Sermons on Celestial City:

Death Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about.

The Death of a King Thesis: David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about. Texts: II Samuel 23, I Kings 2:1-12, I Chronicles 28, 29 Illustration: Titanic’s Last Hero Introduction: John Harper’s words from the ocean his lasts words shortly before his death still echo ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive An Answer From God Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

There are four attitudes i believe we need in order to have answered to our prayers

HOW TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER FROM GOD Power Through Prayer - Part 4 Luke 1:5-23 Pastor Jeff Seaman We’re in a series of messages on "Power Through Prayer". The first week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. The second week we talked about the five conditions of prayer. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001

One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Alabaster Investment

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Nov 18, 2003

What is in your Alabaster Box? What will you lie at the feet of the LORD?

Alabaster Investment Word In Due Season (http://www.treeoflifeinc.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=41) Pastor Eric Aschendorf Become a Part of the Love at: Tree Of Life Ministries Association (http://www.treeoflifeinc.org) Matt 26:2, 6-13 Mat 26:2 Ye know that after two days is [the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:2-13, Genesis 22:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Love Isn't Love Until You Give It Away"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to affirm to others that (as believers during The Christmas Season) we should be anxious to SHOW God’s Love through our Goodness and Kindness to OTHERS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Camp Walker - Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: A wonderful definition of Christmas is the appearance of God’s Love in our display of Goodness and Kindness. REFERENCES: Titus 3:1-8; Island of Crete (just South of Greece); Isaiah 62:12 ( And they shall call them, The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:12, Titus 3:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Good For Something Get Wisdom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Many want to be good at something in their life but the greatest way to be good for something is to attain wisdom. Wisdom is defined by the Bible as that which is true and right combined with good judgment.

“Be Good for Something, Get Wisdom!” Thesis: Many want to be good at something in their life but the greatest way to be good for something is to attain wisdom. Wisdom is defined by the Bible as that which is true and right combined with good judgment. On the Lighter side: The Wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Settling The Servanthood Issue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2006

Serving doesn’t make you a servant, but if you are a servant you will serve.

Settling the Servanthood Issue Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/27/06 Play “Me Church” Video (http://www.worshiphousemedia.com). We live in a “me-first” culture that encourages us to think of ourselves first and others…well, rarely. We’re told to focus on our self-image, to be involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

If You Only Knew Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

In John 4 a lonely by a well meets Jesus and her life is never the same again.

If You Only Knew Jesus, His Encounters (2) I Am Jesus – Message 30 Video Clip Sermon Spice, ‘Lonely People’ In his book, ‘Six Hours One Friday’ Max Lucado writes about a tombstone he came across in a small cemetery in San Antonio. The stone marks the grave of a lady named Grace Smith. No date ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's D-Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that morning they saw their opposing army which quickly overran all there for

Satan’s D-Day – Easter Sunday! Opening video Illustration from Blue fish TV – What’s Easter About? Thesis: Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving To Please God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

Both the Old and New Testament have much to say about how money and possessions can be used to further God’s Kingdom or how it can literally destroy a person’s joy and hope. The goal of this sermon is to allow the Scriptures (Phil 4:14-23) to teach us som

Overwhelmed by Need Two weeks ago, Milt Hanson and I took our children to Cornerstone Music Festival. We enjoyed the fellowship, the great weather, and were inundated with incredible Christ-honoring music for four days. But we were also overwhelmed by the opportunities to give. In between main ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 9, 2005

When we allow ourselves to live in despondency, our obedience “level” is usually quite low. We often say or at least think, “If God would just DO some big thing, then it would be easier….” Oh yes, Elijah had a nature very much like ours, and if we are

Isaiah 6:1 … I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

In this message we will see that Jesus came to reveal to us the relationship-driven God. (I Am Jesus - 8)

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship I Am Jesus – part 8 It was the final week of Jesus’ earthly life; • He had entered the city of Jerusalem to the shouts of thousands • He had cleared out of the temple (the house of God) those who were there for selfish and self-serving reasons • He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Came To Show Us Who We Are Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 18, 2005

God really moved through this message in a powerful way as He invited us to see ourselves through the mirror of his love for us. (I Am Jesus - 11)

He Came To Show Us Who We Are I Am Jesus – part eleven {Note I bought 2 fun house mirrors for this message and had them in the foyer prior to church, for people to look in and laugh at their distorted images. When it came time to preach, I had some guys bring them up front) 13Then Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Have you done a Spiritual Inventory of your life lately?

Spiritual Inventory Sunday October 15, 2000 Luke 12:13-40 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Our Lord absolutely refused to sit in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Repentence - 53 Sins That Will Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Jul 26, 2006

Take a look at 53 sins that you must not willfully continue in if you become a believer

Repentance Repentance is a must for a believer. Repentance is a complete change of the way you view sin. Instead of wanting to become materially rich your focus becomes doing the will of God. Repentance of sin is absolutely necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational