Sermons on Common Grace:

Identity Theft Prevention

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.

Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Worship In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

What we choose to remember can powerfully affect our attitudes in the now. Sermon discusses how we can use our memory capacity to facilitate heart-felt worship.

Worship in Remembrance (Fifty Days of Consecration #2) Psalm 103:1-18[1] 3-27-05 Intro Your capacity for memory—have you thought about how powerful that gift is—the ability to recall previous experience. It is the way we learn. It keeps us from having to learn the same things over and over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Boundaries - Jesus And The Shock-Collar

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 13, 2006

Uses the analogy of an "invisible fence" to explain Christian boundaries vs. spiritual freedom. Student ministry PowerPoint presentation.

[Boundaries] Slide Graphic – sign: “NO TRESPASSING. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” Slide Text – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Mathew 15:8-9) (Note: I gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Kind Of Firstfruits Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

God allows and trials and purposes in your life, not to destroy you, not to harm you, not even to hurt you, but to strengthen your faith to teach you perseverance an endurance and to help you grow up in Christ in every way.

A Kind of First Fruit James 1:16-18 What I want us to try to do together in the time that we have this morning is unpack these verses that we have read together from James Chapter 1, the verses 16, 17 and 18. The book of James, like all Bible books is not simply a collection of isolates verses ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You The One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006

If you have ever been confused, discouraged or disillusioned with God, Jesus’ encounter with John the Baptist will make a huge difference in your life.

“Are You The One?” Jesus, His Encounters (5) I Am Jesus – Message 33 To a people who didn’t know why things were going so bad in their nation. To a people who wondered why everything seemed to be falling a part all around them. To a people who were not experiencing the life they had expected. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Holiness

Wrapping Up Loosed Ends Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Our text from the second half of Acts 1 tells about an important prayer meeting. As it turns out it is a history-making prayer meeting. But there is a chilling ABSENCE at this meeting. Why did the talented, priveledged Judas disqualify himself. The proc

Wrapping Up Lose Ends Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:12-26[1] 12-4-05 Intro We will begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Crimes & Misdemeanors.” To cover sins of adultery and extortion, Judah Rosenthal has had his mistress murdered. In this scene he sits down beside Cliff Stern, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Charismatic

My Life As A Owner (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Reading from God’s word, 1 Kings 17:17-24 Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Beauty Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Feb 12, 2007

What is true beauty? Who has it? How do you get it? Everyone was designed by God to be extraordinarily beautiful. Student ministry powerpoint format.

This material was originally presented to a high school audience in PowerPoint format. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint files, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [Relationships – Beauty] Slide Graphic – drawing of beautiful woman – Leonardo Da ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Peter 3:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 8, 2009

God wants your life, not your leftovers.

Bringing Your Best to God Malachi Rev. Brian Bill 3/8/09 Beth was out of town for a few days this week. Our girls did a great job filling in while their mom was gone but I didn’t do so well on the meal deal. I caught a break on Sunday after “Pizza with the Pastors” when I was able to take some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crown Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2009

Dynamically interesting content! Summary of the period of the kings, w/ a special contrast of Saul, David, and Solomon. Wonderful visuals enhance a very helpful outline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Crown I Samuel 8 2 part sermon on Saul and David during the times of the Kings. Both parts are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Crown.html Pt.1-Saul Israel decided they wanted to be a monarchy, not a theocracy. They wanted a king, not to be led by God. They wanted a visible leader. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living A No Regrets Life Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2009

The final week of the One Month To Live Series

Living A No Regrets Life One Month To Live (week 7) QUESTION – does anyone here like to watch movies? DO – you have a top ten list? you have an all time favorite? NOW – my all time favorite movie came out in 1995 it was produced and directed by Mel Gibson who also starred in the title role. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

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

Deep Stew Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

a study of chapter 11 verse 1 through verse 8

Ezekiel 11: 1 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 1 “ 1 Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the East Gate of the LORD’s house, which faces eastward; and there at the door of the gate were twenty-five men, among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azzur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel