Sermons on Beg:

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Christian Needs To Do: Study His Word

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let me ask a few questions tonight: ľ Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? ľ Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Chris

This morning I have $1440 in my pocket. It¡¦s pretty rare day that I have less than $1000 in my pocket. What if I took this money and give it to someone in this room. Let¡¦s say I give it to you, not only will I give this to you, but I will give it to you everyday for the rest of your life. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Vew From The Cross

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A first-person dramatic monolouge for Good Friday based on what might have been the thoughts of the centurion guard at the foot of the cross.

A View From The Cross: “Father, Forgive Them” Good Friday Meditation – 2005 Dr. Bill Nieporte, Pastor, Red Bank Baptist Church Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Claudius. You can call me Claude. I am a professional soldier in the Roman army. I enlisted as soon as they’d take me and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 12, 2005

Esther made a difference. One person can make a difference. Believe that and live with that thought in mind.

You Can Make A Difference Esther 4:1-4:17 In our world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. What can I as one individual contribute to the overwhelming needs of our world, our church, etc.? But the truth is, No one else can do the things that God has called and gifted ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Called Samuel

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

Samuel’s call was timely because the priesthood of Eli’s family line had been defiled and compromised by his sons Hophni and Phineas.

WHEN GOD CALLED SAMUEL Text: First Samuel 3:1-10 We have all heard of a thing called tough love. Tough love is when one confronts another with unyielding consequences. Tough love does not yield to the ones who want to bend the rules. Tough love is tough because it reminds the ones or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Big Questions Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 28, 2006

When the spirit of God begins to move in our lives, sometimes we end up getting ahead of God which creates some pretty big questions.

Up until this point, when it came to performing miracles, it had been the Jesus show. He was the one healing people, casting out demons, and feeding thousands with just a few loaves of bread and a couple fish. Most of the disciples throughout these different situations had been skeptical for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Filled With The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 30, 2006

Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesian Church shows how Christians can be "filled to your measure with all the fullness of God."

Being Filled To Your Measure Ephesians 3:14-17 “that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” By Chris Nerreau – 03/27/06 ILLUSTRATION: · One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Got To--? Have To --?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2006

We can get so in bondage to the things we have to do that we loose the love of what we are doing? We are blessed and choosen to be allowed to know and serve Jesus our Lord.

GOT TO --- DO I HAVE TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I. THERE IS A CRY FROM THE PEW TO THE PULPIT, CAN WE HEAR IT? DO WE CRY IT? A. We walk in a day when control and manipulation can become a norm. Often those that are power hungry are so driven that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer-Care-Share: My Bookmark Story Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#4 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYING FOR MY CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: MY STORY By Intern Pastor Dave Doyle I’ve been excited by the whole concept of churches in Cedar Rapids coming together in prayer. Think about it. Jesus said that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there as well. Now try to imagine the power ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day God Eavesdropped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002

God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God Puts You On Hold-Don't Hang Up

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 8, 2002

What to do when God puts you on hold.

IF GOD PUTS YOU ON HOLD-DON’T HANG UP By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. There is a bumper sticker, “If God puts you on hold—Don’t hang up.” 2. Survey: a. How many have ever been put on hold? b. How many have ever gotten mad when you were on hold? c. How many have hung up? 3. This ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, Isaiah 8:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001

When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Five Kernels Of Corn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2001

In Psalm 103, verse 1-5, the writer mentions 5 blessings that we should be thankful for.

Five Kernels of Corn Ps 103:1-13 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist