Sermons on Attract:

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage & Singleness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 14, 2003

Message 7 of 17 from 1 Corinthians. Marriage is God’s gift to humankind. It is intended to meet our innermost needs – physically; emotionally; and spiritually. What God intends is not always what people experience. When we live as children of the ligh

Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage, & Singleness Marriage is God’s gift to humankind. It is intended to meet our innermost needs – physically; emotionally; and spiritually. What God intends is not always what people experience. When we live as children of the light it impacts the sacred covenant of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuing Love Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Linton on Jul 14, 2003

How do you view God’s love? Do you believe that God’s love for you is really unconditional? In fact, not only does God love you unconditionally, He pursues you with His love.

The Pursuing Love of God Do you ever feel like you have blown it so bad that it seems as if there is no way God could ever love you? I don’t know about you, but I find it very hard to believe that God still loves me even the very second after I sin. Somehow I feel like I have to earn my way back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Essential Belief In A Triune God

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Feb 27, 2003

The doctrine of the trinity is central to the Christian faith and essential for us to believe.

I Introduction: A) Last week we talked about what God was not 1) I told you that he was not one of many gods 2) I told you that he was not a god that, like an actor took on the role of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 3) We discussed a few of the attributes of God that Christ and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Golden Lampstand” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 8, 2010

What does the portrayal of the church being like a golden lampstand say about how God sees His church?

One of the principles associated with spiritual maturity is that spiritual maturity comes from learning to see things from God’s perspective. When I come to see things as God sees them, it makes all the difference in the world. When I learn to see those without Christ as God sees them, I develop ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Eyes Opened (Part I)

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus takes a man’s physical blindness and demonstrates the stages of spiritual insight and sight.

Tonight we cover part one of our study in John 9 concerning the opening of man’s eyes. Chapters 8 & 9 of John are still under the title, The Revelation of Jesus, The Light of Life. Man is spiritually blind, and our eyes need to be opened. The mission of Jesus is to open the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Partake Of The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

Jesus said He was the Bread of Life. When we talk about partaking of the Bread of Life, what are we talking about? And that is the focus of this passage. Just how do we come to know Jesus personally?

Tonight’s passage deals with partaking of the Bread of Life. Jesus said He was the Bread of Life. When we talk about partaking of the Bread of Life, what are we talking about? (How one comes to know Jesus personally.) And that is the focus of this passage. Just how do we come to know ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lord

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist - The Messenger

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 7, 2011

The greatest Christmas present we could give anyone is to tell them about Jesus

WSG 11-12-11 John the Baptist Story: Helen Keller tells of the dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Comfortable Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desert Disappears

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

ADVENT 3 - The desert disappears. The wilderness of our sin blooms with joy whenever we are watered with God's living and active word.

THE DESERT DISAPPEARS (Outline) December 12, 2010 - Advent 3 - ISAIAH 35:1-6 INTRO: The Christmas season is considered to be a time of joy and rejoicing. But mental health pro-fessionals tell us that the month of December is the busiest time of the year in their offices. Depression ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Advantage Of God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

When we think of someone taking advantage of someone else, we often think of this is negative terms. Our thoughts often go to one person getting over on another person in one way or another. In contrast, this passage of Scripture affords us an opportuni

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GOD 2 Peter 1:3-11 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist