Sermons on Called To Serve:

"Functioning In A Dysfunctional World"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 19, 2007

You can can on four things. 1.Troubles will come, 2. God will be with You in those troubles. 3. God will work them out for your good. 4. It will be worth it.

“Functioning in a Dysfunctional World” October 21, 2007 I was reading an interesting story in the book of Joe this week. What? You haven’t heard of that book? It’s not in the King James Version or even the NIV or Living Bible. I read it in a magazine I get called “REV!”. It was pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus The Guru Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus is the Grounded Guru of Grace

Jesus the Guru October 14, 15 & 18 Jesus Who? In the vein of talking about what the crowds are saying about Jesus, Some people would like to paint Jesus as a guru, or a spiritual guide. I feel like I need to start by saying that the word Guru would have been more than just foreign to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Three Benefits Of Praise Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2007

This sermon makes three points about praise. 1. Praise gets your FOCUS on God. 2. Praise increases your UNDERSTANDING of God. 3. Praise helps build your CONFIDENCE in God.

Three Benefits Of Praising God For centuries being a worshiper of God has meant offering the right sacrifices – following the right set of rules – obeying a certain set of guidelines and worshipping on the right day week or in the right place. Do you remember the woman at the well? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Die?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Horoscope Of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son?.

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007

Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wandering Desire

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 20, 2007

We like to think of God’s blessings as being rewards for good behavior. That is not always the case. In many cases they are given so that we can benefit the kingdom of God, whether through giving to Him or to others and so strengthening other believers.

A Wandering Desire Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ecclesiastes takes us on a journey through Solomon’s life and pursuits. A survey of Solomon’s life shows us that he tried many things in his life. These pursuits are discussed in the historical books of 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Ecclesiastes. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:10

Denomination: Mennonite

Who Needs Grace?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 22, 2007

If we don’t know the sin problem we won’t want the Grace cure.

Who Needs GRACE? Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10It is like you have an uncle you hated, mistreated, made fun of, never did a kind thing to, because someone told you lies about him, you never visited, you hung out with his mortal enemy. In your total poverty, as you 1 As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wondering In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007

TO CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS TO LIVE FOR AND WALK WITH GOD

PP0815 DATE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS! Deuteronomy 2:1-7 De 2:1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. (Notice that statement “into the wilderness” They went into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Better Beware Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You

Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007

Sermon on how Satan sets traps to destroy and kill the children of God.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “You Better Beware.... Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You” Peter 5:8-11(Contemporary English Version) 8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study God's Word Faithfully Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

We expect the members of the church to be growing and maturing in Christ, we expect them to be students of the Word who crave the solid food and not just the spiritual milk for faith come from hearing...

“What is Expected of a Church Member: Study God’s Word” Introduction: Perhaps one of the things that there is the most confusion among people claiming to be Christians is church membership. Many people assume that since their name is on the church role book or because they go to church on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 - Un-Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 2 of our "They must be GIANTS!" series focuses on un-forgiveness as our giant that we must face, as David faced Goliath.

They Must be Giants 2 – Un-forgiveness Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Half-Time Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2007

The Disciples had experienced one or two Passover Meals with Jesus before this. Why did Jesus wait til this last one to refer to how it applied to Him?

OPEN: There is a part of a basketball game that no spectator gets to see. No matter how important the ticket holder may be. No matter how much he’s paid for his seat. There is one event he will NOT be INVITED to observe. And yet this one event can change the entire course of a game. I’ve read of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgiveness Of God

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 30, 2007

We have all chased after the world, shame and pride held us away, but the invitation of the Lord is the same, "Come Home."

THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD THEME: THE LOVE OF GOD IN FORGIVING OUR SINS. Five year old Madeline climbed into her father’s lap. “Did you have enough to eat?” he asked her. She smiled and patted her tummy. “I can’t eat any more.” “Did you have some of your Grandma’s pie?” “A whole piece!” she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Horoscope Of Jesus

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007

What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican