Sermons on Artesian Well:

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Adversity

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage of scripture I want us to see how Daniel handled adversity, so that when adversity comes into our lives, we will be able to handle it as well.

Handling Adversity Am October 11th 2009 Daniel 2: 12-28 Introduction We began a six part series titled “Faith under Fire” last week we will be studying this topic from the book of Daniel, last week in part one we learned what four tests of our faith are: Isolation, Indoctrination, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Jesus The Christ Came To Rescue And Save

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 17, 2010

This an alternative version of my 2010 children’s talk for visiting school children and parents at the Church. This worked well with 240 8 and 9 year olds plus parents and teachers.

First of all, there are a few people who would like to send their Christmas greetings to you … [Note to the reader: I showed a short film clip of various film stars saying Merry Christmas - you can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKzkAo09Q0 ] I love Christmas and I love ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:26-27

Denomination: Anglican

King Of Kings, High Priest, And Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 27, 2010

A message focuing on the gifts given by these "wise men" from afar, both relating to significance to Jesus' life, as well as some background on how these gifts were used throughout Scripture.

Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ Christian Church) Apex, NC December 26, 2010 Main Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Note: This includes a teaching review on Simeon & Anna from Luke 2:22-38, followed by the sermon on Matthew 2:1-11. Scripture Reading and Teaching: Luke 2:22-38 Luke 2:22-38 22 Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Solomon's Temple Dedication

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding.

Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Text Focus: 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4 Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL March 2008, Pastor Sterling C. Franklin "ACTS" Model of Prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 2. In this message we see God's calling to move into the House of Jacob -- that we would not only move, but that we would bring others as well.

Walking in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Introduction - Can you imagine for a moment if the literal house of Jacob acknowledged Jesus? - However, these people have a veil over their hearts; to hide the true Messiah - Yet, there is good news – one day they will see Him; and that day we will too - A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nightvision Concert/Event Evangelism Workshop Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 5, 2010

This is the 1st of 2 workshops done at the Nightvision event in Colorado (July 9-10, 2010) on practical ways to share the Good News. Please listen to workshop #2 as well!

Nightvision theme: Holiness. Sins of Commission come to mind but sins of omission are an issue too. We are set apart for Him as ambassadors. 
 Superbowl analogy. 
 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ worldwide every single day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Sovereignty & Decision Making Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God's Sovereignty puts a framework around our decision making. When we make decisions it must always be within the constraints of God's will being done on earth as well as in heaven.

A Sermon by Adam Cetrangolo Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done Down the street from my house, someone has taped a hand-made sign to a pole … a little piece of secular wisdom that I walk past most mornings and inevitably read on my way to the train station. It reads: LIFE DOESN’T HAVE ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Outcasts! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2012

In Mark 2 we meet two outcasts: a paralyzed man and Levi. Each had a decision to make that mirrors decisions that we as humans must make as well with the presence of Jesus.

Whereas in Chapter 1 we saw Jesus, the ultimate action hero, begin his battle against the enemy, Satan, in Chapter 2 He takes the war to a new front and begins battling the religious establishment in Israel, which was just as much an impediment to entering God’s kingdom as Satan. He does this by: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

White Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 4, 2012

The Women at the Well served as an evangelist. Jesus loves all of us no matter who we are, what color we are and no matter with what traditions we were raised with.

WHITE UNTO HARVEST 2-5-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT; JOHN 4:5-35 INTRODUCTION; We have just finished our Christmas celebrations and many folks are still paying on the presents that they bought for loved ones, In a number of weeks we will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-35

Denomination: Christian Church

# 21~nineteen & Twenty~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 9, 2012

NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. The number TWENTY is found 341 times in our KJ Bible and it stands for REDEMPTION, as well as EXPECTACY.

# 21~NINETEEN & TWENTY~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 3-12-12 NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. There are NINETEEN different persons referred to in Hebrews 11-1-32, although the name of Joshua is not mentioned in verse 30, he was the leader of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013

Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: *other