Sermons on Antiochus Epiphanes Iv:

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004

Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power For The Church Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006

Power For the Church is found in depth of relationship with Christ.

Introduction I. Our foundational verse this morning is Ephesians 3, verse 16 - 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; II. The letter to the Ephesians, and in particular Chapter 3 is speaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer: Our God Connection

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A very basic sermon on prayer

Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

A Sailor's Tale Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 20, 2004

This is the story of Jonah told from the perspective of a sailor on the boat he sailed on.

September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com.  And seeing I was preaching on Jonah it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up.  This is the first sermon that I’ve preached in the first person and I wore a pirates costume. Arrr mattes, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Example Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the church in Antioch of Syria and what made it a great church

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-29; 12:25-13:3; 14:26-28; 15:1-3 TITLE: “AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHURCH: 9 Marks of a Great Church as Exemplified in the Church at Antioch” INTRODUCTION: A. What does being “great” mean? 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wise Woman

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 16, 2007

“The wise wife is the mediator of God’s blessings to the household.”

“The Wise Woman” Proverbs 31:10-31 “The wise wife is the mediator of God’s blessings to the household.” 05.13.07 – Mother’s day Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Amanda and I were young when we met. Both of us were in College, both of us were involved with friends at our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor And Freedom

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jul 12, 2008

This is the final of five sermons on the Ten Commandments and teaches that God told us to honor everyone who comes into our lives

HONOR AND FREEDOM Well I’ve got to tell you, this has been an interesting adventure through the Ten Commandments for me. I’ve learned a lot along the way. In all honesty, when I began this study I don’t think I could have told you what every single one of the Ten Commandments are. I can do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-20

Denomination: *other

Your Struggle For Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God calls us to committed faithfulness to one another as part of our commitment to him. He calls us to purity of mind and action, to help us maintain the purity of our relationship with our spouse. He calls us to keep our promises just as he keeps his.

Introduction There’s a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the past few years. That’s the phenomenon of ’the better offer’. It comes in two forms: the first is where you don’t reply to an invitation until the last minute because you might get a better offer; but the second is worse. That’s where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Election's Over - Now What?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 19, 2008

Message meant to address those who were disappointed in the results of the election.

The Election’s Over – Now What? Various Scriptures November 16, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The election was just under two weeks ago, and it wasn’t my intention to address it, other than to say that we need to continue to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Freedom Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 20, 2008

By God’s grace Christmas came to set you free from sin. Christmas came to set you free from the penalty of sin, from the power of sin, and from the presence of sin.

We should have a pretty good idea of what happened on that first Christmas morning. We know that Mary conceived of the Holy Spirit. We know that Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable in Bethlehem. We’ve heard and read Matthew 1 and Luke 2 enough to know what happened that night. We know what ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For A Christian

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2006

This for a Christian man.

Funeral Service John Woodall Welcome On behalf of the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of John Woodall. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. The family will never forget they you took the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Enters The Temple

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007

When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: The Bible: Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006

The book and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has sparked a serious examination of the veracity and reliability of the Biblical record. This message helps answer the questions, is the Bible good history, good science, and good psychology?

The Bible: Fact or Fiction? Matthew 7: 24-27 The movie, The Da Vinci Code, opened in theaters around the country on Friday. Anne and I went to see it. Unlike many in the Catholic Church who have called for a ban or boycott of the movie, I believe every thinking person should read the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fields Are White Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 27, 2007

We must create a thirst in others before we offer them the life giving water. This message will give a three part method for creating thirst.

Introduction: I. The closing point of last Sunday’s sermon was, “Sometimes We Must Create A Thirst, Before We Offer Water.” A. Perhaps as you heard that, one of your questions might well have been, “But just how am I supposed to do that.” B. How do I make people thirsty for the water that only ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God