Sermons on Brand New Start:

Loving God And Loving People

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Notice in those verses the question that Jesus was asked. "Which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus gave the same answer as the he gave the lawyer in our text. Love God. Love your neighbor. He then states that all the law hangs on these two comma

Text: Luke 10:25-37 (NASB) Introduction: In April of 1998 in our nation’s capital Military Police Maj. Odie Butler said he was northbound on I395 about 10 minutes before 6 a.m. when he came upon an accident near Alexandria. Amid the debris of a single-truck accident, a person was on the highway, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

The One Thing You Can't Live Without

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon calls on people to place saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Introduction What is the one thing in life that you can’t live without? What is that "one thing" that is most important? Many would name some material thing such as car, or a piece of property. Others would name their job or favorite hobby. Still others would mention some immaterial thing such as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Here!

Contributed by David Whitten on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon speaks of God’s presence in worship and with us always

He Is Here, Really! DSW@UCC1-28-07 Most of us go to church and expect to entertain the presence of people we know. You may have thought to yourself oh, when I see Betty I’ll ask her about the recipe of her meat balls, when I see Phil I’ll talk to him about that Redskins game… When we come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You First Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Again Lord – Do It Again!

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is a sermon which deals with our need for the Pentecost experience in our own lives. What God did for the 120 in the Upper Room He wants to do for us!

I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both about to doze off when the grandfather clock began to chime signifying the new hour. It began one chime, two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

"For The Love Of God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 8, 2006

God loves you ... unconditionally. He couldn’t love you any more than He does ... or any less than He does. Bask in the love of God!

“For The Love Of God” Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! (Just a reminder, guys!) When we think of Valentine’s Day, our thoughts go towards “love”. And, when we think of “love”, we must think of the greatest love the world has ever known … the love of God. Turn with me to Ephesians 3:17-19 – “that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:39

Denomination: Baptist

Falling Prey To Negative Messages?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

Negative tongues are dangerous, but so are negative ears. We can see the negative and focus there or we can focus on Divine possibilities.

FALLING PREY TO THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE? THERE IS A NEGATIVE TRAP! FIXED FAITH OVERCOMES THE NEGATIVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PREY: ***ONE THAT IS HELPLESS AGAINST ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Biblical View Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006

This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Catch The Wind

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Action In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Mar 8, 2006

When we face crisis, we can either allow it to paralyze us or take effective action. Joseph provides us an excellent example.

In the Vice Presidential Debates of 1992, Dan Quayle implored the voters to vote for him and George Herbert Walker Bush. His reason for it was this: “Sometime in the next four years, you’re going to have a crisis! You need to be able to trust the leader you have at that time.” Now of course, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist