Sermons on Applications:

All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Boo" What Scares You?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other

What Does God Think Of You?

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent.

What Does God Think of You? Text: Titus 3:1-8 Introduction: Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent. Allow me to pose another question: Has anyone ever told you what they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics You Do Not Want

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

There are some characteristics you do want and there are some you do not want. the ones you dont want are grumblers, fault finders, followers of own desires, brownnosers and braggers

Jude 12-16 Characteristics you do not want Introduction A. When’s the last time you killed someone? B. Have you robbed a bank within the last 10 years? C. How familiar are you with the County’s bed and breakfast (yes I mean Jail)? D. Well then we are doing what were suppose to right? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Matter To God (Ruth) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 6, 2002

We often wonder what our life value will be, or better yet will we have any life value. If we serve God faithfully, like Ruth did, I gurentee you will find out that you matter to God

Ruth You Do Matter to God! Introduction A. No one can say that life is easy B. Every honest person would admit it is a challenge C. We often get so discouraged that we want to quit D. We do not know how to handle everything, the trials the tribulation E. Ruth had every reason imaginable to give ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 2 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-II—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 4, 2003

The obligations that Paul says that the husband and wife owe to each other.

Focusing on the Family Series Sermon # 2 “Mutual Submission” Ephesians 5: 21-33 As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Basin Theology

Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009

This sermon addresses the topic of what it means to be called by God. We are called to follow, to serve, to holiness.

Called to Basin Theology 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51   Although the texts we read come from various places in the Bible they have a number of things in common.   For one thing, they each emphasize that God is concerned about his creation, in particular you and me.  There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Birthright

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

Esau selling his birthright - Have we done the same thing?

BIRTHRIGHT GENESIS 25:29-34 WELCOME INTRODUCTION 1. One of the saddest figures in the Bible is of a man named Esau a. He was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of Jacob. (Gen 25:21) b. He was loved by his father and was a skillful hunter. It was because of Esau skill ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer For God's Church Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To see God inject the essence of this prayer into the church and to encourage His people to seek His will.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST “THE PRAYER FOR GOD’S CHURCH” Colossians 1:9-12 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we started our study through the letter of Paul to the Colossians 1. Paul began by praising them for their love of Christ 2. He spoke of their faith, love and hope in the gospel 3. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is Greater? God Or The Law

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 26, 2008

If things are not going well with us or with our children, we need to reflect on our own lives and return to heeding and adhering to the ‘Word of God.’ He is surely the God of astounding wonders, the God of unfailing promises and a God of unforeseen warni

Opening illustration: What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what was needed to accomplish God’s command? One of the biggest arithmetical miracles in the world was required in the desert. Moses led the people of Israel into the desert....Now what was he going to do with them? They ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist