Sermons on Catch:

How To Stay Focused In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 24, 2005

To stay focused in life and do the work God has entrusted us, we must constantly pose the questions of purpose and priority. We must do what is needful, and make time for God in solitude.

Mark 1:35-39 How to STAY FOCUSED in Life What prevents us from living our life to the fullest? Distractions. 1. We lost sense of our purpose in what we are doing - gotten into a rut and not fully aware of what we are really trying to achieve. 2. We lost touch with our priorities - not clear what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rested And Refreshed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

3 of 4 on time. This message is about the importance of sabbath rest.

It’s About Time Rested and Refreshed January 14, 2007 Life is so much more than endless moments of consuming work, stressful problems, and chaotic busyness We are reminded that the Chinese pictograph for “busy” is composed of two characters—“heart” and “killing.” The Longest Night It seems to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Freedom

Freedom, Romans 8:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 5, 2002 A couple who has been married for twenty years went to a wedding reception of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Chooses His First Team Members

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014

Are we willing to make his service the priority in our life? Are we proclaiming the gospel in the confidence that comes from knowing Jesus, who taught with authority, who cast out demons and healed people of incurable diseases?

Jesus begins his ministry with this clear announcement: “The time is fulfilled.” That is, it’s complete. Time’s up. We’re at the end of the line. Notice that John, the one who’s like Elijah, has finished his ministry. Mark wants to make it clear that the time of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Cross

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

Our only hope is a spiritual blood transfusion from God. See Jesus conquered the terrible disease of sin on the cross!

The Cross In his book Written in Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion. The doctor explained that she had the same disease the boy had recovered from two years earlier. Her only chance for recovery was a transfusion from someone who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time, Isn't It? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

Their order and position is very specific and give us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on.

It’s about time, isn’t it? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 14 April, 2013 Nehemiah 3:1-3:32 The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us to do. • God promised Israel/they obey Him/He would always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Freak

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 22, 2012

Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things that have be

Video The Jesus Rant Slide #1 Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 18, 2006

Is there a need for flexibility in the modern church? This sermon will examine and answer that question.

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/18/2006 1Corinthians 9:19-9:23 Tonight’s sermon will conclude our 2 part series on Creativity and Flexibility Vs. Repetition and Rigidity. Tonight we compare Flexibility Vs. Rigidity. We’re going to consider the two in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

The Profession Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses our professions of faith.

Profession Of Faith Scripture: Romans 10:8-10; Hebrews 10:23; Matthew 12:34-37; James 1:5-7 Introduction This morning I want to take a different look at some very familiar Scriptures that focuses on how our communications displays our faith. One thing you must remember and that is your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unreasonable Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

God did not create us to stand around and watch life pass us by.

Living a No-Regrets Life Series Unreasonable Faith July 5, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Love our self pg. 34: “In fact, loving ourselves is a biblical command. Jesus Himself said this in identifying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Way To Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2009

There is a better way to love, will you rise to the challenge.

INTRODUCTION • For the past few weeks we’ve been learning lessons from a couple named Caleb and Catherine, who are husband and wife and the central characters in the movie Fireproof. • Not knowing how to really love each other, Caleb and Catherine have done a lot of things to hurt each other. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Wasn't Easy

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 4, 2010

Temptation of Christ in the wilderness

It Wasn’t Easy Luke 4:1-13 We are into the season of Lent. It is not a coincidence, that today’s text is about the Temptation of Jesus. In the lectionary calendar, the first Sunday of Lent is always kicked of with the reading of the temptation of Jesus. It is also not a coincidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Intercession

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2012

The important place of prayer in the Christian's life.

The Scripture this morning contains two entirely different stories which seem unrelated, but, in fact, have much the same message. The first is an early meeting of Jesus with Peter, James and John before they became disciples. They had worked all night with all the skill of professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Josh And The Big Wall Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2021

Did the walls of Jericho actually fall? (hint: yes they did) And if they did, what can that tell us about God's power and of our faith in Him?

Children’s moment – a short clip from Veggie Tales “Josh And The Big Wall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDpM_j1MZG8&t=11s PRAYER/SCRIPTURE OPEN: I love reading Bible Stories to my grandson. Well I don’t actually “read” them to him, I kind of make them up as I go along. And I find that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ