Sermons on Buy Back:

Country Club To Church: The Membership

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 11, 2008

The church is looking more like a country club with every year, this is a call back to service instead of being served. We are not on a religious vacation, but a spiritual journey.

COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MEMBERSHIP THEME: OVERCOMING A ME ATTITUDE FOR A CHRIST ATTITUDE TEXT: PHIL. 3:1-11 Feeling the hot sun upon me is heavenly. Walking to the pier to eat an ice-cream cone is one of the simple pleasures. Reading a great book as I hear the consistent waves in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Can Be Exalted In You Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 7, 2008

Paul explains the power of prayer and his hopeful deliverance. Understanding what can happen if the church gets back to the power of what prayer can do.

Christ Can Be Exalted In You and His Church! Philippians 1:18-21 Intro: Herbert Jackson, A new missionary was assigned a car that would not start without a push or what we would call a jump-start. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning To Light The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

... And Then God Showed Up Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011

The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Direct And Protect Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—ever—but there are plenty of us and there are plenty of people who look back and wish that they had.

We’re starting this brand new series, Guardrails, and if you can’t remember the name of the series—this should be unforgettable. We’re pretty excited about this. Now, everybody knows what a guardrail is, but you probably don’t know the official definition of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the second look at Peter’s life in our series "Close Encounters". The outline is 1-)Peter’s Crash, and 2-)Peter’s Come Back.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 15 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 2 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, and months, is we’ve been talking about the fact that no matter… --who you are --what you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Dinosaur Principles In A Developed Society

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2009

What can we do about failure, hurt, regrets we carry and bad, destructive choices we’ve made? Go back to the Bible

Embracing Dinosaur Principles in a Developed Society Scripture reading: Psalm 51: 1-10; 16-17 Sermon text: Psalm 51:10 KCC 2009–10–13 David’s Psalm concerning his adulterous affair with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 (year earlier). For David, adultery, for another it could be lust but not lust for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Goodness And Severity Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 16, 2014

If the LORD holds back from judgment, it is not because of any inability on His part. He is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

THE GOODNESS AND SEVERITY OF GOD. Nahum 1:1-7. We live in an age when people feel uncomfortable with the idea of a jealous God (Nahum 1:2), who condemns the wicked. Even some Christians, and sadly some Christian teachers and preachers amongst them, seem to want to drive a wedge between the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2013

The ten lepers had a real problem that required real healing. Jesus blesses them, why did not all ten come back to give thanks?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Governor Bradford made what many would call the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth. • The life and voyage the Pilgrims experienced was tough. • They lost over half of the people they started, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tickle My Ears, But Don’t Scratch My Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2009

The Apostle foretells a day when Christians will deliberately turn their backs on sound doctrine, embracing error because it makes them comfortable and because the error is convenient.

“The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”[1] There is an old saying that is sometimes heard among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jeff Kennedy on Sep 9, 2009

John tells us about Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. What does John want us to know about Jesus from this story?

Video Clip: Princess Bride, “Mostly Dead” Connect: Today, in American society, we are obsessed with avoiding death. In the last 10 or fifteen years we have seen unthinkable advances in science and medicine – all of which are designed to makes our lives easier, to make us healthier, to correct ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: *other

Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

For God So Loves

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

Imagine God sent us back to the beginning. Journey through time and discover the power God's love for you. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

Imagine God sent us back to the beginning. You hear God say, 'let there be light!' Instantly you see the light. You hear God say over His creation, 'it is very good.' You look up and see the living God in heaven. You see the Father, you see the Son and you see the Holy Spirit and the three of ...read more

What The World Needs To Know

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ