Sermons on Attendance:

Faith Or Fear - 2nd Before Lent Year C

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 14, 2001

2nd Before lent Year C : Jesus is Lord of all and deserves our wholehearted commitment

22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Worship Of God

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002

The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

Biggie Sizing Your Faith

Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003

Ever want more of God? Are you that hungry for Him to upsize your faith?

Biggie Sizing your Walk with God Wanting more of God You know how it is when you go through the fast-food chain and the lady at the counter says, Do you want to Biggie-Size your french-fries? What does that mean? It means you want more. Normally after eating it, don’t you feel full? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are Your Expectations?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Word Of Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” • At the end of the crucifixion week; man can be seen in his worst condition, the One whom had been sent to save was now facing the unjust murder pronounced by His peers • John 1:11: “He came unto his own, and his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Just Wait Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jun 24, 2007

The role that men play in true worship is essential to the survival of the church.

The city has been burned down to it’s very foundation. Once proud, solid structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. If you look around you can still see embers slowly burn what is left in the camp. If you lift your nose ever so slightly you can still smell the stench of smoke blowing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Baptism?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007

Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through Our High Priest

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007

Revival and getting back to basics of the Methodist foundations of service to God.

This past week I have thought a lot about what our Superintendent said about getting back to the basics, and to the spiritual revival of our communities. So what is the base of our faith? What is the very foundation that our Church is built upon? Our most basic part should be the faith in our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

How Do You Take God's Name In Vain?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 26, 2007

This message points out that it is not just with the mouth that God’s name can be taken in vain. The life that a Christian lives can also make one guilty of taking God’s name in vain.

How Do You Take God’s Name in Vain? Exodus 20.7 (Exodus 20:7) Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. What is this verse telling us this morning? Not to curse using God’s name. Now I did not come to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Revealed Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pointers On Praise

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2007

This message was a part of a celebration service we did on the final service of the year. We included numerous testimonies in a vareity of forms (video, voice-overs, text on PowerPoint, etc.). It was a powerful service!

Pointers on Praise One Sunday a visitor showed up in a more formal, liturgical church than he was used to attending. The church was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. That made it all the more obvious when this visitor got excited about something the minister said and he shouted out “Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist