Sermons on Bible Stories:

Meeting The Challenge: Part Two Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the last four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PART TWO” OPEN: A. Laurence J. Peter: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” 1. Goals are important --they help us establish: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 22, 2008

In order to become known as the praying church, we need to go to our master and teacher for instruction.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words. INTRODCUTION: It is good to be back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good People Go To Heaven, Right? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 29, 2008

the common deception is that good people go to heaven, which is not true at all!

GOOD PEOPLE GO TO HEAVEN, RIGHT? MARK 10.17-31 I remember once having to do a funeral of someone who had no church connections at all. To my knowledge they had no faith in Christ Jesus. Yet at the graveside several members of their family came and asked me if I thought the deceased would be in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Don’t let the past be the focus of your future.

The Way of Jesus Luke 9:51-62 June 24, 2007 On Thursday, Deb and I left Luke, Ben and Emma with my parents at the Oregon coast and took off to attend a portion of our denomination’s Annual Meeting in Portland. After the meeting was over, Deb and I got back in the car to head back to our campsite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Infant Syndrome

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 19, 2007

growing up

Original (in part) (Grow up) 05/1990 [s1] Infant Syndrome April 29, 2007 PM Hebrews 5:10-6:3 Joshua 3 - 4 It seems we learn a lot from the wanderings of the children of Israel. Just about any time we need a good object lesson – we can go to Exodus or Joshua, and we can learn what not to do! No ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Trust In God's Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 26, 2007

The prophet Isaiah reveals yet another portion of the future that awaits man-kind. It is a future that will demand the utmost trust in God. But for those who focus their life on God, they will find extraordinary peace for whatever they face.

ISAIAH 26:1-6 TRUST IN GOD’S PROTECTION Philippians 4: 6-8 Because of God’s victory over the city that ruled the world through oppression the prophet pens a song that will be sung by the redeemed when the Messiah establishes His millennial kingdom. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You're The President Of What? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007

Exposition of three truths in Acts 4:1-22 regarding the trial of the apostles before the Sanhedrin

Text: Acts 4:1-22, Title: You’re the President of What? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Kenneth Gailbraith, in his autobiography, A Life In Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper. It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Fear (Fear Not)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2007

Joshua had a BIG task at hand. God encouraged him NOT to be lead by fear.

INTRODUCTION • THE MATRIX START DVD. Time: 1:10 Start Time: 0:53:38 End Time: 0:54:48 Start Cue: Feet zooming in on building top End Cue: Man laying on pavement • Each day we have to decide if we are going to let the fear of what is before us keep us from living the way that God wants us to live or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Will God Help Us? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

Why will God help us? (2 Chronicles 7:11-22; 2nd Kings 6:15-17) A child of God The natural reaction of most of parents is to come running when their children are in trouble. Most parents are very protective of their children even if the child does not always act right. God is just as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Path Of Praise

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 16, 2007

This great passage shows us HOW to praise God: Personally, Verbally, & Continually, and then we find ’5 Results of choosing to walk the Path of Praise.’ Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

The Path of Praise Psalm 34:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PathOfPraise.html We must choose whether we will walk the path of praise or just continue to follow the avenue of the average. But consider carefully, for the path of praise leads to bigger and better things that tower high above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

this series focuses on how we are like the buzzard, bat, bumblebee and eagle. Part one focuses on the buzzard.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like A Buzzard? Scriptures: Matt. 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2; John 20:24-29 Introduction I get a lot of inspirational emails from relatives and friends. Some of these emails give me inspiration for sermons and Bible study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silent Phones Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 23, 2007

What you need or want just be patient and wait on God to call you.

You remember last lesson we talked about David and how he defeated Goliath. David helped us learn how to defeat our giants. You remember? - Face them head on - Get to the head of the problem - Be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Do not be scared - Keep your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wwjd

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

We wear the bracelets WWJD, but do we really want to do what jesus would do?

“WWJD? His Job! Scripture: Genesis 1:26; 2:8,15-17; 3:1,6; Luke 4:18-19; 9:1-2, 6 James 5:14-15 Introduction When I was a child, we had chores. The main chores were cleaning our rooms and taking turns washing the dishes. It was not uncommon for one of us to try and get ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2008

I. The Definition of Godly Wisdom. II. Godly Wisdom Is Different Than Earthly Wisdom. III. How Godly Wisdom Works In Relationships.

Living In Godly Wisdom Every day we have contact with many different kinds of people. Some are inspiring – others are irritating. Some are fascinating – others are frustrating. Some are delightful – others are dreadful. The fact is – many of the problems we have in life are because of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today God Is First Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first results in reaping His blessings.

Last Sunday, we saw the command to put God first. One way of showing that the Lord is first in our lives, that we are dependent on Him, is through our prayers. One time, a pastor found himself seated beside a Muslim during a plane ride. He then shared the Good News to him. To his pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist