Sermons on Chorus:

There's No Peanut Butter!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2008

Our ability to be grateful to God is largely dependent on the perspective we bring to life.

Title: There’s No Peanut Butter Text: Psalm 100 The Big Idea: Our ability to be grateful to God is largely dependent on the perspective we bring to life. Introduction The painting you see on the screen is a familiar one. Bovey, Minnesota is a small community in south central Minnesota. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Building Your Life?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon deals with recognizing that the sun does not always shine, but God will build our lives to stand the tests of time.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this message. HOW ARE YOU AT BUILDING YOUR LIFE? June 10, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 7:24-29 It was just over 38 years ago that an arsonist burned church to ground Wedding had happened here night before, youth on lock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

I should go to church to give something, to get something and to gather something.

WHY SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? May 27, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 1:8-13 Man wrote letter to Ed. complained it made no sense to go to church "I’ve gone for 30 yrs now in that time I have heard 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. Think I’m wasting my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Moving Here

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008

A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008

This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Live God Aloud

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 30, 2008

This sermon challenges to view life from the exemplary living of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

The theme that I wanted to highlight in this sermon is about how we live and through our living how we proclaim to the others the way we live, that is why I have titled it as, “Live God Aloud.” The scripture that I have taken is from Galatians 1:24 that states, “And they praised God because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Respond During Times Of Trouble?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 17, 2004

He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we

How Do You Respond During Times of Trouble? (2 Corinthians 1:4) "He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sorrowful Prophet Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

Samuel was called by God to go anoint David despite his feelings of failure and his fear

1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Life of David Part One: The Broken Prophet Thesis: Samuels obedience Introduction: David, King of all Israel. What most people know about David is that he was a young boy who killed a giant, became a king and committed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

Prayer is more than just asking God. It is communion between two friends. God seeks friendship with man, for He is an intensely personal God.

The passage we’ve just read today is prayer – when a man meets God and talks to Him. It is, the Bible says, “as a man speaks with his friend” (v.11). We will not fully understand prayer if we think about it only as something to do with asking something from God. Prayer is not just about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The River Of God

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

THE RIVER OF GOD This morning we want to come to the River of God. It is a river that no man can contain or control. Yet it is a river that flows from the very throne of God and brings life to all who come to live by its banks. View Sermons at www.prai

THE RIVER OF GOD – Dedication Service Revelation 22:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God is like a river. Imagine a river that begins high up in the mountains. The water sparkles as it makes its way down to the valley below. As the river flows through the valley it is strong and mighty; the river gives life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitate Jesus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006

When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Brother

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

The older brother was suppose to be the good boy

The Good Brother? Lk 15:11-32 INTRO: A. Prodigal’s Steps of Self-destruction 1. Self - Will 2. Selfishness 3. Separation a. Rather be with others than be with the Father 4. Sensuality - Sin 5. Spiritual Destitution **Bad to worse Down on luck *Raffle Hat tag A group of well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Prevenient Grace

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Walk to Emmaus Clergy Talk.

Please turn to page 52 in your Worship Book and join me in the Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Good morning, my name is Benny Anthony, and I took Gulf Coast Emmaus Walk #67, where I sat at the table of Peter. I worship and serve at NFMUMC. The title of this talk is Prevenient Grace. If you have your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Tomb Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 5, 2007

This series examines the life and continuing mission of the church after the resurrection of Jesus. And reminds us that there is work to be done!

Drama (I started with a dram about 2 people Jan and John who had become disillusioned about the church.) In the book of Acts the church emerges and enters the world in a powerful way. But somehow, over the years something has changed. Like Jan and John’s relationship the church has lost it’s ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan