Sermons on Assume:

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Do Not Be Unbelieving

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2009

We “CAN” believe in Christ to help us through the circumstances of our lives but unfortunately not all of us “WILL”. Today we will look at the problem of unbelief through the example of Sait Thomas as we see: 1. THE CAUSE OF HIS UNBELIEF (20:25) 2. T

“DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING” “Low Sunday” John 20:24-29 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • If you look closely at just about any Red Sox T-Shirt or bumper sticker you will find a single word written on top - “BELIEVE!” We are called to believe that the Red Sox can and will win ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Facing The Future

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message for our graduates.

Dakota Community Church June 22, 2008 Facing the Future It is Graduate Sunday here at Dakota Community Church and we are looking forward with these fresh faced young adults to the exciting times that lie ahead. People love to wonder about the future; don’t they? I mean we dream about it, we tell ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Hitting The Nail On The Head

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005

Apply an obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel form.

“Hitting the Nail on the Head” Judges 4:4-9 OBJECTIVE: To apply this obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel to today. INTRODUCTION: Illustration “The Story of Deborah, Barak and Jael” Constantly throughout the OT we find that Israel would fall out of favor with GOD and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting The Mission First Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

The first in a four part series using the Warrior Ethos as a philosophy behind true Spiritual Warfare.

The Warrior’s Code #1 Sean Lester January 8, 2007 I will always place the mission first… Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introductory thoughts a. Every follower of Christ joins in the mission of the church. Jesus issued the order before he ascended into heaven. The order is… a. Go throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return Of Jesus: The Quick And The Dead

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Grab you hat, Jesus is coming back!

Fulfilled And Yet To Be Fulfilled Remember Last Week: at the beginning of Chapter 13 the disciples express how magnificent the Temple is in Jerusalem to which Jesus replies that the temple will be knocked down – We saw that Jesus is not impressed with what we are impressed with. We can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passionate Pursuit Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The second purpose of spiritual growth is that we become focused and not forgetful.

I remember the first time I had to wear corrective lenses when I was in college. Before that, I have always assumed that my eyesight is normal. I noticed that I have trouble seeing things from afar. But I just thought that the reason why I could not clearly see things from a distance was because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Will The Real Blind Beggar Please Stand Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

In the Gospel Lesson for this sermon, it’s a bit hard to tell who the real Blind Beggar is. Is it Bartimaeus or is it the disciples or the rest of the crowd?

Mark 10:46-52 “Will the Real Blind Beggar please Stand Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There’s an old t-v show called To Tell the Truth where contestants are challenged to figure out which of three or four persons are the Real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming To Terms With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the eight message in a series that examines the reality of our sin problem based on Romans chapters 1-5. This message examines the fact that God declares us righteous based on faith and not works.

We have a hard time believing that anything is totally free. Whenever we see something free, we immediately assume that there are strings attached. The majority of us have experienced those hidden strings. “You have won a free vacation.” “Download the free clipart.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Missing Middle Schooler

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 9, 2013

This story seeks to show how Jesus' family reacted to his being lost in the temple.

The Missing Middle Schooler Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. We have all seen the Home Alone movies in which the family forgets their son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part Ii

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A second sermon on running the race of faith.

How to Run the Race of Faith- Part II Introduction: • Last week, we looked at the first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews. We found that there are some very specific commands that are given for running the race of faith. • We come to this practical chapter in the book of Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Friends

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

Job's self-assured friends were all wrong in their assessment. Job was right. In fact, he was living in the center of God’s will. God says so, and orders Job’s friends to offer a sacrifice to atone for their judgmental attitudes, topping that by tellin

I recall a fight I had in seminary. I was arguing with another student over some theological matter, when he got mad and slugged me. Before I knew what was happening, I left the room, but not under my own power. A student walking by saw what was going on, grabbed me, and whisked me out before ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

A Parable Of Chutzpah

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 3, 2015

We need to approach prayer with a sense of bold, unhesitating urgency--with chutzpah. We have no worries--unlike the grumpy, groggy neighbor, God never slumbers and is always happy to hear from us.

Jesus gave His disciples the Model Prayer, and followed with a story about someone in need of “daily bread,” a parable that conveys the attitude our prayers should have—we should approach God an unhesitating sense of urgency. The story was a common situation for our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Home Work - Pt. 2 - Working Moms Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 2 – Working Moms I told you last week I never enjoyed home work. I tried to avoid it. But we all know that as tough as home work was it prepared us for a disciplined life. So last week we talked about working dads. Dads must fight apathy. They must help their wife and kids live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal