Sermons on Cast Down But Not Destroyed:

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011

In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Time Is Fear Part 1

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

I wonder how many of us are fearful this season. How many of us are afraid of what the future holds, or afraid of how we can go on? I’d like to open up today with a quote by E. Stanley Jones, a famous missionary. He said, “I am inwardly fashioned for fait

CHRISTMAS TIME IS FEAR Part 1 TEXT: Luke 1:5-25 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011

1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches goodness 3- The grace of God gives hope

INTRO.- ILL.- D.L. Moody was an American evangelist (February 5, 1837 - December 22, 1899 - 62 years). Moody said: “Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.” He also said: "It ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waw - Psalm 119:41-48 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2011

How valuable is God's Word in your life? The psalmist in these verses gave several reasons for why he loved God's Word and would cling to it...

WAW November 16, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:41-88 (ESV) – 6 of 22 41Let Your steadfast love come to me O Lord, Your salvation according to Your promise; Here we find the psalmist seeking God in an intimate manner. He is crying out for the love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Is Not An Option

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011

I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Provides

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 3, 2011

The story of the feeding of the 5000 contains some wonderful principles that teach us much about how, when and why God provides

In mark 6:33-44, we’re going to see that God is a God who provides. We find a marvellous example of God providing food for 5000 men plus women plus children, maybe up to 20,000 people, and he provides enough for everybody to eat with just a boy’s lunch of bread and fish. This story is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011

It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Like Father Like Child Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

And what are you doing to keep yourself from being polluted by the world? It's not the big major "sins" that most often get us...it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. What are you watching...what are you listening to...where do you spend your time?

LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILD JAMES 1:26 27 Like father like son (mother daughter) is a well known phrase...and it's usually used when the less desirable traits of the parent are seen in their children. Song "Cat's in the Cradle" but also positive...Something we can be proud of as parents, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

The Tongue Key To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

None of us have the power to control our tongues. It is humanly impossible to do. But the Holy Spirit of God has all the power we need to use our tongues to glorify God and tell the world of all His mighty deeds. The question is..Do you want Him to?

THE TONGUE KEY TO HOLY LIVING JAMES 3:1 12 "Better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." That is a word of wisdom I heard many years ago...but one that I haven't quite mastered yet. Someone also once said, "A closed mouth gathers no feet" and I suppose this is also ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

“how Would You Spend Your Last Day On Earth”

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2011

The final event in the life of Elijah and his departure into heaven.

“How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth” 2 Kings 2:1-14 What if you knew without a shadow of doubt that today was going to be your last day on earth? Suppose you had only 24 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Buddy System Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 13, 2011

How do we deal with the uncertainty that the world can bring.

Letters From Prison The Buddy System Introduction: Sometimes, I wish I could just get a glimpse of God’s planner for my life. I do not like dealing with uncertainty. In leadership, uncertainty can be tough. It can lead to fear, withdrawal, and loss of focus. Vision can become smaller and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Expanding Our Knowledge Of The Expanse. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We have looked at the Existance and the Exposure, now the Expanse.

Intro: EXPANDING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXPANSE. 1. In a 1960’s musical, King Arthur declares by decree that Camelot Canada is the perfect climate all year round! The decree goes: "It’s true! It’s true! The crown has made it clear: The climate must be perfect all the year. A law was made a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We have seen Nobody Home, Home Alone, No place like Home, and Home on the Range, now we come to Home Sweet Home.

Intro: 1. There was a conversation between God and Adam. Adam asked, "Lord why did you make Eve with such long, beautiful silky hair?" The Lord said, "So you would like her." "Lord why did you make her so soft and shapely." The Lord said, "So you would her." Adam said, "Lord, she is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wired For The Kingdom Of Light? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2011

God lit up the night with angels to celebrate Christ’s birthday. We can light up the world when we do the same... but are we wired to do that? (Uses a famous sycronized home light display as the opening and closing of the sermon).

Open with youtube video of Christmas lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44d2IzCrKo (beautiful synchronized Christmas light display featuring “Carol of the bells”) APPLY: The light show you just saw was put together by the Holdmans of Pleasant Grove, Utah. For the past few years 1000s of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Expression Of Helping People Meet Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011

Explaning evangelism

The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 2 A living expression of helping people meet Jesus March 13, 2011 The Christianity Quiz – (please mark true or false) Christians are supposed to save the world – T/F The birth of the church happened at Pentecost – T/F The word gospel means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist