Sermons on Case Based Manner:

Disqualification

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2003

Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

Acts 1:21-26 Do not Be Disqualified 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter or you may live to regret it. Jim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

It’s so easy to forget sometimes that radical change that has taken place in our hearts and lives because of our relationship to Jesus Christ. But the change is to great to be taken lightly, or to have no impact on the way we think and live.

Passage: 1 Peter 1:22-3:3 Intro: ESPN radio host incensed that catcher involved in collision that separated Derrick Jeter’s shoulder called him and expressed sorrow he was hurt. 1. hearing reports out of Iraq of atrocities suffered by Iraqi people by Saddam’s regime 2. God gives glimpse into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Jesus Left, But He Left"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

Though Jesus left earth, He left us to bring in His harvest. He left us His Word, His example, etc.

"Jesus Left, But He Left" - Acts 1:9 - 11 - Friend, I don’t know about you, but when I read God’s Word, I do my best to put myself right in the scene of what I am reading. And after reading, I really analyze just what I read and what the story was about. Have I told you that I really love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Limitations And Advantages Of Learning, As Illustrated In The Life Of M

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

Advantages and disadvantages of education

Acts 7:22. Volume I. Page 48. We have heard many severe condemnations of the educational system of to-day, both by learned and unlearned. The strongest condemnation I have heard was by a doctor who had to deal with many cases of immorality among high school students. The ordinary m an knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Going Forward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009

We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Worthy Walk

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 21, 2012

This chapter begins with the word- Therefore. This word is a transition word from doctrine to duty, principle to practice, position to behavior. This is typical of Paul’s writings- (Romans 12:1, Gal.5:1 just to name a few).

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-3NAS Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ?

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 29, 2010

When the church becomes anointers and what I mean by that is conduits of the Holy Spirit and gets away from social club ways and becomes again what we were meant to be in the first place people will be getting to all our churches extremely early to find

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ? Pastor Ken Crow Luke 24:1-5 (King James Version) Luke 24 1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2And they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Go Mote Hunting

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 13, 2007

Sermon gives warning about fault finding and criticism.

"Let’s Go Mote Hunting" (Matthew 7:1-5) INTRODUCTION: Hunting is a popular sport in Ohio. I have enjoyed many days in the woods with my father while hunting squirrel, rabbits and deer. I’ve learned that although you have the right equipment, the proper technique, great weather and territory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Peacemaking

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

Retaliation is so easy to do and such a natural reaction to insult and injury. But Christ shows us how to be supernatural in our response to hurt to show the real love and power of Christ in our lives. Being changed doesn’t just mean on the outside, but

Principles of Peacemaking Griffith Baptist Church – 10/28/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Purpose: We should not think of retaliation but of peace for the cause of Christ. The Introduction When he was an attorney, Abraham Lincoln was once approached by a man who passionately insisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Portrait Of Selflessness Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

Joseph was a portrait of selflessness in his role of in the Christmas story

Series: Characters at the Cradle JOSEPH: Portrait of Selflessness Matthew 1:18-25 As God was assembling the cast of characters for the greatest event in the history of mankind: the birth of His Son Jesus Christ, He searched diligently for just the right players. This would not be a cast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Intro Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 12, 2008

The Christian life is not simply the absence of sin but the presence of life manifested in us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

The Fruit of The Spirit - Introductin Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 22 But athe fruit of the Spirit is blove, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, cgoodness, dfaithfulness, 23 7gentleness, self-control. eAgainst such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s fhave crucified the flesh with its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spent For God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Coins are made from precious metals and bare the image of authority. We are precious creations of God that bare His image. How should we be spent as Gods currency?

Spent for God This passage remains one of my all time favorites. I love it because Jesus took a simple thing like a coin and crushed his enemies who were trying to trap him. It is just beautiful in its power and simplicity. It is pure Jesus. Interesting Things about Coins. Coins represent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

The message from our annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service

A Light in the Darkness Colossians 1:15-20 Christmas Eve Message In the beginning of God’s relationship with humanity, there was peace, harmony and unity. The relationship Adam and Eve enjoyed with God in the Garden was perfect. The perfect relationship was marred and corrupted by the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Church Of God