Sermons on Commander:

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

November: The Mystery Of The Eleventh (11th) Hour

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Nov 3, 2009

This is in continuation of the revelational series on times and seasons. How scriptural prayer points drew the sudden power of God intervenes in the lives of men.

Anchor Scriptures: • MATTHEW 20:16 – “So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.” • PSALM 102:13 – “Thou shall arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” Say with me before we go into this message, • prayer ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fearless Campaign Week 6 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Nov 6, 2009

The last week of Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign based on his book. This week we let Jesus out of His box. We like the tame and cuddly Jesus but at His transfiguration Jesus shows that He is the ferocious God.

Fearless #6 Fear of God getting out of my box This is our last week in this series that we call “fearless.” We have been trying to take of the bullies of life, those things that cause us to cower in a corner, those things that make us want to take a different path, and those things that just scare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Cost And Consequences Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience” Jonah 1:4-16 Jonah heard God’s call one day. It didn’t sit well with Jonah. This wasn’t what Jonah wanted to hear. The call of God for Jonah was to go over to Nineveh, the great capital city of the Assyrian Empire, a place quite unlike ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

How would you feel if you were clothes shopping at the mall one day and somebody came up to you and said that your shopping trip was on them? You could have anything you wanted in the store and they would pay for it. What would you do? That happened the other day in a Burlington Coat Factory in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Full Baskets Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

Today, we are looking at one of the most beloved events in all of the New Testament—the time when Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and two fish. But despite our familiarity with the account, there are many things we can still learn from it.

This morning we have come to one of the most beloved stories in all of the Bible. Probably most of us have pictures of this event in our mind from children’s story books or Sunday school lessons. On the one hand, it’s good that many of us are very familiar with this event. But on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What About Communion? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

(taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Christ In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2007

Jesus fulfills the Old Testament; this is especially seen on Palm Sunday.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament Zechariah 9:9 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/1/07 As a way to introduce the sermon today we’re going to watch a clip from “The Mouk Story,” which describes how chronological Bible teaching from the Old Testament provided a framework for an explosion of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon discusses the fact that we as Christians are egaged in an ongoing spiritual war with the forces of evil.

Introduction: We as a nation are engaged in a War on Terrorism. Our enemy dealt a serious blow to us on September 11, 2001. Since then we have taken the fight to our enemies but they have not given up. In fact they continue to kill our young men and women serving in Iraq on a daily basis, while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

But It'll Stink!

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

Awaiting the glory of God. Even when all seems lost, there is hope.

BACKGROUND: The Gospel of John was written by John the apostle around the year A.D. 90. He wrote this account in order “to bring people to firm belief in Jesus…and to anchor believers firmly in the faith” (E. E. Elliott, A Study of the New Testament [Newburgh, IN: Trinity Press, 1996], 130). He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Out Of The Pew

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Moses Prayed, God Listened

Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 10, 2007

A look at why God answered Moses’ prayers.

“When Moses Spoke God Listened” Introduction: You probably remember the old financial services company called E.F Hutton. You probably more remember the commercials and their famous slogan, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen”. Maybe you remember the old commercials. The setting of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Student Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 2

THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wanted: Godly Fathers

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Father’s Day sermon that focuses on the idea that we as Christian Father’s have a God given responsibility to our children.

Introduction: Today is Father’s day, the day we set aside to honor our Fathers. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today and celebrate Father’s Day with my own father, which is something I haven’t been able to do for several years. If you will allow me just a moment of personal privilege I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan