Sermons on Breaking The Bonds:

When Religion Steals Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by e-mailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Dealing with the spirit of religion so that Christ is glorified.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-20) When Religion Steals John 5:9-17 Good morning! Today I want to start with something rather unusual - I want to identify a thief in our midst - I want to name this thief so you are no longer vulnerable to his attack, I want to expose him. That thief’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-17

Denomination: *other

Worship Is A Verb Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2009

Part 7 of this series focuses on the integration of music in the worship service.

Worship Is A Verb Part 7 Scripture: Ps. 96:1; Luke 24:30-32; Eph. 5:19-20; Acts 16:22-26; Col. 3 Introduction: As you may recall, my current series is titled “Worship Is A Verb.” My hope through this series is that we will all come to a point where we fully engage God in true worship – that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Survive As A Mother Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the second sermon in the series of messages on "Survivor". This one talks about motherhood and was preached on Mother's Day.

SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – HOW TO SURVIVE AS A MOTHER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trash Or Treasure?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 10, 2011

Demon-possessed Man

TRASH OR TREASURE? (LUKE 8:26-39) The world’s most expensive coffee is dung, literally, of and to its first consumers. Luwak coffee, or kopi luwak, cost hundreds of American dollars a pound, but the beans are the droppings of the civet creature found in South East Asia, including Philippines ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The (Real) Good Shepard Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Obey. Listen to His voice. Go where He sends, do what He says, accept what He gives and trust where He is taking. Even when the road is difficult. Because I know that with the Lord as my Shepherd, my good shepherd, the “Real” Good Shepherd

The (Real) Good Shepherd Zech 11 October 26, 2008 Intro: I want to rewind a little bit in our study of Zechariah, before diving in to chapter 11. In our previous discussion, we’ve talked about how the exiles were returning from slavery and beginning the process of rebuilding their nation – ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Heals In Answer To Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 2

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer (Part 2) Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 4, 2005 *Hurricane Katrina has brought mind-boggling destruction to Louisiana and Mississippi. Yesterday FEMA reported that the area affected by Katrina covers 90,000 square ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Spouse (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2007

God tells us not to commit adultery. It is a matter of honoring your spouse and God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. • It is interesting to me that after so many years, the 10 Commandments still hit us where we live. • Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtuous Kingdom: (Intro Sermon Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2008

This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 (Part 2) Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover-Contentment

Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006

Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building People In Our New Building

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Brief message given at building dedication.

Building People in our New Building Ex 35:30-36:5 5-18-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org A year ago on April 14th, we walked out onto a dusty spot west of our sanctuary and broke ground for this new facility. We did it knowing that we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008

God provides a Messiah excelling in our every lack.

Scripture Introduction Trouble stalks Judah, the last remaining nation-state of God’s people. The king, Ahaz, allied with notoriously evil Assyria, a people who fiendishly delight in death and destruction. They have already deported Israel (the other tribes of God’s people). 2Kings 17 describes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missed It By That Much Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2008

One of Maxwell Smart’s common phrases was "I missed it by that much." That was funny on a sitcom, but in the real world - and in the spiritual world - that can be deadly.

OPEN: Video of Maxwell Smart ending in “missed it by that much” Back in the 60’s the spies on TV and in the movies were heroes. Whether it was James Bond, Matt Helm, Napoleon Solo, or the cast from Mission Impossible - they were suave and resourceful, capable of escaping danger and death with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Sweet Home Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We have seen Nobody Home, Home Alone, No place like Home, and Home on the Range, now we come to Home Sweet Home.

Intro: 1. There was a conversation between God and Adam. Adam asked, "Lord why did you make Eve with such long, beautiful silky hair?" The Lord said, "So you would like her." "Lord why did you make her so soft and shapely." The Lord said, "So you would her." Adam said, "Lord, she is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist