Sermons on Athletes:

25 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002

Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Summer Vacation: Back To Reality Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

This message informs students that on the horizon is the school year and we are quickly approaching the reality of living in our mission field.

Text: "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” John 17.15 Week #1: Where are you going, how are you going to get there, what are you going to do? Week #2: Expect distractions, turn to the map, arrive safely. Week #3: Attitude ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year Challenge

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005

Challenging for commitment in the year ahead

A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR “I do concentrate on this; I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal -my reward the honour of being called by God in Christ.” [Philippians 3:14 J B Philips] As we face another New Year, it is good to look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crown Me

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letters to the churches

Spirit of the overcomer pt 6 Jesus Christ is Judge (vv. 10–12 ). Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work. Paul asked the weak Christian, “Why are you judging your brother?” Then he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Joy For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

Happiness is rooted in human emotions. Joy is rooted in Jesus and is powered by God’s grace.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray silently and connect with Jesus. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Citation: Tom Fuller, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

(Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?

When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Leaving You Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the Series "Before Christ" (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 2 - 3:1 (p. 665) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Am Not Leaving You” “The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways of recalling the past two millenniums is by listing the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17, Lamentations 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Full Access To The Triune God

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 5, 2007

We Have Full Access to the Triune God 1) By grace through faith 2) For peace and hope

To what lengths would you go to gain access to someone famous? As a kid, I often went to baseball games a couple of hours early to get autographs from the players. That’s nothing compared to a friend of mine whose brother climbed up and through a heating duct so he could be directly above the stage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven Is A Party Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Heaven is party-central, and the party starts now, but doesn't get into full gear till we get to Heaven, or when Jesus returns--whichever comes first.

When Biblical writers speak of Heaven, they often use figurative language. I suspect the reason is that they’re trying to express heavenly realities with the limitations of human language. Trying to describe Heaven to us is like trying to describe this world to an unborn child. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

An Unstoppable Momentum Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When we come into relationship with Jesus Christ we are brought into an unstoppable momentum that brings us into the kingdom of God and propels us forward to finish the race we started.

I am so excited to begin a new sermon series this morning called UNSHAKEABLE. Over the next few weeks we will be looking at Hebrews chapter 12. In this study we will look at the big picture of God’s wonderful kingdom. • Hebrews 12 teaches us to grab hold of an unstoppable momentum that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God