Sermons on Casting Out Devils:

The Reflection That Sets Us Free

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006

Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Mennonite

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Methodist

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon that teaches how to develop Christian character by abiding in Christ from The Exchanged Life perspective.

It’s my hope to help you be prepared to crack the character code in the message this morning. Paul in writing to the Christians at Colossae revealed the key to cracking the character code in chapter 3:12-14. It is summarized for us in the very first phrase of v.12 when he says . . . The NASB ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:10-13 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007

Romans 12:10-13

Romans 12:10-13 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Anyone Could, But....

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Have you ever thought of faith as busy? Is yours? Will you be the somebody who did it or the anyone could, but…NOT ME!

Anyone Could, but…. Rev. Dan Mahan James 4:17”Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Darlene and I love to go to thrift stores and flea markets. One day, while at a thrift store, I picked up an old children’s reading book-you know the kind with all of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Accept Defeat Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: The spiritual warrior never accepts defeat in accomplishing God’s will for his or her life.

The Warrior Ethos II Sean Lester January 18, 2007 Primary Text: 1 John 5:3-5 [3] This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, [4] for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [5] Who is it that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Humbles The Proud Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 26, 2006

Pride destroys individuals. Pride destroys nations. It’s very dangerous theology when we believe that our God favors us over another individual. It’s very dangerous theology when we believe that our God favors one nation over another nation. Pride alw

God Humbles the Proud Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson October 25, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel Chapter 4 Jesus gave us the Great Commandment of loving God and loving people (Matthew 22:36-40). Pride is sin because it breaks this commandment and it is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Adjusting My Life To God Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon thirteen in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We have spoken about the fact that when we sense the direction of God and have received his invitation to join Him in what He wants to do through us, we come to a “crisis of belief.” Do I really believe that God can do through me what He is calling me to do? Once we have settled that questions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants: Blind Intersections Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life.

“Blind Intersections” 2 Sam. 2:1-4 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life. Introduction: Max Lucado introduced the idea of direction for our lives by saying, “if geese ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Heavenly Reward

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 8, 2006

A sermon for saints...

† In the Name of Jesus † Mercy and Peace, are yours, incredible gifts given to you, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Birdie’s letter The communion of saints All Saints Hebrews - “Aunt Berdie was a member of Shepherd of the Valley before she and her husband Walther moved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Inscription Said

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Nov 14, 2006

If our life is condensed into a few words upon a tombstone, what would it say?

• In this life we live we are often remembered for the type of work we did, how we acted or even the amount of things and money we may have or have not had. • When looking back over ones life it is important to ask questions such as “Have I accomplished all that I could have?” “Have I treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Baptist