Sermons on Bible Reading:

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon is about the things that take our attention from the things of God, and refocuse us on the things of this world; teaching that we should always remain steadfast in our walk with the Lord.

Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconsidering And Renewing Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 6, 2009

What does it mean to be a Christian in the sense that Jesus meant when He talked about what it meant to be a Christian?

Sermon for CATM – Fall Launch – Reconsidering and Renewing Faith - September 6, 2009 What does it mean to you to be a Christian? If you are a Christian here today at the start of September 2009, what does being a Christian mean to you? Does it mean that you live in a country founded on Christian ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A World Full Of Slipping Standards Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon addresses the reason that many Christians find themselves struggling in the world that they should be impacting. Unfortunatly if we let little foxes roam in our lives then we discover ourselves slowing slipping into living a life of compromise

A world full of slipping standards – Song of Solomon 2:15 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? We all know Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. It really is a cool piece ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Question

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. All true ministry flows out of our answer to that question.

The Big Question John 21:15-22 5-17-09 I want to take you to a small group of fishermen this morning. These five men have been fishing off the southern coast of the Sea of Galilee near the village of Tiberias. It’s been a disappointing night. They have worked all night and have caught nothing. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Coming Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Denying Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009

Discussion of Peter’s boldness in telling Jesus he would stand by Him, his subsequent denials of Jesus, and how we do the same thing sometimes...

Denying Jesus Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; John 21:15-17 July 26, 2009 Me/We: I had originally planned to bring another message about that Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the sacrament of Communion. But the more I actually worked on the message, the more I felt like God was telling me I needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009

Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion And Eden Connection Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

The area where Adam fell is possibly the place where Jesus felled sin.

The End is the Beginning Series The Crucifixion & Eden Connection Nov. 22, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I The area where Adam fell is possibly the area where Jesus fell sin. A In the week leading to the cross, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent: Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2009

To truly recognize Jesus we need to: Identify who Jesus is; Acknowledge who Jesus is; Approve of who Jesus is; and Give Tribute to Jesus, for who he is.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. The world did not recognize him. For us as Americans when we use the word recognize, we generally use it in the sense of identification. “I was driving to Costco and this quickly car passed me up. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Our Example

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus endured the mocking as He was being tried and crucified.

He is Our Example Matthew 27:27-44 October 25, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned a few times that there are some people in my life who have served as models or examples for me, especially in terms of living for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009

Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Deadly Virus

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010

Sin is not excused by good works, and unrepentant self-indulgence is destructive. Sexual integrity is not just a private matter; how we handle it will determine what happens with our church.

This has the potential for being the shortest sermon I’ve ever done. At first glance, it seems all I need to do with this text is to praise the church for doing so well, declare myself to be against sin, and wrap it up. The shortest sermon I’ve ever done, and maybe the shortest on record! Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist