Sermons on Call Upon The Name Of The Lord:

In Debt-What Now?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002

Christians need a Biblical perspective of how much we owe God for our salvation.

INTRODUCTION A. Debt can be devastating 1. Average American has over $8,000 on credit cards 2. Thirty year or more mortgages with high payments 3. Got sticker shock when I bought my last car ($19,600 and that was the next to cheapest they had) 4. Mom inherited money, paid off cards and charged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Lifeguard

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 25, 2001

God is the ultimate lifeguard because he saves us from eternal death and he is always on duty.

The series “Baywatch” has ended after almost a decade of being on television. How many here are familiar with the show “Baywatch”? Supposedly it was about the lives of life guards on the beaches of California (but in all reality it was more about scantily clad men and women running on the beach). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 6, 2001

This is the third in a series of four dealing with various temptations.

The Temptations: Pride 3 of 4 Mark 10:35-41 September 9, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1. Introduction A. The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To His Commands

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

We need to obey Jesus.

Obedience to His Commandments 1st John 2:3-6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at the five verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at the deception of sin, we looked at the deception of saying we don’t have a sin nature, and the deception of saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Right Connection"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002

When Christians remain in fellowship with Christ, we produce the fruit of the vine.

John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God Big Enough To Save You From Yourself

Contributed by Daniel Richins on Aug 24, 2002

No matter what condition your life is in, you can be made whole, because there’s a God big enough to save you from yourself.

John 5:7-8, 14 Jonah 1:11-12, 17 I. Dismal Life Of Paralytic A. found at Pool of Bethesda – “house of grace and mercy” B. Must have resided near the Pool – probably crawled there daily C. He would wait for the angel to trouble the waters D. He had no one to help him to the water, but yet he would ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Jonah 1:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divinely Designed Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

Choice not chance. We have been Divinely Designed. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet TEXT: Genesis 1:1-26a TITLE: Divinely Designed Jesus, the great story telling preacher, came to the conclusion of the greatest story ever preached. He had taught on the great topics of the Christian life. Attitude Living a life of influence Ethics for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Awesome God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Our primary purpose in gathering weekly is to worship our Awesome God.

Awesome God Montreal September 24, 2005 As we come here, weekly for worship together as the family of God, on occasions we need to reorient ourselves about where we are and what we are doing here. We need to think through, even from a family point-of-view what the purpose and meaning of this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Becoming One Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: There was a man who came to this village and he sat down with the villagers by the river and began to eat, when all of a sudden this large crocodile came out of the water and bit his arm off. The man was horrified along with the villagers. They gave him aid and then went about their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Art Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: What is it that all couples do? In fact, some believe that up to 25% of your marriage you do this. It’s conflict. -All couples fight. Good couples fight clean. Bad couples fight dirty. -Good couples press for a resolution. Bad couples press for a victory. -When good couples fight, it exposes ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Need Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007

Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Dreamers To Arise!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006

God will meet us at our level of expectation! We need so igniters to help the church claim God’s promises for us.

WE NEED SOME DREAMERS TO ARISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE NEED DREAMERS IN OUR FAMILIES AND IN OUR CHURCHES. GOD HAD A PLAN AND LIFTED UP JOSEPH TO DREAM AND SUSTAIN HIS FAMILY. A. Jacob married Leah and worked another 7 years to marry Rachel. Joseph had 11 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path To Holiness Starts Here Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006

If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.

THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist