Sermons on Being Relevant:

The Born Indentity

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Understanding our identity frees us to be ourselves as God intended us to be!

The “BORN” Identity Open: The title of my message this morning is…”The BORN Identity”. In a recent movie Matt Damon stars as a government secret agent. As the movie opens we see this agent floating on the water, appearing to be dead. A fishing boat happens by and picks him up, unconscious. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Such A Moron

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

A warning that being a Christian means living a life that has been transformed by the Spirit.

Introduction: Jim Marshall running the wrong way Read Scripture/Pray Explanation of Jewish wedding – 3 stages: Background: 2nd part of Olivet discourse, disciple’s question, sandwich of 5 Purpose Statement: To avoid losing site of the goal I. Be Committed A. Recognize Who it is that called you 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Two Battles With Different Results

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The battle of Jericho was successful but sin kept the battle of Ai from being a victory.

Introduction: When it comes to contests of any sort, we like to be on the winning side. If we’re on a ball team or if we have favorite ball team, we don’t like for them to be defeated. But defeats will come from time to time. And I think it’s a great coach who can gather his team around him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson From Asparagus Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

To help the congregation to see themselves as they are so they can become what they are intended to be.

LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN: ASPARAGUS Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon Objective: To help the congregation to see themselves as they really are so they can become what they really need to be. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 18:9-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called Lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Real Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007

What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

“The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Of A Believer

Contributed by John Kycek on Aug 10, 2007

3 attributes of a well-rounded believer: being a person of character, courage, and conviction.

God is looking for people with: • Courage • Conviction • Character You may be sitting in your seat thinking: I don’t have courage... Today, I want to encourage you – God wants to use you! I Samuel 16 (Paraphrase vs. 1-11) 12 ...then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Before And After

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2012

Pictures the believer before beiing filled with the Holy Spirit and after being filled

“Before and After” Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, the before picture, and then so many weeks, or years later - we see the After Picture. Of course the after picture is supposed to look a lot better than the before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

What's Ahead For The Christian

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2012

A look at four of the great things we can anticipate being in our future.

The Big Idea: For the Christian, what’s ahead is better than what’s behind. - The specific context here is that things are going to be better for Israel. - In Romans 11 (see vv. 11-12, 28-29), Paul makes it clear that God is not done with Israel. - Those passages speak of how the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Feb. 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan.

A If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan. 1 He was once a prince but now he is an unsurper, a pretender to the throne of the earth. a Satan rebelled before Adam was created and was cast from heaven. aa Science & Scripture agree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2011

We make Christ known by being present and active in the world... by makine a difference.

Title: Making a Difference Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 3, 2011

The promise and hope of our darkness being turned into light, our blindness into sight.

Ann Landers wrote this story in The Washington Post: “Mrs. Smith was stark-naked and just about to step into the shower when the doorbell rang. She hollered, ‘Who is it?’ He shouted back, ‘It’s the blind man.’ She figured it was safe, so she opened the door. He looked at her in shock and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Eye Of The Tiger “focus”

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 13, 2012

Eye of the Tiger equals being Focused on winning the prize in exclusion of all distractions!

Quote: “Keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't want.” - Hannah Whitall Smith “It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." - Bruce Lee “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about being an authentic Christian. Do we have religion or relationship?

Title: Moving from Religion to Relationship Theme: To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with God Text: John 3:1-19 Introduction I told you we were beginning an 8-week series on Authentic Christianity. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 30, 2011

Being Thankful is a life-long process. It is acknowlwdging god for all His blessings

Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100 Introduction- This morning I want to look at having an attitude of gratitude. Being thankful this Thanksgiving. I want us to take our text from the man after God’s own heart, King David as he offers up thanksgiving to God. Psalm 100 That is exalting the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene