Sermons on Brokeness:

An Invisible Thread

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 21, 2013

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit to unite Christians in the Church.

Pentecost Day 2013 May 19, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Acts 2:1-11 “An Invisible Thread” They lived just two blocks from each other, but they couldn’t be more different. He was 11 years old, with an abusive father, a drug-addicted mother, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Like The Script, Then Rewrite It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 6, 2013

Life is to short, to fall for the tricks of the enemy, we should be just like “sweet brown” you know the lady that coined the term, “ain’t got time for that”

Don’t like the script, then rewrite it! Ill. Ron Hutchcraft tells the story of Harold. Harold wanted to be in the annual Christmas play which was always a big production in his town. But Harold was not the top student in his class and seemed to have a lot of problems. The directors of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that harm churches.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of Almighty God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

The Fire of God is what is needed in the Individual and Church today

THE FIRE OF ALMIGHTY GOD 29For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29 ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reverse - Pt. 2 - Setting Up A Reverse Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 2 – Setting Up a Reverse I. Introduction As I mentioned to you last week I wrestled for several years. Here is the pictorial proof for you entertainment. Tim offered to let me borrow Jake’s singlet to wear while I preach. That didn’t take much thought to turn down! Wrestling is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Reaction To Sin Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 31, 2011

This message looks at how Moses reacted to the people sinning around the golden calf and how we, the church, should react to sin today.

Our Reaction to Sin Exodus 32:20 The way we react to certain situations tell a lot about us. There are some things that we are able to control, but the one area we normally let our guard down is in our reactions. Tonight I want to look at how Moses reacted to seeing the people worshiping a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-20

He Took My Beating

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2012

The year is 1885, and it’s the first day of school for the children of this small school in upstate, South Carolina. The last teacher had left unexpectedly, and the students are waiting outside of the one-room school house for the new teacher to arrive.

He Took My Beating Sierra and I have worked in Children’s Church for many years. Although we are not currently teaching children, I have some very fond memories of those days. The sermon for today is one that I first gave during a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Roasted Chicken Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 34 – 35

Luke 13: 34 – 35 Roasted Chicken 34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35 See! Your house is left to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

(Jesus Is Lord!) Revelation- The Last Half

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2012

Verse upon verse teaching on Revelation 12:1NLT Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Not an actual woman, but a symbolic

(JESUS IS LORD!) Revelation- the Last Half Revelation 12:1-17NKJ Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do They See?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 30, 2012

Do people see Christ's love in you? And do they see your love for him?

I really enjoy reading Our Daily Bread. Recently I have been really trying to start my days off with a daily dose of wisdom that is printed for the day. The devotions are so simple and to the point, they really have a neat way of speaking to me no matter what the topic is. The other day I read a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Other

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 19, 2013

A Christ Centred Ceremony of Marriage in which attendees will hear the good news.

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony Dakota Community Church June 2013 All Rise - Bride enters. Welcoming Statement & Prayer of Blessing: Dear family and friends we have come together today at the invitation of Groom and Bride to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is the culminating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 22, 2013

Paul in Romans 12 calls on the followers of Christ to yield themselves completely to God, to capitulate to His Lordship. Until we do this we can never experience the fullness of joy and blessing God has for us individually and as a church.

Absolute Surrender Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of A Testimony

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2013

A sermon to emphasis the importance of our personal testimony.

"The Test of a Testimony" Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. INTRODUCTION: Enoch is one of the most interesting characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 8, 2013

Elijah demonstrated seven of the most common symptoms of depression; God responded and with in four ways to help Elijah overcome his depression.

A friend of mine spent four years working in psychiatric wards in hospitals while he was in college and graduate school. He said the approach to the patients seemed to be the same: it would begin with medication, individual counseling and group therapy and often lead to EST (electric shock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Friends

Shoutin Words

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 14, 2013

Four words that should make anyone shout.

“Shoutin’ Words” “He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. God has purchased our freedom with his blood and has forgiven all our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 Intro: Friends who hear and read this message, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational