Sermons on Church Growth:

An Offer No One Could Refuse? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John 3:16 is really a verse for the religious but lost.

John 3:16-21 • A deal too good to be true? Give you a 20 for every 1 in your wallet? Too good to be true? Yep it is. GODFATHER movie line ‘I’m going to make you an offer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

The Best Offense Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 26, 2011

As terrifying as the monsters are that beset the faithful, God has given us an impregnable defense.

Are any of you wondering how on earth I am going to get from an army of invading locusts to Mother’s Day? I asked a colleague that question while I was up in NY last week at a conference on domestic violence, and she said, “That’s easy. It’s when your teenage boys bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ezekiel 12:28 -B #2 Prophecy

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2011

The weather forecaster may be correct most of the time, but God’s Prophets are always 100% correct, and the reason is, their speaking the words of God.

Ezekiel 12:28 -b #2~ PROPHECY 6-4-11 Today Lord willing, I’m going to talk for a few minutes to do with Prophecy. Let me say first of all that Gods Prophets spoke or wrote what God had directed them, and all of what Gods Prophets prophesied or pinned ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Your Fears

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011

We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 17, 2011

Don't worry; it is needless, senseless, useless and faithless

WORRY Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people today," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s just the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Listen And Look Back

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 21, 2011

Sermon on trusting God, especially in difficult situations.

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2011 Proper 16 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Isaiah 51:1-6 Listen and Look Back That great American philosopher Woody Allen once said, More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 27, 2011

In this final sermon (#6) of the "What Am I Missing Here?" series, we quickly consider four more reasons why your joy may have departed. When we see that others have a radiant joy that we do not possess or understand, then it is time to ask, "Wha

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy 5/15/2011 Calvary Baptist Church Psalm 85:8 SERMON 6: Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series based upon the sermon by F.B. Meyer, “Where Am I Wrong?” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 2 - God Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 12, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 2 - GodTalk I. Introduction We have begun a brand new year. It is the time we naturally consider new things. So, I challenged you last week that it is at the beginning that we should consider the beginning. I took you to Genesis 1:1 and said that we must reorder our lives so that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Jealousy Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

And now an inspirational reading from Shakespeare’s play Othello: O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on; That cuckold lives in bliss who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; But, O, what minutes tells he o'er; who dotes, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011

What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Rahab Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

The story of Rahab teaches us something about the faithfulness and grace of God. Rahab stays in the city, trusting that God will keep his promise and she’s kept safe.

Joshua 2 - Rahab Joshua has received the call of God. If he’s to be a good leader he needs to show courage. But he also needs to show wisdom. They’re still on the east side of the Jordan, not yet in the Promised land and he’s working out what to do first. So before embarking on a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Living Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Are you living? Or are you enduring?

WHY ARE YOU LIVING 1 PETER 1:4-5 Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown or state. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Blessed

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 31, 2011

The beatitudes: 1. Are often misinterpreted. 2. Help us to be like God. 3. Are not promises for the present, but guarantees of our future.

We Are Blessed Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are those who have gone through a divorce. Blessed are those who cannot pay their bills and may be facing bankruptcy. Blessed are those who have just heard that they have a terminal illness. Blessed are you when you have been fired from your job. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist