Sermons on Apologize:

Repentance: Beyond Excuses Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007

No more explanations, no more excuses - like the Ninevites, stop, turn around, go the other way.

Repentance: Does our generation understand what it means? We have been following the prophet Jonah for the past few weeks and we have seen that for many of us, when we read through the book of Jonah we place assumptions on the text, that aren’t really there. For example, a quick reading of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Him? Series

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 22, 2007

Focusing on studying Jesus can, if we let it, blind us from knowing him.

DO YOU KNOW HIM? In 1985 neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote a book describing some of the case histories of his patients who had disorders. One of the, a man with visual agnosia, was the origin was the book’s title, The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. It’s a funny title, and kind of a funny ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Merger Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

There should be no separation between speech and life.

I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Wages War On The Family Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 13, 2008

Poor decisions destroy the family! This sermon shows the effect sin has on the family and furthermore, the remedy for that sin!

TEXT: Genesis 3:1-19 TITLE: The Wages of Sin on the Family - SIN WAGES WAR ON THE FAMILY SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Making good choices for the family OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 13, 2008 PROP.: It is sin that has wreaked havoc in our families. Poor decisions destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Gospel Can Inspire The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Encourage one another with the greatness of the hope that is ours. This hope is so great that it’s all we need to motivate us. It’s a hope that will keep us from the fear of death, keep us from despair, because it promises God’s power to be with us moment

Someone suggested that today’s service is bit like a funeral, or at least a memorial service and the passage we’re looking at today might reinforce that idea. But I hope that’s not how you see it. This is meant to be a celebration of good ministry that’s happened over a long period of time and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Is Your Lamp Ready?

Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008

Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Little Eyes What You See Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2008

This simple Children’s song has a powerful Biblical foundation in Ephesians 5, and helps to get us to see what God wants from us, and why.

OPEN LEADING CONGREGATION IN THIS CHILDREN’S SONG Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see, (repeat) For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little eyes what you see. Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say, (repeat), For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger: Strong Currents Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Riptide Series Week 3: Danger Strong Currents Speaks of our responsiblity to not only stay away from the pull of sin, but to be sure we aren’t leading others into it.

RIP TIDE 3. Danger Strong Current This is week three of our Rip Tide series, and this week we are going to talk about the consequences of leading someone else into the flow of a rip tide. Now some of you said you were good swimmers, and that’s great, but I hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared To Give An Answer

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

If we are living the life of Christ before others, people will ask why our life is so different from the rest of the worlds. We must be ready to give an answer.

BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you know someone who is not a Christian? (RAISE YOUR HAND) 1. We all do, don’t we—FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKER, CLASS-MATES. COMMENT: We want more than anything for these people to OBEY the Gospel? But what do we do? How do we bring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Allow People Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The second thief: "Difficult People."

DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ROB YOUR JOY ILLUSTRATION: A PREACHER told about his nine-year-old daughter who one day JUMPED off the SCHOOL BUS as it stopped in front of her house and SLAMMED her way through the front door. She MARCHED up the stairs into her ROOM and again SLAMMED the DOOR. All the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Boundaries: The Leading Parent

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Feb 17, 2007

God’s holiness and love provides an excellent framework for parenting in healthy ways in families. Neglect one to your peril.

Most of you remember rather well how you were disciplined, or how you weren’t. That will often shape the kind of parent you become. When you get there, it can be really frustrating. As a parent you’re wondering, "Why won’t they listen to me. They’re disrespectful and I can’t get them to do the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Unity Of One Gospel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008

The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Applause Of God

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 29, 2008

We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God (which elicits God’s applause).

The Applause of God Mark 12:37b-44 NOTE: This sermon begins with a 1 minute video on Hypocrisy. Sermon Objective: We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:37-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Provisions For Survival Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reminder to the family of God that as God’s elect, God has provided His provisions for survival. 4 Supplies for survival: A Living Hope, An Invaluable Inheritance, A Precious Faith, and An Inexpressible Joy. Provisions to carry us through life’s tria

Introduction I profess that I DO NOT like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I admit the concept, though with I’m sure some exaggerations, is pretty cool! It seems as 16 people are dumped out in the middle of nowhere with no food or water and have to figure out a way to survive on their own. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist