Sermons on Church Family:

Cave Or Crown? Series

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 29, 2011

The Great Tribulation will result in severe testing for both followers of Christ and those who refuse to accept Him. Those who refuse will seek to hide in fear, while those whose lives witness to His authority will gather in worship at the throne.

We continue on in the book of Revelation. And let me review for us a little. • Last week we were with John in heaven and he saw God on his throne and God had a scroll that contained the plan of God for the last days – how God would bring about justice and peace to this world. But ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Habakkuk's Disturbing Burden Series

Contributed by Steven Boersma on Oct 17, 2011

It seemed as if the Lord would not even lift a finger to save the righteous from the oppression of violent men. And so, Habakkuk wanted to know why God wouldn’t listen, why God wouldn’t help, and why God even tolerated all this.

Habakkuk’s Disturbing Burden Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 Introduction The story is told of a man who was washed up on a small, uninhabited island after being the only survivor of a shipwreck. Every day the man prayed feverishly for God to help him. Every day he sat at the beach, scanning the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Real World Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 37 – 42

Luke 9: 37 – 42 Back To the Real World 37 Now it happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him. 38 Suddenly a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Guarantees

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2012

We know that we're not guaranteed tomorrow; so why do we live like we are?

NO GUARANTEES James 4:13-17 1) Presumptuous judgments (vs. 13). • Previously, James had warned against making presumptuous judgments about people (vs. 11-12). Now he warns against making presumptuous judgments about the future. We have a mistaken confidence; we think we can predict the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Said About Hate Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2012

We live in a world consumed with hate and anger, but why? And what can be done?

If we were to ask you to name the opposite of a particular word it would be easy, right? Up, down. Right, left or right, wrong. In, out. Black, white. Happy, sad. What about love? You are thinking that would be easy, hate? Maybe anger? American psychologist, Rollo May stated “Hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Early Signs Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2012

We are a chosen people, living stones formed around the cornerstone of Christ Himself.

Early Signs of the Kingdom Dan 2 Feb 12, 2012 Intro: The king sat bolt upright in bed, heart pounding, panicked eyes darting back and forth, sweat-soaked sheet falling off his shoulders, his scream of terror still echoing in his ears. It had happened again. The servants came running as always, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2012

The sermon covers one of the most difficult chapters in the New Testament. Even though it is difficult to understand, there are some very important lessons we can learn from it about standing firm.

Introduction: A. Rumors are an interesting phenomenon – once they get started, they can have a life of their own. 1. It has been said, “Some people will believe anything if it’s whispered to them.” 2. We hear about Elvis sightings around the world, alligators in NYC ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 10, 2012

Paul's prayer for enlightenment for the Ephesians included an His prayer request that they discover the assurance of their calling to eternal glory.

Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment – Part 2 Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh June 10, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-1:18 – Wherefore I also, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Took Up Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011

What Does It mean to carry cross.

Luke 9:23-25-Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In Suffering Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who suffered for his people.

Here’s some INTERESTING advice to parents, ‘People get very upset by the idea that their children might have to suffer. Well, why? […] are you having children? You want them to be Christians, don’t you? If they are going to be Christians, they are going to suffer. That is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "How Do I Know I Am A Christian" Test?

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Jul 30, 2011

In Mark 8:27-38, Jesus provides six marks of an authentic follower of Jesus, and these serve as the basis of this six question test to determine the reality of your Christian faith.

The “How Do I Know I’m A Christian?” Test Mark 8:27-38 There are a lot of people who think they’re Christians and really aren’t. Then there are some Christians who have no assurance that they are Christians and are afraid they’re not Christians. Then there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Yes Series

Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Aug 4, 2011

God has a plan for your life - Its 'The Yes' Plan

THE YES! Stand & Declare these words – ‘The Anthem of The Original’ o I am created as The Original – there is nobody like me – I am unique – I am The Masterpiece – The one of a Kind – o Because I am The Original – I am designed to fulfil a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Out Of The Graveyard

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

One thing is certain! Unless Jesus comes back before our time arrives we are all going to one day end up in a graveyard. But there is no sense in moving into the graveyard before our time.

Bunbury Sun am 7/08/2011 “Moving out of the graveyard” Intro: *** Ernie in the Parramatta Church has a very unusual job. I mean there aren’t too many people that can claim to have done for a job what Ernie does. And to add to this he loves his job even though it brings home the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Of Glory - Our Comfort And Assurance"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 7, 2011

Last week we looked at Isaiah 6 and observed Isaiah coming face to face with God Who is not just Holy but Holy, Holy, Holy! The “I AM, that I AM!” Understanding the Holiness of God helped Isaiah to proclaim God’s judgment was looming on the horizon. Th

Cornerstone Church August 6/7, 2011 “God of Glory – Our Comfort and Assurance” Isaiah 40:1-26 In his book, titled “The Pressure’s Off”, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free