Sermons on Christian Fellowship:

All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007

Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Walk Away From The Well Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at the scene at the well to help us have Jesus’ heart for the lost, understanding about God’s desire for worshippers, and insight concerning peoples’ reaction to the Gospel.

Souvenir. It’s from French, for “memory.” It’s an object a traveler brings home for the memories associated with it. Something you keep to help you remember where you were. In my office, I found I have several: a rock that is a fossil from our place in Hillsboro; Mickey Mouse clock from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Matters Most To Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

a sermon about decision-making. Often times, in the “gray areas”, we simply need to decide what things in life are most important to God. We need to straighten out our priorities.

I want clear instructions. Here are some examples of instructions that, for one reason or another, weren’t made very clearly: • “Do not sit in chair without being fully assembled” • “Please take time to look over the brochure enclosed with your family” • at a private school grounds: “No ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Gives A Gift You Didn't Ask For Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Understanding demanding changes in life in light of God’s plans helps us to handle them with unlimited resources, greater encouragement, and a view to eternity

It’s December! And in our continuing effort to provide really practical, helpful information, I found a top 10 list that you may need over the next 3 weeks. Here it is, Top Ten Things To Say About the Gifts You Don’t Really Like. 10. "Well, well, well, now, there’s a gift!" 9. "No, with all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008

This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

God Values Babies

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008

Children, both born and unborn, have a special place in God’s heart—and the ill treatment of these little ones will bring about God’s judgment upon society.

Listen to the Psalmist in chapter 127:3 (NASB) “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, so are children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They shall not be ashamed, when they speak with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Nick And Sam Meet Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 28, 2009

An evangelistic message with a narrative style

Nick And Sam Meet Jesus John 3:1-4:26 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Who doesn’t love a story? The impact of the story is made more real when it is a true one. It is even more relevant when the story involves people like you and me. This morning I want to tell you about two people who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

First message in a series on spiritual vision

(material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Through The Lens Of Fatih Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The second message in a series on vision

SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-12 TITLE: “SEEING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH” OPEN: A. A long time ago, I heard a preacher tell a story about two fools and a flashlight: It seems that two fellows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009

This message seeks to free believers from a performance mentality in their relationship with God. We are free, because we are loved. We are free from the pressure to perform, because God already accepts us as His full, adult sons and daughters in Christ

Freedom’s Relationships (Galatians 3:23-29) Danny Cox, a former jet pilot turned business leader, tells his readers in Seize the Day that when jet fighters were first invented, they “flew much faster than their propeller predecessors. So pilot ejection became a more sophisticated process. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revival

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Revival means “to recover or return from a state of neglect.” Lord knows we were the city of neglect: Our streets have been neglected. Our sewer and water system had been neglected. Our educational system had been neglected. Our poor had been neglected. T

[re]vival Nehemiah 9:1-6 John Hyde went to India as a missionary a little over a 100 years ago. He felt a strong calling to the nation of India and began to spend hours learning the local language. In 1892 he boarded a steamer in New York bound for India. In route, John received a telegram from a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ