Sermons on Christain Leadership:

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Gifts Of The Spirit 3: The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 10, 2004

We are Christ’s body here on earth to continue His work. You have been prepared and specially crafted to be part of that body. (Sermon also has a slight diagression into when Gifts might be given)

Gifts of the Spirit 2: the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 12/9/4am THE HAND Illustr: On Alice¡¦s (& Charlie¡¦s) birth Pam and I both spent time just gazing at them- and at their hands and feet! - hand (PPT): perfectly formed, in every way. Just smaller - ready & perfectly formed for action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 10, 2004

I talk about what mourning is and how the believer is comforted in the midst of tragedy. I give 3 areas in which all believers need to be mourning about from time to time. People who know how to mourn are people who are blessed of God.

Title: The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn) Text: Matt 5:1-12 (Key Verse 4) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We live in a fallen world, where there is a lot of pain and suffering around us. - None of us escapes the pains of life that come upon us. There are times when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Series on stewardship and how we guided by God in our living and giving.

STEWARDSHIP SERMON HOW GOD GUIDES Exodus 13:17-14:31 A man was on vacation and couldn’t find a business place and stopped to ask directions. The man giving the direction replied: "Just drive down this road about 5 miles and then turn left at the Stop n Go." He drove 5 miles, then 6, then 7. At ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Maintaining A Positive Influence And Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

This message is geared to senion adults to help them maintain a positive attitude in their daily lives.

Keeping the Zing in Life Maintaining a Positive Influence and Attitude Philippians 4:4-9 I learned by the example of my father that a negative attitude brings grief to the family. My dad gave rarely carried on a conversation around the house. What he did say was usually negative. At the supper ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004

The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Your Gift For Service Series

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Sep 21, 2004

How we can use our spiritual gifts for service to the Lord in his church.

"Unwrapping Your Gift For Service" Rom 12 : 1-8 / Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever given someone a gift …….. used it recklessly, carelessly, or destructively? Can you remember when you gave a gift ……………tossed it aside and didn’t bother to open it? Can you think of a time when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Preparing Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004

Helping our homes through the difficult times.

MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Spaces With Those Who Are Hurting

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Oct 4, 2004

This messages encourages others to see the needs of others. People will never meet the needs of others if they refuse to acknowledge the need, accept people where they are, and then act to minister to those who are hurting.

TRADING SPACES WITH THOSE WHO ARE HURTING Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the deepest desires, deepest needs of every human heart is the desire for community ILL> Consider for a moment the top rated television shows for the last 3 decades. 1970’s - Brady Bunch Here’s the story of a lovely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsibilities, Rights, And Privileges Of The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 19, 2006

1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9)

Some of the topics that will be covered 1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9) INTRO: “If you ever find the perfect church – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Where We Have Never Walked Before Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

Strengthening Christian in their daily walk of life

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! WALKING WHERE WE HAVE NEVER WALKED BEFORE SERMON #2 Joshua 3:1-6 Psalm 23:4. Jos 3:1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learning And Growing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

The significance of Jesus’ miracle at Cana is in the way it pointed to him, displayed his glory, revealed him as the Messiah and Son of God.

Introduction Last week I began by asking you a question. I’m going to do the same thing this week. I want to start by asking you a question about driving. It’s a really easy question to answer but it does help us in understanding our passage today: When driving, do you keep your eyes on the side ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist