Sermons on Branding:

Why I Am No Longer An Evangelical

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2008

The Evangelical movement has been slipping from its moorings for many years. I believe the departure from orthodoxy is now complete and it is time to separate ourselves from much that is proclaimed under the banner of “Evangelical Christianity.”

Note carefully the indefinite article. This sermon will examine Evangelical the noun. I am not speaking about being evangelical. In that sense, the word evangelical is an adjective describing ones attitude toward sharing the gospel. I am not repudiating my Christian faith, but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Woo

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 27, 2008

God prefers that we woo people rather than whop them.

Title: The Power of Woo Text: Colossians 4:5-6 The Big Idea: God prefers we woo people rather than whop them. Introduction: I’m reading a new book titled, unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons based on research from the Barna ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're No Angel Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008

2 of 5 on Hebrews 1-5. This message from Hebrews 2 focuses on how God made man a little lower than the angels and why Jesus became one of us.

We live in a World Full of Choices Best Buy: Thousands of Possibilities – Get Yours Consider all the choices we have in the world today. I read somewhere that there are over 900 different models of automobiles for sale in the United States. The average supermarket has 45-50 thousand different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Up Your Life To Succeed In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

1. Success comes when you put God first. 2. Success is obedience to God’s laws, especially the law of love. 3. Success is generational.

Setting up your life to succeed in the eyes of God Grant van Boeschoten December 30th, 2007 Proverbs 3:6 (NCV) 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. We are at the end of 2007 and a fresh new year is waiting in store for every single one of us. You haven’t made any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Hope For A New Millenium

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Finding hope, even in difficult time.

Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

6 powerful things found in the name above all names - Jesus Christ!

“What’s in a Name?” (Acts 4:5-14) Well, what a privilege to again be in God’s house, in God’s pulpit, to share God’s message from God’s word with God’s people. It truly is a joy to be able to be with you this morning. The reason we’re here is to worship the true living God in spirit and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14, Acts 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Chose Salvation

Contributed by James May on Jan 22, 2006

Why do poeple choose to be saved? Why did you choose to be saved? If the choice is based upon the right thing, there would be less backsliding.

WHY I CHOSE SALVATION By Pastor Jim May I don’t remember exactly how old I was when I first began to understand that I was a sinner in need of a Savior. I can remember as far back as maybe the age of 5 or 6 years old when I would go to church, sit in the Sunday School classes and hear Sis. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 31, 2006

God gives us opportunities for new choices in the new year,sustains us in circumstances, and promises never to change.

It isn’t very often that New Year’s day falls on a Sunday. It is significant that we start out the new year in church. There is no better place to face the new year than in church. With all due respect for those who like to greet the new year with lavish parties, frolicking get-togethers and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirittual Zombies? Compssion Fatique?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2006

SOME OF OUR WORSE ATTITUDES ARE NOT PLANNED, THEY JUST EVOLVE. I often say: EVEN A DEAD FISH CAN SWIM DOWN STREAM! Are we actively pursuing God’s plan or are we empty zombies?

SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? COMPASSION FATIQUE? TALKERS BUT NEVER DOERS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Christians

Contributed by John White on Feb 25, 2006

As we examine this passage it is easy to see three outstanding things about these who were first called Christians. They had made a CHOICE for Christ. They had been CHANGED by Christ. They were accepting a CHALLENGE for Christ.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-26 "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Gates: Narrow And Wide" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 18 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” With verse 13 Jesus is beginning His conclusion to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

One Extraordinary Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006

Part 4 in series God in Five Weeks, this message looks at the second person in the Trinity, Jesus - or God the Son. Specifically it examines Jesus’ belief that he was God, Jesus extraordinary life, extraordinary death, and the nature of the choice we are

One Extraordinary Life God in Five Weeks, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 10/15/2006 My head is filled with songs about Jesus from the hymns and choruses I learned growing up in the church. “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know. Fills my heart with longing – keeps me ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Attributes Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007

Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Greatest Choices

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007

A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist