Sermons on chatter:

Focus On The Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Mennonite

A Right Christmas

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 1, 2008

“The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.”

Galatians 4:4-7 A Right Christmas “The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.” Sunday Morning Sermon 12.9.07 Intro: (start with video) http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4642543 “12 crazy days of Christmas” (Title and text) That video is funny – but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Broken Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 28, 2012

Like the seven churches in Revelation the church today is broken - compromise, spiritually dead, lukewarm, loveless. The only way the church can have an impact is to hold onto the truth that Jesus is among us.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 2:1-3:22 “The Broken Church In This Broken World”. In a moment we are going to read through two chapters in Revelation – the chapters which contain the letters to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Forward - Living Intentionally For Christ

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 9, 2012

We have the promise of eternal life while we live intentionally for God today.

March 11, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Looking to Eternity Title: Spring Forward – Living the Intentional Christian Life We had a great night with our youth on Thursday evening. It was so good that I really felt the Lord telling me that I needed to continue with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012

Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

“The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection : Does It Really Matter?

Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009

Does it matter if Christ really died and rose from the dead. Can’t we just believe in God and that is all that matters?

The Resurrection Does it really matter? Read: I Co 15:1-11 Introduction. On Easter Sunday in almost every pulpit a sermon on the resurrection is preached. We are no exception. It is very likely that a Sunday like today, nearly 2000 years ago Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Something Worthwhile

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

In our text, we see Paul’s commitment to something worthwhile. 1- He was committed to God’s people 2- He was committed to God’s Word

INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t spoken to me since. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Renewed Strength For God's Great Work

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

Renewed strength to serve the Lord!

INTRO: God has a unique plan for every single child of God. He passionately desires for us to know His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Though that is His intention, it is not automatic that every child of God is going to live in that will and be found faithful. The enemy will do all he can to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Moose Muck!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

By asking God alone to act, you can find a way out of your difficult situation. No matter how impossible things seem, you can come back to God.

Two of my nephews are Eagle Scouts. They started in scouting early on and worked their way up to Eagle Scout. The oldest has been an Eagle Scout since 1993. One of the requirements that they had to achieve was a canoe trip up in Canada. My brother accompanied the scouts on this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning This Salvation

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2009

Consider the spiritual ignorance of some we would not consider to be ignorant. 1- The prophets searched 2- The angels longed

INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt (known as Thunder Tommy - March 31, 1916 – August 30, 2008) was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fleeing Sin The Right Way

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sincere Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 25, 2016

A sermon that examines how we as believers can have and maintain sincere faith. Finishes with a youtube clip which I have outlined at the end of the sermon.

2 Timothy 1:5New International Version (NIV) 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. What is sincere faith Some of the great sincere Christians I have met have often permeated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us how to experience true joy by focusing on partnerships, the positive, and purpose.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/4/2015 What makes you happy? What brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart? You might think it would be money, power or fame. We may fantasize about going on a tropical vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Focus On What Counts Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

The major threat facing the church is False Teaching. So Paul encourages Timothy to concentrate on what matters most.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder what you think the greatest threat facing the church is? Secularism and the push to privatize religion? The rise of militant atheism that’s always ready to attack Christianity? Perhaps it’s young people with their lack of respect? Or old people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Anglican