Sermons on Applying:

Becoming Alive To God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2011

When Jesus Christ was crucified on the Cross, not only was His blood shed for your salvation, but His body was broken for your deliverance. There thus are two elements in Communion. His shed blood grants forgiveness of our sin, while His broken body prov

ROMANS 6: 8-14 BECOMING ALIVE TO GOD Paul started his explanation of the believer’s death to sin by helping us understand more of the significance of the historical facts of Christ’s death, burial, and Resurrection. We learned that the true believer has been "baptized" into Christ and, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Planned Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2014

Planning our giving is taught in Scripture; it permits us to anticipate our worship.

“It is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them. But I am sending the brothers so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Almighty God Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 15, 2021

Lady wisdom is always speaking and I, like you, must take the time to hear what she has to say. In this chapter we will learn many of the benefits of listening to the counsel of Lady Wisdom, and if you do not listen you can't put things right in your life.

Jesus the Almighty God Proverbs 8:1-36 In chapter seven Solomon gave us a clear warning against succumbing to the attractive and beguiling Lady Seducer. Her aim was to get us off of God’s path and we learned that her end is death. In contrast, in chapter 8 Solomon mentions a woman that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

The reason that the sacrifice of Jesus was the greatest ever is because it is the only sacrifice that ever worked. All the animal sacrifices just pointed to the need for blood to be shed and life paid for cleansing from sin.

One of my favorite poets is William L. Stidger, and I want to begin this message with one of his poems- I SAW GOD WASH THE WORLD I saw God wash the world last night With his sweet showers on high, And then, when morning came, I saw Him hang it out to dry. He washed each tiny blade of grass And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

"the Mind Predestined For Leadership."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 19, 2022

Beloved, the writings of great men such as Plato, have inspired world leaders who made precise decisions that changed the course of history, and this message invites us to seek their secret for raising up prominent leaders that are willing to pour their knowledge and wisdom into others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 2:4-8) (4) "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (5) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" (6) "Who, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47, John 15:16, Philippians 3:14, Daniel 5:1-31, James 4:10, Ephesians 4:11-14, John 13:13-17, Proverbs 11:14, Philippians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing The Wind - Time! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 12, 2017

Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

Timing! -- Ecclesiastes pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Blue Fish TV “There is a Time for everything!” Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes of time put the timer on set it for 30 minutes? Thesis: Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Ecclesiastes 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Understanding Fear

Fear: Hebrew word is “yara” to dread, terror to stand in awe to revere / respect. The last description (revere / respect) is most biblically accurate for fear of the lord. Role in the life of a Christian: Fear God, not man. Walk in fear of God. Work out salvation with fear. We ought ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find Real Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

How to allocate strength from God so that we may live a holy life and build effective relationships with others.

How to Find Real Strength Ephesians 6:10-13 Open your Bibles to Ephesians chapter 6. Introduction: This morning I am starting a series entitled “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” Let’s face it, most of us could use a little body building. Most of us are undisciplined, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Directives To Children Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Apr 8, 2001

What God’s Word has to say to children in respect of their duty to parents

Studies In The Christian Family The Duty of Children Introduction We come this evening to the third of our special series of studies that we have entitled God’s Blueprint for a Happy Family Life. We have been focusing our thoughts mainly on what Paul has to say about this subject in Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honor To Whom Honor Is Due (The Fifth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

God has established relationships of authority in our lives and we honor God by respecting these relationships of authority.

Our generation is more cynical about authority figures than any other generation in our nation’s history. There was a time in American life when we thought we could trust the major social institutions, but those times are long gone. At one time confidence in our federal government soared, but then ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating God's Gift Of Life (The Sixth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Both physical and spiritual life are precious gifts from God, to be received joyfully, protected lawfully, and shared generously.

On April 20 of last year, Columbine High School students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold committed the worst act of school violence in American history. When the smoke had cleared and the last gunshot echoed, 14 people were dead, and 23 others were wounded. People have scrambled to explain what could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005

Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Armed For Battle, Part One Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 22, 2008

Just how do Christian soldiers prepare for the battles that must be fought in this sin trodden world? What is their armor and how does it make the difference in their walk with the Lord?

Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 6:10-18 Title: Armed for Battle, Part One Theme: Successfully Dressed in this Earthly Realm Topic: Kingdom Authority Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Introduction: In grasping our authority in Christ there are six key topics that must be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making "Little Christs" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009

20th and final message from a series on Ecclesiastes. Like Jesus, Qoheleth was committed to making disicples.

When we began our journey through Ecclesiastes back on January 4, I introduced our study with a quote from the “Author’s Note” in the book Blue Like Jazz, written by Donald Miller: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Change Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

The Promise of Change The Company We Keep, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 13, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about “means of grace.” Let’s do a quick review. What are the means of grace? They are the ways you receive God’s grace into your life. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist