Sermons on Butterfly Effect:

What Is Truth

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 24, 2005

If Jesus is the answer - what effect will that have on your life

24-03-05 NR Good Friday What is Truth(Jn 18:33-40 and 19:19) I would like to meditate this afternoon on Pilate’s words in John 18:38: What is truth? And perhaps answer the question. Context: When Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus proclaimed that "Everyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

Prayer shouold be an effective tool in your Christian walk.

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Bobby Jackson on Jan 23, 2007

A sermon about the life changing effects of the Gospel message.

I. Intro with Question of neighborhood (Common Ground). a. Have you noticed the homes in your corps neighborhood? b. Ever wonder how they got that way? i. Someone designed the perfect masterpiece ii. Someone else let it deteriorate into the current condition 1. Termites 2. Broken Windows 3. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts About Labor Day

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

Christian values effect the way employers and employees interact.

Thoughts About Labor Day I Thess. 4:11 & II Thess. 3:10-12 INTRO: I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. While we call it "Labor Day," we try to do as little labor as possible and most working people have the day off. I don’t recall anyone wishing me a "happy labor day" or sending me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A More Spiritual Person

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006

Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Wanted A Mountain

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 7, 2007

This is a study that shows the long term effects of being faithful.

THE MAN WHO WANTED A MOUNTAIN TEXT: Joshua 14: 6-15 INTRODUCTION: Caleb was a “We Can” man! Not all of the people that I know are like that; I am afraid that I am not as much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Woman Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 12, 2007

Four things a mom can do to be more effective

“Woman of God ” Today is a special day for special women – the mom’s. The rose that you each received this morning is just a token of our love and honor of you. After church this morning we men are going to serve you a wonderful meal that we have lovingly prepared. We will seat you at a fancy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Holiness

Lost Treasures

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 8, 2007

This is a study on the devestating effects of fornication and adultery in ones marriage

“LOST TREASURES” OR “THE TERRIBLE SIN OF FORNICATION” TEXT: Proverbs 4:23-27, 5:1-23, 6:20-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: These Scriptures Warn! They warn of the high cost of sexual impurity and sexual sin. It warns of the sin of fornication and the sin of adultery. Marriages and homes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Drafted

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006

Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Paul

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles Of Jesus: No No Nazareth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 26, 2006

The complication of lack of faith in the Christian life and its effects.

NO NO NAZARETH MARK 6:1-6 I. THE SITUATION: JESUS IN HIS HOME TOWN A. Jesus arrives in his hometown of Nazareth 1. His disciples are with him which means it is a large traveling group and he would be noticed as He returned home. This could have been a big deal / big event. 2. The people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Counts In God's Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 6, 2008

4 steps to being an effective worker in the communtiy of God

Intro: I received the news that a young man from our bowling league, William Harris died of a heart attack last Saturday morning. 53 years old, in seemingly perfect condition, gone. I heard someone say, when it’s your time to go, you go. But today, I am not going to preach on death, or eternity, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who, Me?

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 9, 2008

Discovering the 4 principles of effective service in the Kingdom of God.

WHO, ME? NEHEMIAH 1:1-2:8 1. Nehemiah Saw a Need (1:3) 2. Nehemiah was Concerned about the Need he saw (1:4) 3. Nehemiah Prayed concerning the Need he saw (1:5-11) Components of Nehemiah’s Prayer A. Acknowledgement of God’s Greatness (1:5) B. Intercession (1:6) C. Repentance ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Mar 18, 2008

This sermon is to enlighten us about the effects of being worried.

Tonight I want to use for a topic. Don’t worry be happy. We live in a society that dictates. We worry about our jobs, our children, our spouses and so many other things. But, the word of God tells us not to worry. Today we will examine the text to determine what the word of God tells us abut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist