Sermons on Biblical Prophecy:

The Real Miracle-Grow Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Home Into Something Better--Let's Deal With Attitudes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon looks at how our own attitudes contribute to discord that we find in our homes. Our goal is to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

Turning Home Into Something Better “Let’s Deal With Attitudes” Glenville 11/4/12 Genesis 25:19-34 James 4:1-12 Is there anybody here who is a part of a family that has some kind of attitude problem? Is there anybody here who has been told by others, you need to change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The need for prayer

1 Timothy 2 - Prayer 10/5/08 Turn with me this morning to the second chapter in the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy in towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We saw that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his young protegé. Paul left Timothy at Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modesty Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The need for modesty

1 Timothy 2b: Modesty 10/12/08 Turn with me this morning to the second chapter in the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We saw that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his young protegé. Paul left Timothy at Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Balance - Work Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 1, 2013

First in a series on keeping our balance in life. Work, Rest and Play are three of the areas we need to keep in balance. This message focuses on why we work and some of the hindrances to keeping work in balance with the rest of life, and the "shift" tha

Keeping Your Balance - Work Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Two weeks ago, our guest speaker, Mr. Jon, spoke about balance. Having a balance in our lives of the things that are good and necessary parts of our lives. I want to bounce off of that message. Jon gave the introduction. For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Fathers Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 5, 2013

What do you do when as a father you’ve made a terrible mistake and you don’t want to be irresponsible? This particular mistake bothers you so much and you just want to make things right. And the Lord does want you to do the right thing.

Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also bore him sons, and when they were grown up, they drove Jephthah away. “You are not going to get any inheritance in our family,” they said, “because you are the son of another woman.” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Reproduce Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 10, 2013

A plan to share Christ, life evangelism, children

BORN TO REPRODUCE 1 John 1: 1-4, 1 John 2:12 (pp.855) June 9, 2013 INTRODUCTION I’ve been in ministry now for almost 35 years…3 and a half decades...in children’s ministry, youth ministry, and as a preaching minister…I’m 53…for the first years of my Christian ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unless...

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Profit In Greed Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 29, 2013

What do you do with wealth? Where does greed fit the issue?

August 4, 2013 The Profit in Greed A young man asked an old rich guy how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted-wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932--the depth of the Great Depression, and I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013

We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Nazarene

New Year Resolutions

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 9, 2013

Be resolved in your heart to make 2013 the year to be closer to Christ. I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

OUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS I welcome all of you to our first Sunday of 2013 as we prepare for the New Year. For many, the New Year is a time of reflection on the past year and a time to make resolutions for the coming year. It’s a time to look back at things that worked in your life or perhaps did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Big Specks And Little Logs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013

At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Baptize You In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

Explains the words of John the Baptist: "One greater than I is coming...but I baptize in water, He will baptize you in the Holy Ghost." Sermon shows that every believer needs to be sanctified, and the expectation of Mark’s Gospel is that our discipleship

“He Will Baptize You with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:8) Last week we looked at Christ’s calling of his disciples. He said, “Follow me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” And they left their nets, they left their boats and followed him… Others left their tax-collector’s booth or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene