Sermons on Circle:

Discover The Name Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 13, 2011

Does simply claiming the name of Christ make you a Christian?

Do you like your name? And if you do now did you always like your name? As a teenager how did you feel about it? I heard two Jr. High girls talking in a mall once and one asked “Do you like your name?” To which the other replied, “No I hate my name” and the first girl ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Helping A Needy World Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

As I read this passage I see two things that jump off the page at me here. Two notes of what we as Obedient Christians should be doing in our daily walk with God.

Helping a Needy World Acts 3:1-10 Introduction The book of Acts tells us in simple terms how the Early Church functioned and affected its world. This morning we are going to take a look at an interesting experience in the life of the young church and see how we can apply to today. It Will Help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Barriers And Building Bridges

Contributed by Steven Dow on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus shattered the stereotypes of "us" and "them."

BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING BRIDGES Theme: Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of “Us” and “Them” February 13, 2005 Introduction: In 1962, George Wallace ran for governor of Alabama on a platform that was blatantly racist. He promised to fight integration to the point of defying federal orders ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Know The Enemy

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 25, 2006

Do you know your enemy

KNOW THE ENEMY I Peter 5:8 Several weeks ago, Hurricane Hugo blew through America - Hugo "Citgo" Chavez! While he was here he had a few remarks concerning our president, going so far as describing him as the Devil himself! The New York Times reported a study about the diminishing belief in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2012

Jesus teaches us how to prepare for battle

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are rewinding our Bible DVR’s a little bit further as we get ready to examine the scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. • Last week Jerry explored the arrest of Jesus, this week we are going to look at how Jesus spent his final moments preparing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pointed In The Right Direction Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010

To be a Christian is to be transformed by the Holy Spirit for our entire lives.

Pointed in the Right Direction: Fundamentals August 1, 2010 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro: How many of you have ever studied the book of Romans – not just read it, but actually dug down deep and worked hard to understand it? If you haven’t, I suggest you need to. This morning as we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 1 - Promises I. Introduction The man who thought he was actually God has been defeated. Pharaoh and his armies have been swallowed in the retreating waters of the Red Sea. This brings to end the 430 years of harsh and brutal treatment of Israelite slaves who had been captive in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry For Revival Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 17, 2007

First in a 7-part series on revival, hoping to spur revival (at the Spirit’s behest, of course).

The Cry For Revival – DO IT AGAIN, LORD! First in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church July 15, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO1: On Monday, August 14, 2006, NASA reported that it had misplaced or lost the original recording ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Worms With Intestinal Fortitude!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on May 29, 2012

the oldest sin, pride, remains our oldest enemy and is not confined nor limited to the unsaved but has crept its way into Christianity even to the precious, once revered, pulpit. It is pride that asks “what about me? It is pride that demands “do somet

WORMS WITH INTESTINAL FORTITUDE! Or Man vs. God ACTS 12:20-24 Introduction: What you just witnessed is a parody on pride. (I entered the sanctuary with "Eye of the Tiger" playing over the sound system, high-fiving a few members hands as I made my way to the pulpit) This is not too far off of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Fruitful And Multiply

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jun 7, 2003

Our Call to fullfill the Great Commision.

Be Fruitful and Multiply Genesis 1:28 – Matthew 28:19 First Adam: And God blessed them, and said to them, “Be fruitful, and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Genesis 1:28 Fallen Man: To the woman He said, “I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing; with pain you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: The Character & Personality Of John

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled.

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled. He was so humble and self-effacing that he only mentioned himself in his gospel account as ‘the disciple ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23, Mark 10:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Games People Play: Twister

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational