Sermons on Books And Literature:

They Lost Their First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 6, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Get God’s view of a good life.

“Good Life” Message in “extreme makeover” series Happy Mother’s Day! Ah the good life… Mothers, actually, all of us dream of the good life, don’t we? Our culture is big on it, especially now powered by the popular “Extreme Makeover” TV series and all its clones. And it seems, as our culture ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is The Son Of God. True Or False Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2004

I want to thank Brian Mavis for his inspiration for this series and Josh McDowell for his great book on Evidences. This is the first of 4

INTRODUCTION • Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • The focus of this movie is the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. The last twelve hours of the life of Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Saying? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 11, 2002

This series of messages lets us take a look into this book of Daniel and see what God has to say to the world and it’s kingdoms.

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? Daniel Chapter 1 4 THINGS THAT GOD IS SAYING THROUGH DANIEL CHAPTER 1 ------------------------------------------------------- I. "I Am In Control Of Kings And Kingdoms" (VERSE 1) A. PROPHECY CONCERNING GOD’S CONTROL - ISAIAH 13 1) v 1-5 God’s in control of Israel - He had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Allow Stress Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The fourth thief: "Stress."

DO NOT ALLOW STRESS TO ROB YOUR JOY A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Revelation: Ultimate Blessings

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation the book of Seven’s contains seven blessings for God’s people. Claiming these blessings leads to great rewards for followers of Christ.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Ultimate Blessings Revelation Introduction: 1. Revelation: the book of sevens—churches, seals, trumpets, bowls, woes, heads, spirits, etc. These are an important verses. It is important because of where it is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

The idea for this series comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. It is part of a series leading up to Easter.

Come Home! Luke 15:11-24 In a small town in 19th Century, England there was a Christmas day tradition. There would be a village party and all the children would receive gifts. Bright smiles, children playing happily, very joyful event, as they would gather around the tree in the center of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Replace A Complaing Attitude Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald called Lord Change My Attitude.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Replace A Complaining Attitude Sunday January 21, 2007 Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Numbers 11:1-3 Intro. A. We are launching today into a brand new sermon series that will take us all the way to Easter Sunday. As you can see ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

In Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the last part of our series in the book of Ruth. We did it on easter sunday. We looked at God’s role in our redemption.

Well it is great to have you all here with us today. Jesus is kind of an interesting guy. Some of you may know the story of Jesus, some of you may not be as familiar with it. So let me recap to get us all on the same page. We know that Jesus lived some 2000 years ago. He was born in a dumpy, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of The Throne Of God

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 18, 2006

In the Bible, the book of Revelation is given by God to “show his servants what must soon take place.” (Revelation 1:1 NIV)

A Picture of the Throne of God By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org In the Bible, the book of Revelation is given by God to “show his servants what must soon take place.” (Revelation 1:1 NIV) In Revelation, the Holy Spirit reveals the glorified Christ, that which is and that which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out On The Ridge

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 29, 2006

A story of a Turkey and an Eagle There is so much more to experience folks! Every time I read the book of Acts I realise that.

GO OUT TO THE RIDGE IAN JOHNSON Jul 29, 2006 An eagle chick got thrown out of its nest as a very young eaglet. A farmer found the chick and decided to give it to a mother Turkey on his farm who raised it. As the young Eagle grew it behaved just like all the other Turkeys. It ate grain, it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renovation: More Than Skin Deep Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the foundational changed that need to happen if we are to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 3 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. We have been immersed knee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Renovation: It Takes Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the kind of change that has to happen for us to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 4 – It Takes Change Philippians 3:1-16 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other