Sermons on Appeared:

Embracing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 19, 2013

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our life.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit not just as an emotional experience but as a helper, counselor, intercessor, friend Text: John 14:1 - 18 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Being A Disciple: Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2013

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? It starts with being a follower of Him. Then it gets better and better.

In April we spent some time as a congregation talking about reaching out to the community, and really what we were talking about was a question. That question, which follows from the events right after the resurrection of Jesus, is rooted in a command, not a suggestion, a command...that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man? The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 26, 2013

In Week two of this series we look at how Jesus shaped our view of "The Least of These"

Who is this Man? The Least of Theses It was John Lennon who said, “Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me.” And from what I hear when I talk to people and read what people have to say about Jesus that seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-40, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

7 Marks Of Repentance

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 27, 2013

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 7:11 (Much material adapted from Richard Owen Robert's book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 6. Also, this sermon has two introductions [HoHum and WBTU] because I preached this over 2 Sunday nights)

HoHum: Think of a husband and wife in a car, the wife tells her husband to turn right at the next junction and by mistake, he turns left. When he realizes what he has done, he says to his wife “I’m sorry love, I went the wrong way.” But if that is all he does, it isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plagues Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 31, 2013

So Moses comes back to Egypt with his brother Aaron after the experience with the burning bush. Apparently his wife and kids stay in Midian, and we begin to see what was probably the most difficult and frustrating ministry position ever.

The people are happy to see Moses and at the end of chapter 4 we see that they are convinced that the Lord sent Moses and they worshipped together. Well, there's usually lots of enthusiasm when a new pastor comes and does lots of great things. Hope starts to build in the people and they get excited ...read more

No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 1, 2013

This message talks about the hope we have as Christians of seeing our loved ones again who died in Christ.

No Hope Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 1:7; 21:1-5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “No Hope.” Through this message I want to share with you why it is so very important that we bring people to Christ because only through that relationship can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man? Who Jesus Shaped The World's View Of Women And Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 2, 2013

This Series was inspired by John Ortberg's book of the same title. This week we look at how Jesus changed how women and marriage were viewed.

Who is This Man? 3 If I was to ask you about the longest recorded conversation that Jesus had in the four gospels who would you say it involved? His best friend, Peter? John the Baptist? The High Priests when they were interrogating him or Pilate during this trial? Wrong on each account. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Decisions, Decisions Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 5, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

Ruth 1: 1 – 22 Decisions, Decisions 1 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Word To The Wise On Listening To Your Papa Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 16, 2013

What do we dads for? In a society that regards fatherhood as irrelevant, why would God believe in fathers?

OPEN: Have you ever noticed how little children pepper you with questions? I read the story once about a little four-year-old who did that to his mom. "Mommy, where do babies come from? Not quite sure she wanted to get technical with her son just now, she replied: "The stork." “Oh, ok. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Looking For" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2013

As you read Revelation, what are you looking for? As you realize it's later than it's ever been before, what ar eyou looking for?

“The Great Unveiling: What Are You Looking For?” Revelation 1:1-20 An older couple retired to bed for the evening. As they began to rest the grandfather clock downstairs began to chime. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. But this time it continued – thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Hearing all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

China And The Throne Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 19, 2013

Treat him like a king on a throne and treat her like fine china, and you'll get out of the love shack.

Our culture wants you to believe something about romance and relationships that simply is not true. And a lot of you believe it. Culture says, love is all about me. The way I feel. The things I want. The desires I have. To prove my point, we’re going to play this little game. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Invisible Providence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2013

An introduction to a sermon series on the story of Esther. In this sermon we investigate how God works providentially in Esther's life and in ours. The series is based on Charles Swindoll"s book on Esther from his great Bible character series.

Introduction: A. The story is told about 9 people who were hanging from a rope that came down from a helicopter. 1. The group of 9 people hanging from that rope was made up of 8 men and 1 woman. 2. All 9 people agreed that that one person should get off the rope, because if they didn't, the rope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To The Center Of The World Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 1, 2013

If you could travel to the center of the world, what dfo you think you'd see and experience? And how would you get there?

“The Great Unveiling: Journey to the Center of the World” Revelation 4 & 5 If you could travel to the center of the world, what do you think you’d see and experience? As a young boy I loved the Jules Verne movie classic “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” In many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing On Guard For Canada

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 1, 2013

A Canada Day message calling the church to pray for the nation

O Canada, We Stand On Guard In Prayer For Thee Daniel 9:1-19; Psalm 72:8; Amos 6:1 By Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION Video: O Canada Tomorrow, July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 146th birthday! The Canadian charter explicitly states that ‘Canada is founded upon the principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free