Sermons on Assumptions:

Changing Our Desires Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 26, 2023

Changing Our Desires Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 21, 2023

Changing Our Desires Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 21, 2023 Intro Let me begin asking each of us to consider this: Do you want to be a good person? And if so… why and how? (How do you know what good is…and how can you actually change?) (Does good exist?) This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10, Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Spirit-Empowerment (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

God will help his people live faithfully, by empowering them through his Holy Spirit, if they ask. So ask, for yourselves, and for your church. Empowerment isn't just about "charismatic" things. It's empowerment for faithfulness also-- and probably faithfulness first.

Over the past few weeks, we've read about how God is now revealing to his church something that was a closely guarded secret for centuries. God had this hidden, master plan to bring all things together, in heaven and on earth. And what that looks like on earth, is that God is making one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 9, 2001

Abram’s calling - how does it relate to our calling as Kingdom Servants?

Ready For Great Things Bible Reading: Genesis 12: 1-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "Abram, it’s time. You must go." And he went. That’s the gist of Genesis 12 - the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will A Man Rob God? Series

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 1, 2000

This message describes the consequence of faihtfulness and unfaithfulness in givng to God.

Malachi 3:7-12 Will a man rob God? Introduction: Let me preface my message this morning by saying that we have nothing to give to God until we have accepted His gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s church appeals only to God’s people to fund its ministry. This morning I am ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Unbroken Family

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mrs. Annie McNeile, the mother and aunt of members of our church.

Everyone who lives in a family knows what it is to be responsible for another family member. If you are a mother, you feel responsibility for those whom you brought into the world; in fact, some mothers spend their whole lives and much of their energy feeling utterly responsible for everything ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Using Communication Concepts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches- Communication Guidelines For Evangelism

Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches Communication Guidelines For Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will list five principles of communication for evangelism and church planting purposes. 2. The students will explain what types of questions are useful in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget Me Not

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000

Waiting on God when He seems to be a million miles away.

FORGET ME NOT I found an interesting article the other day… it read… “A plane carrying 55 passengers circled an airport in western Scotland for half an hour while an air traffic controller had lunch.” “The officials at the airport on the island of Benbecula in the Western Isles of Scotland ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destroyer Of Destiny

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jan 22, 2002

A Sanctity of Human Life message describing how the devil is the destroyer of destiny.

NOTES: 1. Introduction borrowed from Johnny Small’s (Contributor ID 6865)message SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE (Sermon ID 42459) 2. My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Transformed By Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Rom. 12:1-3

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Illustration:Dr. J. Elder Cumming contended that "in almost every case the beginning of new blessing is a new revelation of the character of God--more beautiful, more wonderful, more precious." J.O. Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002

How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God Like - Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 1

A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I’m drawing God." The teacher paused and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bitter Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

Originally titled "Is the Lord With Us Or Not?," this sermon is looking at our doubt of God’s presence. The invitation is to deeper Christian discipleship to strengthen our assurance.

Originally, I intended to look at this Bible story two weeks ago. At the time, the name of the sermon was “Is The Lord With Us Or Not?” Certainly it is a question many Americans have asked in recent days. One approach to developing timely and appropriate sermons is to hold the Bible in one hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Methodist