Sermons on Change Is Constant:

It's Not Too Late For Jacob Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 9, 2009

Message about how an encounter with GOD changed JACOB from a DECEIVER into ISRAEL one who has striggled with GOD & prevailed.

There will come in each of our lives heartbreaking & troublesome situations & conditions which are totally out of our human control. The devil likes to tell us that the longer they continue the more hopeless they become. However, in this series of messages we will be reminded that with GOD there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

When Jesus Draws Near

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Being near to Jesus dramatically and dynamically changes our life.

WHEN JESUS DRAWS NEAR 7/12/09 Luke 24:13-34 S__ L__ R__ 1. Two People – heated discussion a. some scholars thing its husband and wife b. point & counter point c. not - of rancor but of desperation 2. Discussion is not to prove/defeat/accuse a. share thoughts & feelings 3. Discovery of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

A True Encounter With God

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

But somewhere in your walk with God you have to grow beyond just a singing and shouting relationship with God.You have to learn how to walk and live for God!Somewhere you have to reach the point that your relationship is an intimate one.It involves talkin

Psalms says: “I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high" “I will sing unto the Lord because he halt dealt bountifully with me” “I will sing, yea I will sing praise unto the Lord” “Sing unto the Lord o ye his saints and give ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Grace Shapes Community Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 9, 2010

God’s health-giving truths transform a Christian community.

Scripture Introduction Sometimes it seems the Bible is a “waxen nose” – someone always twisting it to say what he wants. That certainly troubled the church in Crete, where empty talkers and deceivers, especially of the circumcision group, devoted themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Grace Shapes Character Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 16, 2010

God trains his people in godliness through the grace of the gospel of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction As a parent, I know that when one of my dear children asks why they should do what I tell them to, it is rarely helpful for me to answer, “Because I said so, that’s why!” I did say so, and God commands children to obey their dad, but that answer usually comes out of my ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Greatness and Growth in the Kingdom (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 1-9. Ill: Unanswered questions: 1. How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, But always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? 2. Do one legged ducks swim in circles? 3. If a jogger runs a the speed of sound can he still hear his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Warnings From Heaven Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 19, 2009

What can we do to get our priorities back in line? Studying the book of Revelation is one solution. This book gives us life’s big picture that will put all of life’s problems into their proper perspective.

Purpose: To show that warnings of coming judgment are demonstrations of God’s grace. Aim: I want the listener to serve God energetically since judgment is imminent. INTRODUCTION: It is SO easy to let life get out of focus. Life is filled with necessary things that need doing. There are bills to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching The Toughest Guys In Town

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 26, 2009

the call of Peter,Andrew, James and John

Reaching the toughest guys in town-Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus reached Peter, Andrew, James and John—all rugged fisherman. How do you reach the tough guys, the guys that are a little intimidating to approach with the gospel. • You come out of the desert with an anointing on your life. This is a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Old - What's New Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a child inside your womb

5/11/08 – Mother’s Day – What’s Old: What’s New Mother’s Day Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

Saul has now experienced what we would call an Extreme Makeover. This is the power of sincere repentance.

“Extreme Makeover” Acts: 9:1 9b-31 Saul has now experienced what you and I might term as an extreme makeover. You’ve seen that program I am sure ... in a recent episode they took a house that looked like this ... in very poor condition and literally in a matter of days they turned it into a house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Integrity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 15, 2009

Integrity is to live a transparent life in the presence of God.

Integrity = moral soundness, honesty, freedom from corrupting influence or motive 1. Make a choice - Note the - “I will”will behave v.1 "I will sing" - Attitude v2. "I will behave" - Be, Being or Live -.2 "I will walk" - - Action - v.3 "I will set (regard) no wicked thing - Think - v. 4 "I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Know I've Been Changed Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

This sermon will provoke you to look at our personal relationship with God so that He might develop the uniqueness in each of us. He wants us to be opened to change and the new season we are entering!

God cannot do anything in the earth unless man does it; He has given the authority and dominion to man. The only way His will can be done if we do it. We are created for different times and seasons; that’s why we are unique…even if we are in the same family. God wants to express our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

Fishing is fun but fishing for the souls of men is of eternal value.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- LET’S GO FISHING Matt. 4:19 Mat 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Fishing is a wonderful sport. I always loved eating what I caught but today they have a catch and release program. One of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Life

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Aug 27, 2008

I preached this message at the launch of our new church name Discover Life Church.

Discover Life! Intro. - How the name change came about When I was praying about a new name for our church I wanted to find a name that connected to the community so I went to the Chamber of Commerce website. Here is what I found. Chamber of Commerce website There’s something inside you that begs ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God