Sermons on Clues:

My Dilemma

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2008

Key Verse Mt 27:22 -- 1 What Will I Do With Jesus? -- 2. What Can I do With Jesus -- 3. What Must I Do With Jesus

- A dilemma is a problem offering two solutions or possibilities, of which neither is comfortable - Like choosing between cake and salad - Exercise & Sleep - Work & Play ❶ What Will I Do With Jesus? - It All has To Do With Where I Am Looking The spider monkey lives in the trees of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

What and Where is Your Treasure

Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:44-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical? Really?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2009

Someone suggested that we return to radical Christianity. I’m for it but are we up to the demands?

There is a group on one of the social networks that was issuing a call to return to radical Christianity. I love the concept and joined the group but I wanted to feel out how they defined radical and if they were really up to radical Christianity thus I posted this in the group’s discussion ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Seem So Distant? Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

Sometimes finding God can be so difficult, and He seems so far away, but in reality, He’s around us all the time. There are some things however that can seem confusing at times

Opener Activity: Clap This game is a variation of the old faithful "Hot/Cold" game. One person is chosen to be "it" and asked to leave the room so they can’t hear or see what is going on in the room. Take about 1 minute and pick an action as a group for "it" to do when he/she returns. (A Jumping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maximum Participation Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Ministry that Matters must have maximum participation by the people of faith. Maximum participation that is intentional, interdependent, intergenerational, and inspirational.

Sunday, September 28, 2008 Head Start Sunday 40th Anniversary of Head Start Program Maximum Participation Nehemiah 3: 1 – 5 God has blessed us to witness a faith community’s commitment to early childhood education. For 40 years Union Baptist Church with dutiful and diligent ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Family Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Liberalism Vs Legalism

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Feb 27, 2007

Many want to clean the outside of the believer, when the inside is what Jesus put the most emphasis on. I call it visual sins.

Liberalism VS Legalism Two of the Deadliest Sins A Church received a resume for a Pastor’s position. While reading up on his history they noticed that he had a record. He had been arrested, his doctrine was considered very controversial and on occasions he was run out of town. Fights erupted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Day Footrace

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

An Easter Message.

FIRST DAY FOOTRACE John 20:1-10 INTRO: Let me tell you a riddle. It concerns a footrace between two individuals. The one who arrived first at the finish line lost the race. The one who arrived last won the race but failed to capture the prize. The one who lost the race captured the prize (REPEAT ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Preached at Academy Christmas Program

“THE GIFT OF FAITH” PBCA Christmas Program December 12, 2006 Thank you students, what a wonderful job! It’s true the real gift of Christmas is the gift of faith. Yet, it’s so sad that with all the lights, glitter and extravaganza that wraps up the countless other ’gifts’ of the season our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elder Ordination Address Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009

A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on May 24, 2015

The Holy Spirit comes through both invitation and preparation.

THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Acts 2:1-4 (Scriptures are from the God's Word translation) Pentecost Sunday is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles & in the life of the Church. • But what we need to remember is that it didn’t just happen! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

In What Do You Trust

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jul 4, 2015

The fruits that trust in God in Christ brings.

Psalm 146 Mark 5.21-43 What do you trust in these days? Well, if last Tuesday is to be believed, not our clocks. For, at midnight of that day, a second was added to global time. Not surprising, as we tend to trust all sorts of dodgy fonts of wisdom. We look things up on Wikipedia without knows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus Again Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 18, 2013

To Grow in Christ is to love him. We sometimes take Him for granted. Just like in a marriage, partners need to fall in love again.

Falling in Love with Jesus Again part 3 Col 1:21ff The great historian Kenneth Scott Latourette said this—listen to this quote: “Jesus has had more effect on the history of mankind than any other of His race who ever existed.” That’s not a Baptist preacher speaking that. To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ