Sermons on Avoiding Worldly Pursuits:

Living Gratefully Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part one of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“LIVING GRATEFULLY” The X-Factor - Week 1 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-21 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: (Sermon video intro :32) You know, the letter “X” can have a number of connotations. For example “X” can stand for mystery like in the X-Files or the X-Men. “X” can be used to shorten something like in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 5 "Manoah and Wife"

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Are You Ready for Children?” test? MESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Place a fish stick behind the couch and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Purity Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 28, 2007

How can you tell if a person is genuinely saved? Paul addresses this issue in his letter to the Ephesians.

Live Out Loud – Our PURITY Ephesians 4:17-32 Recap: For several weeks we’ve been studying Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I believe this epistle might be the most important book in the N.T. b/c it encapsulates the Christian life in a nutshell. You could say that Ephesians is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Relationships Sour Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Pigs To A Party Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007

Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Versus The Shadow

Contributed by John Tung on Mar 28, 2007

The reality of Christ is greater than the shadow of the OT animal sacrifices.

The Reality Versus the Shadow Hebrews 10:1-16 (19-25) John Tung, 3-25-07 I. Introduction The title for today’s message sounds like an athletic competition between two teams: The Reality versus The Shadow, like the Nationals versus the Orioles, or The Redskins versus the Cowboys. But the sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Holiness

Reconstruction: Fortifying Our Vulnerable Places

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

If we are honest with God, there are a lot of things in our lives which are halfway finished. Halfway is one of the most difficult places to be. Now the 4th chapter is about persevering through resistance and opposition. The closer you get to the finish l

Reconstruction: fortifying our vulnerable places Nehemiah 4:7-23 I bumped into some friends I used to play sand volleyball with at Luke’s basketball game last weekend. I hadn’t seen them in awhile. As the course of the conversation unfolded, I asked how they were doing with rebuilding their home. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Substitute King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008

First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Stumble Over Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2008

Jesus is either a Rock of Refuge or a Stumbling Stone. Sermon uses three "stumbling stones" -- Sinner, Savior and Simple.

Why People Stumble Over Christ Romans 9:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 9/28/08 Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Thinking

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

How Are You Thinking Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 23, 2008 I’m not a morning person. How many of you are morning people? How many are not? I’m not a morning person. But in spite of that, I think I do hear what people are saying to me in the morning, although I must admit I’d ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Power To The People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living The Easy Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 27, 2008

This message explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

Living the Easy Life Part 2 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2008 We’re talking about following Jesus – about living our lives as his disciples – learning from him not how to live his life, but how to live our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist