Sermons on Bloom Where You Are Planted:

Who Are You Really Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 13, 2008

One of the first steps in understanding how we are to respond to God’s grace it to discover who we are and what God has done for us.

Psalm 139:1-4, 13-18 “Who Are You, Really” INTRODUCTION We are going to begin something new. Isn’t that exciting! I’ve always enjoyed beginning a new class or starting a new activity, even though I knew it was going to take work and determination. I’ve anticipated the change and the benefits ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Reexamine You Values Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2008

A second step, as we begin to live our lives on loan, is to reexamine our values. Are the values that determine how we live our lives in line with the teachings of Jesus?

1 John 4:11-12, Isaiah 32:5-8, Luke 7:36-44 “Reexamine Your Values” INTRODUCTION It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of lanes. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Destined For Greatness

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Judges 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 21, 2008

EVERY RELATIONSHIP ENDS UP SOMEWHERE, FEW RELATIONSHIPS END UP SOMEWHERE ON PURPOSE The desire of our church is to build purposeful relationships with one another. The kind relationships, which will enrich our fellowship with others and deepen our relatio

Introduction: Play Video Clip #1 You and I were meant to live in community. God has designed us to be together in community. Go back to the creation account in Genesis In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Over the course of the next 48 verses in the Bible, God completes his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Only You Knew

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus the Messiah comes as Prophet Priest and King on Palm Sunday

Luke 19:28-48 Basingstoke Palm Sunday 16th March 2008 If only you knew We usually think of Palm Sunday as a really happy time All the waving palm branches, shouts of Hosanna! Cheers, Celebration. So it’s a surprise to read in v41-42 that Jesus was in tears!! "As he approached Jerusalem and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 18, 2008

Christ Jesus turned Mary’s tears of sadness into tears of joy.

Why Are You Weeping John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: I remember times when I was going through my divorce that I would just weep. People who saw me do this would ask, "Why are you crying?" --- For the life of me, I coudn’t answer. I didn’t know whether it was because I was happy that I was free or sad ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Came For You

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

Jesus came for the broke, the broken-hearted, the bound, the blind, and the bruised.

Jesus Came for You! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, (Luk 4:18) Intro: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Survive The Storm? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Katrina on the Gulf Coast was a ravaging storm: but there are many others that hit our lives --- this sermon points to the only way to survive life’s storms.

Will You Survive the Storm? Matt. 7:24-27, NIV Are you ready for hurricane season? It’s almost time for those months of tension here near the gulf. It’s almost time to get prpeared. When the season hits, water, canned food items, flashlights, and the like will rapidly disappear off store counters. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing As You Shine

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2008

This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of Philippians. Good practical believers training.

Rejoicing as You Shine Text: Philippians 2: 5-17 The only way for a believer to be like Christ is to allow their mind to be renewed daily in the word of God. As a believer soaks his or her mind into God’s word he or she will begin to bear fruit. The old saying is true, “What goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Paying Attention

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

We can learn some valuable lessons from the life of King Hezekiah

Are You Paying Attention II Chronicles 29:1-10 1Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Then, You Will Know

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 28, 2008

This sermon explores how God’s love for us is freely given.

John 14: 15 – 21 – Then, You Will Know Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

A sermon explaining the meaning of sanctification.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 "Be All That You Can Be!" Today we are talking about a word that most people have heard, many Christians brag about, and few understand: sanctification. Sanctification can be a really confusing word because of the way people use it. Most Christians understand the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning For You!

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Jan 2, 2010

It is important that we realize that God desires to bless His children. We are ready to embark upon the best, most prosperous years we have seen thus far. Get ready Get Ready Get Ready!

A New Beginning For You! Intro: End of one beginning of the New • We can look back • Next year I want to look back at the best year so far • God has been Good to me. • No matter how good or bad 2009 was 2010 is here and God has a New Beginning for you. Some of us need it…. Stagnant… • Lets get in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Is Delighted With You!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2010

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “God is Delighted with You!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think it’s safe to say that John the Baptist was as surprised as we are! Or at least, as surprised we should be if we were to read this passage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Connected: The Church & You Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 3 – The Church & You NewSong Church – 09/28/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: *other