Sermons on Apostolic Action:

Noah To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that we continually had evil intentions. It that your perception of us humans?

Before we get into the main text of our message today I want to just spend a little time in Genesis five and pull out some important highlights. I would like you to notice that as this lineage is listed, everyone died after a life of around 8 or 9 hundred years, except for one man, Enoch. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

When we follow the Lord, he gives us the most detailed instructions and provisions to accomplish the task.

George Mueller was a man of faith. He was a prayer warrior who financially supported missionary operations, especially orphanages in 26 different countries. Near the end of his life he admitted to reading the entire Bible about 200 times; 100 times on his knees. Apparently if you went to his house ...read more

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 5, 2009

Herod was the original Grinch. Let’s examine his heart so we can examine our own.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” MATTHEW 2:1-23 OPEN Song – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Most of us are familiar with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a Christmas Classic that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008

59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Naked Faith Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008

This sermon encourages Believers to place their faith only in Christ.

Olympic Faith Part Two: “Naked Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-13 Trey Harris It’s interesting that some of the most difficult trials we endure are the ones that often shape our character and form our memories. I know from talking to people who lived through the Great Depression that theirs lives were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Invisible Gold

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 5, 2008

Don’t give into life’s troubles. You may not see in them the rich potential of a strong faith, but it’s there. To have it developed is much more precious than gold! Faith-Testing Times Can Be Faith-Strengthening Times.

Opening illustration: In the 1980s, Northern Nevada was the site of a gold strike. The discovery would have been beyond the imagination of 19th century prospectors, for the gold in those western hills is virtually invisible. Even after being magnified 1,500 times, most of the particles remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remain In Me

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008

Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First 42 Months : 2 Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 2: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 11, 2008

We must put forth an effort towards becoming fruitful.

Living In Christ Part 2: Bearing Fruit Text: Eph. 4:25-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Nehemiah - Vision To Victory Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 17, 2008

Message on how God used Nehemiah and wants to use each of us to do extraordinary things for Him

Nehemiah – From Vision to Victory Discover your Passion Dive into Prayer Recognize God for Who He is Repent of your sins Remember God’s Promises Request Specific Help Don’t let your Position Hinder you Slide We are back this week into our series From Ordinary to Extraordinary. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Your Chores Done Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Jonah 1

Tonight I want to talk to you about getting your chores done. I suppose most of us are old enough to remember when kids did chores. If you grew up on a farm you recall chores like milking cows, or feeding animals, or weeding gardens, or chopping wood. If you grew up in town, like I did, you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

In The Mean Time Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 23, 2008

Part one focuses on what we do as we prepare to go through difficult situations.

In The Mean Time Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 4:35-40; 16:17-18; 1 John 3:21-22; James 1:6-7 Introduction It has been said that we are either getting ready to go through something; are already in the midst of going through something; or we have just came through something. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For The Next Step Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

If we would realize the Promises of God in our lives, the very first thing that you and I must be ready to do is to move ahead obediently into transitions - even with all the uncertainty that comes with change.

TITLE: Getting Ready For The Next Step TEXT: Joshua 3-5 THEME: Overcoming the grasshopper complex P.S. I would describe transition as a A Time of Change; A Time for Commitment; A Time to Choose how we will embrace the changes that God brings into our lives. INTRODUCTION: Life is full of turning ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal