Sermons on Awhile:

Uncompromised Character Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Temporary Inconvenience

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 14, 2007

Whatever the battle or struggle you are facing right now,It won’t last forever the storm will pass and the sun will shine again,It’s just a Temporary Inconvenience.

2Co 4:15-18 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Next Step

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007

A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:29-30

Denomination: Christian Church

No God, Know Error; Know God, No Error

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 19, 2008

Message based on Jesus’ words to the Sadducees, that they were in error because they didn’t know the Scriptures.

No God, Know Error; Know God, No Error Matthew 22:23-33 September 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: There are lots of areas in life in which I’m completely ignorant. Things like farming, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 22, 2008

In Haggai 2, we see God’s charge to the people of Israel and his promise that the Temple will be rebuilt, and one day the “glory of this house shall be greater than the former.” And this is true in our lives as well. The temple that is in our hearts w

Extreme Makeover Sermon By CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. We are continuing our series this week on Rebuilding the Temple in Our Heart, while looking at the book of Haggai. Today we are looking ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Community Of Acceptance Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 17, 2011

Becoming a Community Church by builing a community of acceptance.

Building a Community of Acceptance Colossians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12-14 (New American Standard Bible) 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Deeper Community Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

1. Church Attendance January 3, 2010 Developing a Deeper Community A husband and his wife woke up one Sunday morning and the wife began to get dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband wasn’t ready and hadn’t even gotten out of bed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Great Catch Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus calls His disciples while they are out fishing

The Great Catch Our text this morning will begin in Luke 5:1. I never understood fishing. I get some people make a living at it but as a hobby it seems weird to me because it requires something that I don’t have a lot of: patience. The idea of just sitting around for hours waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

Power Over Hnger Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus feeds a whole bunch of people with a snackable.

14. Who is Jesus? November 21st, 2010 The Feeding We are in Luke 9:10 this morning. This is a text most of you are probably familiar with. This is the only event prior to the last week of Jesus life that is recorded in all four gospel accounts. So there is something very important about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: *other

Changing The World Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus sends out 72 to minister for His kingdom

19. Who is Jesus? December 26th, 2010 Changing the World Today we continue our study through Luke’s gospel asking the question: who is Jesus. We are in Luke 10:1 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to the towns and villages of Judea. This sending is very similar to the sending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

The God Who Encourages Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2009

God encourages Paul when he was discouraged. Ministry is hard work, but God is in it with you. Your circumstances do not determine how you fare.

THE TOOL CALLED ‘DISCOURAGEMENT’ Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a garage sale and sell all the tools of his trade. There were envy, jealousy, hatred, deceit, pride, idolatry and many others. Each of the tools was marked with its own price tag. On the day of the big sale, all were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Christmas

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Dec 28, 2008

This is about what is Christmas to me. What our Lord did for us.

What is Christmas? Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Metamorphosis

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Followers of Christ are not to conform to the devil’s schematic, but cooperate with a transformation that enables conformity to God’s plan.

Metamorphosis Romans 11:33 – 12:2 A woman was undergoing surgery and died on the operating table. But God told her that He wasn’t going to call her home for twenty more years. When she recovered, she was so glad to know she had so many years that she decided to change everything about her ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Crowd Doesn't Count When It Comes To Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Discussion of the two crowds at Jerusalem - the one at the Triumphal Entry and the one at the trial before Pilate.

The Crowd Doesn’t Count When it Comes to Christ Matthew 21:6-11; 27:15-26 April 1, 2007 I’ve mentioned before that when I was younger, I made a number of foolish decisions, some of which could have cost me my life or at least land me in jail. As I was working on this message, it occurred to me ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan