Sermons on Christian Virtues:

I Am Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at the value of human life.

I Am Not An Accident In Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” – he makes a profound statement. He says, “You are not an accident. … Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Establishing A Trust

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 8, 2010

Trust is an issue of God's presensce, personality, and performance.

“Establishing a Trust” Exodus 2:23-3:15 Barb and I do not look forward with any great excitement to the day when we can no longer take care of ourselves. But we are ready for it. We have established a trust – we have made provisions for making decisions on our behalf and for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why All The Fuss? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010

There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.

“Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe.

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe. While it’s true that we have free will and can make choices, God ...read more

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holding On

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2010

Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is hold-on.

Title: Holding On Text: Psalm 42 and 43 Having just heard the text you know doubt caught the gist of the Psalmist’s state of mind. If he was not depressed, he was most certainly discouraged and despondent about the circumstances of his life and the effect the change in circumstances has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God's Grace

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Jun 29, 2010

The power to forgive is found in the power of God's grace

The Power of God’s Grace – Forgiveness Matthew 6:12, 14-15 I feel led to talk with you this week about the catalyst behind God’s grace and that is forgiveness. Forgiveness isn’t something we want to talk about. In fact, by the end of the service today, all of you may want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Revival

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Jun 29, 2010

The church in America needs revival now more than ever

The Need for Revival 2 Chronicles 29-30 I am convinced that America needs revival now more than ever! 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 6, 2010

Men need the Church, but more important - The Church needs the men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of Church health - Growth - Giving -- Expansion. Meanwhile, a man shortage is a sure sign of congregational paralysis

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor, Perfected Praise Worship Center Oklahoma City, OK bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org www.perfectedpraisewc.org Preached at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church El Reno, OK – Annual Men’s Day Service Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. TITLE: UNTIL THE MEN COME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Warriors In The Making

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010

God helps us see beyond ourselves, beyond our circumstances, and learn to trust Him for who He is! He assures us that we are not alone and is very gracious to confirm His word to us!

Mighty Warriors in the Making Judges 6:11-17 11 The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. 12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Basic Construction Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Zero Factor

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jul 19, 2010

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation? I want you to know that, as a child ofAbraham, you are in a position to make use of the zero factor. Put yourself in the place of Abraham and Sarah. They were both over 90 years of age, with nothing but a

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation? I want you to know that, as a child ofAbraham, you are in a position to make use of the zero factor. Put yourself in the place of Abraham and Sarah. They were both over 90 years of age, with nothing but a promise from God that a son would come from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fury Waits Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

God tarries, but does that mean he is faithful to his promise to return soon?

The Fury Waits 2 Peter 3:1-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 3, 2009 Series: Little Letters – The Forgotten Wisdom of the Bible There is a play out there by Samuel Beckett called Waiting for Gadot. In the play, two derelicts sit and discuss rather mindlessly their deplorable condition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faithful Husband

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 24, 2010

God is faithful in spite of our unfaithfulness. We are saved by grace alone.

A Faithful Husband, Hosea 1:2-11 Introduction The book of Hosea is the first of those books of the Old Testament known as the writings of the Minor Prophets. They are often referred to by an Aramaic term “Trei Asar,” which means the twelve. They are called as such (Minor Prophets) ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 14th message on Bible characters. This message is part 1 of looking at the life of the Apostle Peter. The outline is 1-Peter's Conversion, 2-Peter's Courage, 3-Peter's Confession.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 14 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking over the last several weeks and months about the GLORIOUS FACT that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal