, 2005

What we have to do to come alive in 2005

Coming Alive in 2005 This year is the year for many to come out of their religious closets and to start professing the things of God. This year will be a year for some to start being the Kingdom of God instead of sitting on the sidelines. Though 2005 will be an eye opener for some, many will ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

We looked at how to miss God’s will, now here is how to find it.

August 7, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week Two: How to Know it. Introduction: Last week we looked at four ways people try to find the will of God that don’t work. - Circumstantial evidence. - Bible roulette. - Fleeces. - Prophetic Words. This week I want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Christian Life - An Exciting Adventure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

This message is a testimony of how God guides our life as ministers of the Gospel.

The Christian Life—An Exciting Adventure Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus gives the invitation: “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Where God Guides He provides The Christian life is an exciting adventure. I have learned over the years that ”Where God guides He provides.” When you open a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bear Fruit

Contributed by Helen Allen on May 14, 2006

A well-kept vine will bear good fruit.

On the subject of pruning, Mark and I didn’t do much gardening at all last year. We mowed the lawn every so often, trimmed the front hedge back a couple of times, and had a lot of good intentions for deadheading the roses and other flowers and bushes. The problem was that the longer we left it the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Christ Or Santa Claus

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Oct 18, 2000

We are now in the Holiday season.

We are now in the Holiday season. A time of year when we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Recently, we thanked God for past and present blessings during our national Thanksgiving holiday. And now we look forward with great anticipation, to December 25th, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Soldier On!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

We got through trials sometimes. Jesus said that we will have troubles in this life but that we should take heart because he has overcome the world. This was preached at a military chapel but it could easily be preached in a civilian church.

-We’re in a war! -I know that the people in the military get that – they’ve deployed to fight in it -Their families know it – because they’ve missed their loved ones while they’ve been fighting -If you are a retiree you know it – because you’ve been there before -But I don’t think the American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007

I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist