Sermons on Area:

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 15, 2007

Paul reminds the church that we are all recipients of God’s Amazing Grace. I believe that people of every age need to be reminded of this Amazing Grace of God!

God’s Amazing Grace Eph. 2:1-8 As I think of the great hymn of the church, “Amazing Grace”, I am reminded of one of my favorite passages of scripture found in Ephesians 2:1-8. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus to remind them of God’s Amazing Grace! You know, racial inequality and prejudice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Side Of Sadness Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 18, 2008

We go through some tough times in our life that make us sad and feeling lonely. But God desires to make our hearts glad again.

The Other Side of Sadness Griffith Baptist Church – 1/20/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 30 Key Verse: Psalm 30:5 Introduction I heard of a pastor who was visiting a hospital when the nurse told him about a patient that had just been transferred from a nursing home because her condition was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Ruler

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jan 31, 2008

From spoiled one, to anointed one who repairs the family breach

1-20-08 (part 2) short lesson on Joseph the ruler Joseph the dreamer Joseph the spoiled one (by Jacob) Joseph’s coat of many colors Joseph’s other 11 brothers - the envying the jealousy the hatred Joseph and the pit Joseph and the Egyptian ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Contentment Or Sour Grapes

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

You can hang figs on a thorn bush and grapes on briers and pick from them, but you can’t make them a natural product of these plants. You can play the part of a Christian and go through the motions, but you’re not a Christian unless you’re connected to

Luke 6:43-45 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Our Future

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Feb 11, 2007

Exhorts Christians and the church to look at the future and develop a plan to work with God for the Kingdom. Is shows how the Devil will try to hinder this progress.

DISCOVERING OUR FUTURE MATTHEW 4:1-11 February 11, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church As I was trying to put together the thoughts for today, I kept thinking about the team that has been put together by God in our church. We all want to know what the future holds. I feel it is very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Redefine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

Faith is a verb; it is action. The gospel proclaims that we are saved by grace and not by works. Still, we are saved for good works and service

Ephesians 28-10, James 2:14-17 “Redefine Your Faith” INTRODUCTION The message of God’s grace is unique to the Christian gospel. Other religions have saviors that were born of virgins, incarnate gods, and rose from the dead, but only Christianity boldly proclaims that God did all of this as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Bumper Sticker Theology

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2007

Bumpers stickers say a lot in a few words - so do the Bible verses of First Thessalonians chapter five.

Bumpers stickers say a lot in a few words. They are easily memorized. They can make us think. Bumper stickers are a lot like these Bible verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - "Be joyful always." This is NOT an invitation to ignore sadness and sorrow. It is rather, an invitation to invite the person, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of A Sign Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 11, 2005

The Third sermon in the Advent series,

December 11, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Sign Introduction: - Everyday we see signs all around us - to give us direction; instruction; information; even warnings. - Sometimes those signs are clear, maybe too clear: On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists - REMEMBER, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Babe In The Manger

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 22, 2005

The Christ child represents a lot of figures in our world. That is one of the reasons that God, in his divine wisdom sent a baby into this world.

We have seen as the prophets foretold the Messiah would come. We see that Christ comes in the form of a child, a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. God in his wisdom saw this mere infant as representing mankind in so many ways. Let’s look at the ways God represents Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forbidden Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Spiritual Muscles

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

This study can give us the principles for becoming stronger in the faith and building our spiritual muscles

- Thigh-Master - Bow Flex - Ab-Master Most of us no doubt have heard of these products. You can’t turn on the TV and watch for any length of time without seeing at least one commercial for a fitness product. Do some people believe that if you use their product for just ten minutes a day you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Body-Investing For The Future Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Investing in our body is a sound investment that brings balance to our lives and enhances our Chrisitan service and Spiritual discipleship

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 2, 2005 I Corinthians 6:9-11, 19-20 “Your Body—Investing for the Future” INTRODUCTION It is the beginning of a New Year. We enter this year with hopes that it will be a prosperous year in more ways than merely financial. If 2005 is to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Experience An Epiphany

Contributed by Sean Adams on Mar 4, 2007

Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind

Experience An Epiphany Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind The Bible: Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: Brokenness Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007

To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeking Him With An Honest Heart.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2009

Psalm 15:1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? ❶ Seeing the Hill ❷ Climbing The Hill ❸ View From the Hill ❹ Living On The Hill

Psalm 24:3-4 - Wed night Sept 9 - On Capitol Hill - Joint session of Congress- President Obama denied that health care legislation would provide free coverage for illegal immigrants - Joe Wilson Rep. congressman from South Carolina yelled, "You lie!" Another Hill ❶ Seeing the Hill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist