Sermons on Birthday Sermon:

Every Crutch Removed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2009

We learn in this lesson that even when all our crutches are removed and all the we have is God - that God is more than enough.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the jet that was making a transatlantic flight, when suddenly the pilot’s voice came on the intercom: “Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one of our engines has failed. Please do not be alarmed. We can still fly on three ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Theology Gets Personal Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

For Hosea, theology wasn’t merely theoretical, it was life-changing. So should it be for you and me.

When John Claypool was pastor of Crescent Heights Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, he underwent significant personal tragedy—including having a beloved daughter diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the turmoil and torture of losing his, as I recall, 10-year-old daughter, Claypool kept his ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009

What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Wacky Wall Walkers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 23, 2009

We Christians will be seen as wacky, using our own value system; we are wall-builders, giving the world something it really needs; and we are walkers, plodders, keeping at the task faithfully.

Anybody who is reading today’s newspapers can understand at least a part of Nehemiah’s frustration. The newscaster reported from Saudi Arabia this week that when fall comes in a few more weeks the midday temperature will drop all the way down to 110°! Tough times in the Middle East! But I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 7, 2008

Continues to look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit such as Faith, Giving, Intercession, Knowledge, Wisdom, Discernment, Craftsmanship, Apostle

What We Believe Series -Part 11 How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us (Acknowledgement: Dr. Heny Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB) In his book the Holy Spirit Billy Graham says that man has two huge spiritual needs o One is for forgiveness; the other is for goodness, to make a positive contribution ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-13

Fear The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2008

This is the 3rd in a series on David’s life. This message demonstrates why we should fear the Lord. To see it or hear it visit us at www.glenvillenewlife.

Made For A Mission-Fear God 4-6-08 2 Samuel 12:1-12 and Acts 5:-11 Think back for a moment when you were growing up. How many of you had a person in your family that you had a healthy dose of fear and respect for just because of the way the person carried himself or herself? In our family, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

God designed His church to be a family. Not just to act like a family, but to literally be a family.

Opening Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your tests are back and you only have three days to live.” “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Enemy

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008

How to deal with our enemies and please God.

Days of David: How To Love Your Enemy 1 Samuel 24 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday evening, April 13, 2008 This week, I was fixing breakfast for my son Max. He was having a little Pop-Tart thing and he really wanted to help me cook it. So picked him up and I sat him on the counter and he pushed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Under: God's Call To Baptism

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 8, 2008

God’s Call to Baptism

Going Under: God’s Call to Baptism Romans 6:1-4 April 27th, 2008 SHOW VIDEO As we’ve been announcing that we are going to have a baptismal service in a few weeks, I’ve had several people ask me questions about what that means, how we do it, who should be baptized and things like that. I wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Party On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

John chapter 2

Party On! The Miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee - John 2 Intro: This morning, if you have your Bibles, turn with me to the gospel of John, chapter 2. Last week we began our study of John’s gospel. We saw his purpose in 20:30-31 - Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Go Of Worry Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand And Fight: Don't Lose Your Head Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

The helmet of salvation

Stand and Fight: Don’t Lose Your Head Sunday, August 5th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church Now that summer is already half over, and softball season is done, I’ve begun to look forward to our basketball league that starts up every fall. We host the league out in our gym and have shown some very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance