Sermons on Chalk Beds:

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Commitment Of The Called

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints Service Of Remembrance

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 21, 2005

Jesus is the bread of life! For those who have recently lost a loved one Jesus wants to comfort and reassure you, and to satisfy your spiritual needs. Will you let him?

John 6: 35 [NOTE: I preached this on 30 October 2005 at our annual ’All Saints Service’, 5pm. We invite local families who have had a bereavement in the last two years. It is a God-given opportunity to love them, bless them, and reach out to them in Jesus’ name. After the service we have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Anglican

April Showers Bring May Flowers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

This is part 2 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. How do we deal with the everyday storms that make life stressful, tiring, and hard work. An examination of perspective.

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 2 - April Showers Bring May Flowers Matthew 14:22-33 Last week we began this series on Surviving the Storms of Life. We talked about basic survival skills like avoiding storms, remembering that God is in the storms with you, and casting out spiritual anchors to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006

A discussion of the calling of the first four disciples.

The First Disciples Luke 5:1-32 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Invitations A. Peter, James and John to become disciples. 1. Jesus’ sermon from Peter’s boat (5:1-3): He uses the boat as a platform to preach to the crown on the shore. 2. Jesus’ summons from Peter’s boat (5:4-11): a. “Go out where it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 4, 2006

The message deals with the basic instruction of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:7.

The Gifts of the Spirit Many believers differ as to the acquiring, importance, the application of gifts. Unfortunately, there are only three main passages relating to spiritual gifts. Scriptural references are found in Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, and I Corinthians 12-14. The passage that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 12, 2005

Jesus tells the parable of the servants watching for the masters return.

MUB 3-13-05 LUKE 12;35-40 35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Survive The Storm? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Katrina on the Gulf Coast was a ravaging storm: but there are many others that hit our lives --- this sermon points to the only way to survive life’s storms.

Will You Survive the Storm? Matt. 7:24-27, NIV Are you ready for hurricane season? It’s almost time for those months of tension here near the gulf. It’s almost time to get prpeared. When the season hits, water, canned food items, flashlights, and the like will rapidly disappear off store counters. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2008

For all the days ahead, let us purpose to be good soldiers of Christ Jesus.

A GOOD SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV) I. EVERY SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS IS A VOLUNTEER: There are no draftees in the army ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Into Oblivion

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

From Nebuchadnezzar's Dream to todays world events

2 Timothy 3:1KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous (difficult, terrible, dangerous) times shall come. Oblivion – The state of being completely forgotten or unknown – The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness – Made up of two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From Longsuffering

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus can heal, and save, those who have suffered long, Those who are hopeless.

Title: Saved from Long Suffering John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John penned this account of the life ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Life's Final Moments Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2010

We do not need to fear death. Jesus' resurrection is real.

John 14:1-6 “Fear of Life’s Final Moments” INTRODUCTION One of the pieces of creation that convinces me there is a God is our bodies. We’re built like a Timex watch—you know, “Takes a beating but keeps on ticking.” As a member of the National Ski ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting With God

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 9, 2013

To share that we need to not only wait on God but also do our part by faithfully praying for the miracle.

2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

Last month, not only did the church need to get new tags for the bus but Stacy and I had to tag our vehicles as well. Now, you would’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Other

Funeral Service For Erma Frankenbush

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 28, 2013

Funeral service for a woman who had left a good legacy for her children.

Funeral Service for Erma Frankenbush The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he worked each night ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter On The Front Lines

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013

What are our "front lines"? Jesus faced death, and His resurrection empowers us to face life.

Army Chaplain Edward Rogers, a Lutheran minister, served with the soldiers of the “Big Red One”, the First Infantry Division, in WWII. Like most chaplains, he saw a lot of troops come to him with complaints about the Army. Some chaplains hand out cards, “authorizing” 15 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Congregational