Sermons on Cities Of Refuge:

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008

A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 3, 2008

Sermon looks at the unique way the Holy Spirit SHAPES us for ministry - through our gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences. (Acknowledgement - work of Rick Warren in this area)

o In his autobiography Billy Martin, a former New York Yankees baseball team coach, tells the story when he and his friend Mickey Mantle were going hunting o They stopped at a farm where Mickey Mantle happened to know the farmer, asking permission to hunt on his land o The farmer no problem, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Greet The Friends By Name

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008

The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Sermon from Matthew 16 exploring the identity of Jesus

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matthew 16:13-16) Pastor Jeff Williams 11-25-07 A Question Can Change Your Direction In college, I was a member of the “honors student association.” Before you get too impressed, let me assure you that there was nothing honorable about my involvement in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Hope For America's Future

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

Looking at government, politics and elections from a Biblical perspective.

THE BEST HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE 11-2-08 1. A politician died and was met by St. Peter. Peter said, “I was told to offer you something you are very familiar with. You will be allowed to vote for where you will spend eternity; heaven or hell. You will spend a day in each place and then cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Men Wish Women Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary Rosberg

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Ephesians 5:21-22 (The Message translation) 
Dramatic reading. Narrator: An English professor from the University of Phoenix told his class one day: “Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2007

Was Jesus’ birth serendipity? Was there a purpose to His birth. God says that He sent His Son at the right time and for the right purpose.

GALATIANS 4:4-7 THE FULLNESS OF TIME “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word: It's A Beautiful Thing Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007

This sermon helps delve into the key theme of Titus: that the Gospel of Jesus makes a real difference. Specifically in this text, it is the tranforming, lasting, beauty of his word.

God’s Word: It’s a Beautiful Thing They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. . . what is beautiful to you? For Tony Conza, it is a 6” sub. (Short story of the Blimpie Guy) Tony Conza embodies what American Dreams are made of. He started off small, working on Wall Street, but with no ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pretender To The Throne Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010

Satan desires God's throne. Here is how he operates.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE PRETENDER TO THE THRONE” MATTHEW 4:1-11 OPEN I see and read and hear about men, women, teenagers and children from all walks of life that run blindly into this spiritual being we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Comes Again Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

Thinking of the return of the Saviour encourages those who believe.

REVELATION 19:11-16 WHEN JESUS COMES AGAIN “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Omission Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

While we are careful to avoid doing what is wrong, we often neglect doing what is right.

JAMES 4:17 SINS OF OMISSION ”Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” It is one thing to be ignorant of what is expected and to thus offend; it is quite another thing to know what is right and yet fail to do it. We evangelical Christians are familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Christians In A Guilded Age Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.

JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Yes!" Means Yes. "No!" Means No. Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

JAMES 5:12 “YES” MEANS YES; “NO” MEANS NO! “Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” “His word is his bond” was a common saying about people of integrity ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Happens Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist