Sermons on Cognitive Behavior Therapy:

What's Old - What's New Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a child inside your womb

5/11/08 – Mother’s Day – What’s Old: What’s New Mother’s Day Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Say...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 10, 2010

John writes a wonderful letter to encourage us to walk with God and one another in the light of His word. We will see how important it is to speak truth and live by it.

1 John 1:1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we beheld and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life-- 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Good Is Good Enough

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Running To . . .? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 1 of a 5 part series about Jonah.

The Prodigal Prophet: “Running to . . .?” Jonah 1:1-3 July 19, 2009 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and cry out against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010

We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

9 Traps Of This World Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying God's Commands Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

This is the first message in a series of seven. How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds.

How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Satanic Altars

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

So many satanic altars are raised against a child of God to prevent the fulfiment of the purpose of God in his life, but this altars could be pull down by the power of the Holy Spirit.

PULLING DOWN SATANIC ALTERS Study Text: 1 Kings 13: 1 – 5 1 Kings 13:1-5: And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-5, Exodus 23:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 28, 2012

We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012

When we build our lives upon the only foundation that can be laid, Jesus Christ, rather than on our own designs, we will find true and lasting life that will not be taken away from us.

Who’s got children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews? Well, then you know that every child is different, and what pleases one doesn’t please another. My sister’s older boy, ****, is very cautious and hates to get pushed high on the swings. His brother, ****, is fearless and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping A Heavenly Focus

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2013

An attitude that pleases God will: FOCUS ON THINGS ABOVE, SHED THE OLD WAYS, and PUT ON THE NEW WAYS.

Keeping a Heavenly Focus This lesson will help you understand the importance of keeping a clear focus on your ultimate destination, which is heaven. It also will offer practical help along the lines of removing old, ungodly habits and replacing them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Happiest Of All"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2013

A sermon about being the Church.

Acts 2:42-47 "The Happiest of All" Most of us want a better way of living and working, but most of us don't know what a better way of living and working is. Since tens of thousands of books have been and continue to be written on these issues; there can be no doubt that many, many--way too many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2013

REAL transformation takes place when we focus on Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Our life in Christ should be a joy; it should be a life transforming experience. One of the exciting parts of belonging to Jesus is experiencing the transformation into the image of the one we love and serve! • Each day belonging to Jesus can be and is an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fathers Choice

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 14, 2013

Just as Joshua chose to have his family serve the Lord, dad's must choose how they are going to raise their family.

A Fathers Choice Joshua 24: 14,15 Intro: The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist