Sermons on Christian Practices:

Becoming More Seeker Sensitive

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A call to honor the only seeker who truly deserves our sensitivity; the one who came to "seek and to save" what was lost.

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Becoming More Seeker Sensitive Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Recovering From Grief & Loss Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008

Losses and grief are inevitable parts of our lives in a world that has been corrupted by sin. The real struggle is not in avoiding these times but in learning how to understand and deal with them when they do come.

RECOVERING FROM GRIEF & LOSS Part 6 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday November 2, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: If you are a human being, there is a high probability that your heart has or even is broken. A piercing. A hole. A ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Really Save Your Soul? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008

Can God really do what He says about saving your soul? Yes, he can and this sermons points to all the beautiful assurances of that in the Bible.

Can God Really Save Your Soul? John 3:16-17 Intro In this passage detailing the conversation between the Lord Jesus Christ and Nicodemus, the Lord says, very plainly, that He came into the world to provide salvation for all men. The matter of salvation is of vital importance to every person ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

In The Lions' Den

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008

This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving What God Has Promised Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 20, 2008

There are some things we need to know about receiving the things God has in store forus.

September 21, 2008 Evening service Text: Joshua 21:43-45 Subject: The Promises of God Title: Receiving What God has Promised Do you remember the days when a man’s (or woman’s) word was as good as a contract? I wonder how many business transactions have been sealed with a handshake instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thoughts For The New Year

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2013

This message deals with the danger of negative thinking and how to retrain our minds towards more a more faith filled mindset. 2 Cor. 10:3-5 is the text.

Title: Thoughts for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 CHCC: December 30, 2012 INTRODUCTION: This is the last time we’ll be together in 2012. It’s the time when we think: "out with the old and in with the new". There’s a scripture that talks about that: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Lord Rescued Us From The Present Evil Age

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been rescued? Who's your hero? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our hero and rescuer is GOD the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3-5 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been rescued? Who's your hero? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our hero and rescuer is GOD the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3-5 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2013

When we realize what life is about we will be able ot enjoy peace, and great blesings

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week as we examined verse eight of chapter two of Colossians we spent much time talking about spiritual abduction. • In the conclusion of that message I suggested a way the Bible teaches us to be able to keep from falling prey to the empty deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do? An Introduction To The Series. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 19, 2013

Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do!

WHAT MUST I DO? Philippians 4:13 Big Idea: Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do! INTRO: So I am having my daily devotions – just minding my own business in private worship when I stumbled upon Matthew 19:16, “Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

I Value You For Who You Are

Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 1, 2013

Discovering what we mean when we give others affirmative words.

“I Value You for Who You Are” Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 8 Introduction We make value judgments every day about all sorts of things. We choose one product over another product. We choose one TV news program over another. We think carefully before investing a huge amount of money in a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2009

Jesus is risen and why it matters

Matthew 27:62-28:6 He Is Risen Ogden Baptist Church April 12, 2009 Introduction In Matthew 27:62-28:6, the Bible says… The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 2)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Ways to make sure you are ready, should the end times occur in our lifetime.

Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 2) Matthew 24:9-14 March 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I mentioned last week that when faced with a situation in which I’d lost my job, and bleak prospects for providing for my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do We Do When Control Is Taken Away?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 2, 2009

We like to be in control, some of us need to be in control but, when that control is taken away by sinful man or others, we need to look to the one who is always in full control.

Acts 4:23-33 I suspect that most all of the conflicts and battles of life boil down to issues of control. Republicans want control of the congress and Democrats don’t want to give it up. Israelis want to control Palestinians and Palestinians resist. Sunnis and Shiites fight for control of Iraq. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran