Sermons on Assume:

God Is Able To Keep His Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Cavinee on May 22, 2001

Keeping your promises.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP HIS PROMISES Romans 4:18-21 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the most devastating lessons a young person learns is that people break their promises. - Children naively assume that if someone says, "I promise," they can count on it. - But this assumption takes a vicious beating. - A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Holiness

Insufficient Funds

Contributed by Kenneth Reed on Aug 9, 2001

Jesus paid the price for your sins.

America has become a nation of debtors. Our government’s national budget deficit is approximately five trillion dollars. Credit card offers flood the mail boxes and television screens of the American people. Most people find it impossible to own a house or a car without taking out a loan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anticipate The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 18, 2001

Jesus’ GLORY-WORK is best revealed when we takes ordinary people and enables them to accomplish the extraordinary

Anticipate the Extraordinary John 2:1-11 This morning we return to our study series in the Gospel of John, our series title: Jesus Christ is Worthy of Our Worship and Witness. In the second chapter of John’s gospel we have the account of the first miracle of our Lord. The scene has now shifted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High Priest Of A Better Covenant

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant.

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant. A covenant was more than just a treaty. It was both a legal contract and a formalized bond of life and death sealed with an oath. The mediator of such a covenant was the priest. He was the one who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Keys To Success Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

It is essential to have the right attitudes to build a dynamic church.

Three Keys to Success 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 A traveler was between flights in an airport and she was a little bit hungry, so she went tot the lounge and bought a small pack of cookies. She sat down to read her newspaper and to snack on her cookies. Gradually she became aware of a rustling sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Anaias And Saphira - Wasn't It Just A Tad Ott To Kill Them?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the story of Ananias and Saphira to see that God treats sin seriously and that we are called to be people of Integrity

Introduction Have any of you seen the movie Catch Me If You Can. I have to say before I say it I thought it was recipe for disaster. I mean it starred Leonardo Di Capreo. But actually it turned out to be quite good. It’s the true story of Frank Abignail, who as a teenager runs away from home and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 25, 2004

For Sunday After Christmas. Reason for the Season is to reconcile the world. Uses "Unchurched Harry and Marry" by Lee Strobel

I have been doing parodies of The Night Before Christmas this season. I did one on Christmas Eve and you might remember that on Thanksgiving Sunday I read one The Day After Thanksgiving. In response to the Thanksgiving poem, I got an email with another parody. I don’t know who wrote it, so I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Is New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009

John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Lies Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 9, 2009

The people of Lystra are held captive by not only false belief, but also by the spirit of darkness that they serve.

Common Lies that plague our lives: The check is in the mail. (Well, internet banking has made that one less popular) I’ll start my diet tomorrow. (No comment) We service what we sell. (I won’t mention any of the places you are thinking about right now) Give me your number and the doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Yoke Of Slavery

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013

The yoke of slavery is not merely removed when you accept Christ until you begin to walk in the reality of your salvation especially in the midst of affliction

BREAKING THE YOKE OF SLAVERY Is 50: 1 Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For Less Interesting Time

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Christians face a strong temptation to be dispassionate, lukeward in their Christian service; Christ promises the victor’s crown to those who are steadfast.

PRAY FOR LESS INTERESTING TIME Revelation 3__14-22 Laodicea: the Lukewarm Church Introduction Translations of quotes from other languages, other times, and other cultures often do not work well. A person from another country gave advice on prayer petitions. He included a line that some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Anglican

How Does The Holy Spirit Guide? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God's Holy Spirit will help us as we seek to know the right way to live. He uses God's word to help us but we also have to trust that when we act he will show us the right way to go.

Sermon by Heather Cetrangolo I wonder whether you can think back to when you were in your late teens (this will be more recent for some of us than others)? What dreams did you have for your life? How did you picture your future? What sort of things did you hope to do? And have you done them? Have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Anglican