Sermons on Centrality Of Love:

Small But Mighty Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 13, 2005

This is the seventh in a series of sermons working through the book of James. This one focuses on the power of the tonuge, and the words we speak into the lives of others.

(To draw the attention of the congregation at the start of this sermon, we conducted an old fashioned soda taste taste with two adults in attendance. They were provided four unmarked sodas, and asked to identify the correct one - Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Meijer. Seemed to really get everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Losing The Battle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

"ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 1, 2005

Sovereignty is not a total robotic control over every being, but is instead the ultimate right and power to administer to a predicted outcome. We will study sovereignty later in our study of the Essence of God.

Since our series on Redemption was interrupted by a number of events, I thought is good to go ahead and look as some areas that are needful. One of those areas was "Worship". In our brief and incomplete study of worship, we saw that true worship always brings change to the life of the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-9

Seven Angry Men

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Examining anger by considering the experiences of seven biblical characters: Cain, Moses, Balaam, King Ahab, Haman, Esau, Absalom. Illustrated with clip from movie, "The Hulk".

Seven Angry Men Eph. 4:25-32[1] 3-7-04 Friday, the American Medical Association released the results of an interesting study teenage anger. The study was conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. It found that teenagers, who don’t manage their anger, are at a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Donation Or Duty?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Uses story of Good Samaritan to discuss our attitudes toward our own resources and toward the needs of others. Uses clip from movie "Forrest Gump" to illustrate power of kindness.

Donation or Duty? Luke 10:25-37[1] 11-28-04 Intro The story of the Good Samaritan—a powerful reminder of how we are to respond to the pain and needs of those around us. Most of us are familiar with the story in our text. Most of us want to respond like the Samaritan and not like the priest and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Living As A Citizen Of Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Oct 10, 2005

Christians must understand their roles as citizens of Heaven here on earth so that they can maximize their full potential as one who is called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth!

Joel Osteen writes in his book a true story about a famous golfer who was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a golf tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro. They played golf for several days, and enjoyed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extreme Makeover - God Edition

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

God was into extreme makeovers before extreme makeovers were cool - not leaving us how He found us when He saved us.

Extreme Makeover – God Edition TCF Sermon September 9, 2007 Change is big business on TV these days. TV’s love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with change. You have interior and exterior design programs on TV, that transform an ugly home, or an ugly room, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once Bitten, Twice Shy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 4: "Jehoshaphat"

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY (2 CHRONICLES 17:1-19:11) The week heading into my 45th birthday was a rich and sweet experience, in more ways than one. Four days before my birthday I was invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood and steak dinner. I ate four helpings, five pieces of chocolate for dessert, and a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For The Journey" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2010

Jesus gives us everything we need to be successful in ministry.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For the Journey Text: Matt. 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Flying Chariot Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 22

Ezekiel 10: 1 – 22 ‘God’s flying chariot’ “1 And I looked, and there in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim, there appeared something like a sapphire stone, having the appearance of the likeness of a throne. 2 Then He spoke to the man clothed with linen, and said, “Go in among ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holllywood Props Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 1 through 7

Ezekiel 13: 1 – 7 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 1 “1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the LORD!’3 Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hollywood Props Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 8 through 23

Ezekiel 13: 8 – 23 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 2 “8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord GOD. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:8-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Shedding Of Innocent Blood" Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 18, 2010

The first in a series of an expanded look at the 7 Deadly Sins, a current societal manifestation and our call to the opposite virtue.

Of Vice and Virtue - “The Shedding of Innocent Blood” - Abortion: Prov.6:16-19 Today I am starting a once-a-month series of sermons entitled, “Of Vice and Virtue”. It is an expanded look at the traditional “seven deadly sins”. The series will include a look at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Internal Prinicple Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2010

The account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego reveals some truths about tribulation and demonstrates how to live by internal principle and not by external pressure.

This morning, we come to one of the most well-known accounts in the entire Bible. But our familiarity with the account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace is actually one of the biggest obstacles we face in being able to understand what this passage has for us today and how we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist