Sermons on Baptized By John:

Slow Computers And Waiting Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010

We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.

SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bound In Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Characteristics Of A New Creation"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Certain characteristics will be clearly evident in one who is truly born from above. Paul saw them in action in the Thessalonian church

We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

What God Does When Life Hurts Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 13, 2010

When life hurts, God provides His presence to protect us

THE STRESS BUSTERS # 7 WHAT GOD DOES WHEN LIFE HURTS "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 INTRODUCTION: We're concluding Psalm 23 today. In Psalm 23 we have seen how much God loves you. We've seen how much God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Conqueror & The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 18, 2010

A prophetic description of Alexander the Great's progress south conquering the traditional enemies of Israel by divine providence & the deliverance of Jerusalem. But the total prophecy does not point to this conquer's success but to another Hero's success

ZECHARIAH 9: 1- 9 A WORLD CONQUEROR AND THE PRINCE OF PEACE [Ezra 6:13-22 / Ezekiel 26:12-14] Zechariah does not record for us that the Temple was completed but Ezra (6:13-22) does. However, the completion of the Temple was not the end of the story. With the temple finished Zechariah relays ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Righteous King Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2010

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 17

Zechariah 9: 1 – 17 The Righteous King 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus its resting place (For the eyes of men and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD); 2 Also against Hamath, which borders on it, and against Tyre and Sidon, though they are very ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ahhh Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 1: 1 – 17 Ahhh… Love 1 The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; therefore the virgins ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 1: 1 – 17 Love 1 The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; therefore the virgins love you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Can I Survive When I Am So Lonely

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 26, 2010

When our feelings tell us we are alone, how shall the Christian respond. Reviewing David’s life when he was fleeing from Saul provides insight into a godly response to loneliness.

“With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see: there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Important About The Virgin Birth?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

Why the virgin birth is necessary for Jesus to be able to save us from oour sins.

In a December 2007 poll conducted by the Barna Group, three quarters of the people polled said that they believed in the literal virgin birth of Jesus. My first reaction to those results was that the number was actually much higher than I expected based on my familiarity with the results of other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships A Biblical View

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 12, 2010

A look at what God has to say about relationships

Relationships a Biblical view: I told everyone last week that the talk today was going to be a talk I felt God prepared me for during the last 5 years of my life. A talk that I felt God put inside of me for just this time. As I began to put down on paper all the thoughts and feelings and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare

The Harvest

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

While Scripture is clear about our responsibility to those in need, we cannot forget the harvest, and we cannot forget that "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men."

The Harvest TCF Sermon July 25, 2010 Many of you know that before I was on staff as church administrator and an elder here at TCF, I had a public relations business for about 15 years. One of the things I did for my p.r. clients was go to trade shows or conventions. This is where companies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“if You Only Knew” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon focuses on how God has fulfilled His purpose in our lives through Jesus

“If You Only Knew” Ephesians 1:15-23 October 19, 2008 OPEN: Ill of Randolph Hearst, wealthy newspaper publisher who spent a fortune collecting art treasures. He read of a particular rare piece of artwork which he determined he must have – His agents were sent abroad to find it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New And Improved Lottery Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 21, 2010

A study of chapter 45 verses 1 through 25

Ezekiel 45: 1 – 25 The New and Improved Lottery 1 “Moreover, when you divide the land by lot into inheritance, you shall set apart a district for the LORD, a holy section of the land; its length shall be twenty-five thousand cubits, and the width ten thousand. It shall be holy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 45:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel