Sermons on Baby Dedication:

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2007

Sixth in a series from Ephesians. We respond to God’s blessings by getting to knw Him better.

I¡¦m sure that many of you this week followed the bizarre story of NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak. Nowak, a 43 year old married mother of 3, apparently had a romantic interest in a fellow astronaut with whom she had trained together. Jealous of another woman who she believed also had a romantic interest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Burden

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Landing Safely After A Spiritual High Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Seventh and final in our Purpose-Driven Life series, this message looks at how to put into practice what we have learned in the previous 40 days.

Landing Safely After a Spiritual High Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 25, 2007 For those of you who have been part of the 40 Days spiritual journey that we’ve been on here at Wildwind, welcome. But I understand there will be some of you here that are maybe here for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift From The Name

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007

Understanding the name Jesus helps us understand Christmas and why He came. We can see this in: 1) THE GIVER OF THE NAME 2) THE MEANING OF THE NAME 3) THE FOCUS OF THE NAME

There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week, because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name in England and Wales by next year. Muhammad is regularly cited as the most common name in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Other

Get In. Hang On. Don't Fall Off. Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A sobering look at how God’s plan is to bring us home, clean us up, and keep us there

1. Title: Get In. Hang On. Don’t Fall Off. 2. Text: Hebrews 10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, September 3, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than the Best” 4. Type: textual 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the necessity of remaining faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Prayer with God also involves listening to what He has said and to the ways He continues to direct us.

1. Title: Your Servant is Listening 2. Text: I Samuel 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 17, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is also a part of our “tuning in to God,” not just us speaking to Him. And for them to understand how to listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How Freemen React To Authority" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon 8 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. 12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Da Vinci Con - Is Jesus Really God?

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 5, 2006

The Da Vinci code claims that Jesus’ divinity was established by a close vote. This message looks at what Jesus said about Himself, what others said, what history proves about His divinity.

Cracking the Da Vinci Code #2 – Was Jesus God? Over the past 25 years there have been several attempts in Hollywood to smear, put down or challenge the Christian faith. For some reason Christians tick off the Hollywood elite. It may be the same reason that cockroaches, rats, skunks and mice don’t ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Core Values -- Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Core Values -- Equipping Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Equipping – Five Hour Heroes – Ephesians 4:11-16 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

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

“GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Exodus 25:2

Denomination: Christian Church

A Oneness Marriage

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you

INTRODUCTION Opening: The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you know what you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-25

Mary: A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

Mother’s Day Sermon - 2006

Mother’s Day 2006 MARY: A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD JOHN 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Gospel of John - Chp. 3:12:50 - 16:08 - 3:18} A wedding took place at Cana, in Galilee. Now, weddings are almost always times of great joy, but sometimes, even with the best of planning, things go wrong. So ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Scripture Is Foundational Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A series on our church’s core values (two not posted here were done by other speakers).

Trinity Baptist Church March 26, 2006 True Values Scripture is foundational Matthew 7:24-27; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Howard Hendricks used to say, “aim at nothing, and you’ll hit it every time.” That holds true of both people and organizations. When it comes to “doing life“ -- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction / The Divinity Of Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 13, 2006

Many question have since the move and the book the Da Vinci Code came out. This message deals with the divinity of Christ.

Turn Your Bibles to John 1:1 and verse 14 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Divinity of Christ Introduction: I had a friend in Christ send me a cartoon this week. In the background of this cartoon was a movie theater with a sign saying, “The Da Vinci Code.” It showed lots ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational