Sermons on Appropriating:

Kingdom Code

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

Simon allowed God to work in him the character of God and the Kingdom of God and he became Peter the bond-servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ. God wants to work that same radical change in us.

Examine 2Pet 1:1-4 (read) 2Pet 1:1 Simon Peter- they were two different men. Simon was the man Peter was before Christ. Peter was the man Simon became after Christ. Simon allowed God to work in him the … character of God and the Kingdom of God … and he became Peter … ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Don't Have It, You Can't Give It

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Paul gives practical instructions to Titus about teaching the value of mentoring

Last week we talked about the value of relational discipleship. Mentoring—man to man. We saw that Paul wrote Titus with instructions on what to teach to the believers and conditions that should be present that would qualify an older man to be a mentor to a younger man. We also talked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

"What time is it for God’s people at this point in history?" That is the question the church must answer.

WHAT TIME IS IT? Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: Many inventions have been contrived to provide the answer to this question. The sundial provided an answer only during the day. The hourglass could measure the hour—day or night—but not the minute. Finally, the clock provided the best answer, day or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message about stewardship of time and service.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 4, 2005

4 thoughts from Psalm 33 for Independence Day!

Author and comedian Michael Moore recently suggested that it’s arrogant for us to sing, “God bless America.” In his mind, no one nation has a right to ask God to bless it above others. After all, God loves all the people of the world. This is true. However, from the passage that we read we can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Chosen Thee

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010

When God has chosen you, you will get comfirmation that it is so.

I Have Chosen Thee Hag 2:20-23 20 God’s Message came a second time to Haggai on that most memorable day, the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month: 21 "Speak to Zerubbabel, the governor (Pastor) of Judah Praise of The Lord or Confession:"’I am about to shake up everything, to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rescuer Up Over Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2010

God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually!

The Rescuer Up Over 2 Peter 2:4-10 Review the Trinity and 10 Commmandments Main Idea: God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually! I. Old Testament EXAMPLES (4-8) This portion of 2 Peter is very similar in order, content, and expressions to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Golden Living

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Christians are called to treat others as we want to be treated

Have you ever wondered how we are supposed to treat one another? Every day we see people behaving in ways that is nothing short of deplorable. You know exactly the kind of person that I am talking about. They seem to go out of their way to cause problems. They like to pour out insults and stick you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

We are to have a similar mind among ourselves, which is ours in Christ Jesus who became obedient to death.

Philippians 2:2-12 INTRODUCTION A friend recently said to me, "Life would be so much simpler if it weren't for other people." Of course we laughed at the obvious truth of his statement, but also at the irony that people are what make up our lives. It is living in community where the rubber mets ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Faithfulness, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithfulness, part 2

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithfulness, part 2 Hosea 1:1-2:1 David Taylor We started our summer series last week, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's Faithful love for an unfaithful people. If you remember, Hosea was a prophet toward the end of fifty years of great peace and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014

A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Silent Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

There is power in silent prayer as well as praying aloud in some cases especially during warfare.

“And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard....”(1 Samuel 1:12-13) “It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Walk Matching The Talk! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014

Shouldn’t people be able to tell we are Christians by our walk and the way we conduct our lives?

Genesis 5:21-24-Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist